DrWatson 375 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 Morning All, So, I want to order a relatively pricey piece of 'quipment online. It's coming from Europe, and I can get it shipped here (NZ) incl. shipping for some 30% less than the local price. Of course there'll be 15%GST and 5%duty on top of that, I presume. What's the deal though? HOw's the customs process work? Do I just plug in a shipping address and then at the border customs call and say, "Hey buddy, you gotta pay xxx"? It's a potential 1700 saving... so I'm certainly looking into it... R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NZTiger 17 Posted September 23, 2022 Share Posted September 23, 2022 The freight forwarder/shipping agent will get in touch with you prior to the shipment arriving in New Zealand. You'll need to apply for a customs number (not an onerous task) and then provide some identification details to customs. You'll need to pay GST and any duty (via credit card is the best way). This link should help you get the gist of it. https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal/send-and-receive-items/receive-items-from-overseas/ It's not particularly arduous and can be completed in it's entirety from behind the comfort of your keyboard. (Not an expert but have done the process myself) Cheers, Justin 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Island Time 1,235 Posted September 26, 2022 Share Posted September 26, 2022 Not just gst and duty, also clearance fees etc - allow a few hundy for that too. It mounts up pretty quickly.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DrWatson 375 Posted October 3, 2022 Author Share Posted October 3, 2022 Thanks Guys, Not too onerous, by the looks of it. Now just to figure out if the EU company are trustworthy. R Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 960 Posted October 5, 2022 Share Posted October 5, 2022 There is a calculator on customs website that will give you an accurate and enforceable quote Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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