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Shipping parcels from China to New Zealand: what taxes apply at NZD 1,000 or less?

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Ordinary commercial goods of NZD 1,000 or less, excluding alcohol and tobacco: no duty or GST collected at the border; a seller or platform registered or required to register handles 15% GST at sale. Levies depend on the channel.

Applies to
Online-purchase parcels (postal or courier) sent from China to individuals in New Zealand.
Use these rates to work out one order's landed cost →

What the details cover

  1. Rules at a glance
  2. What you can do yourself
  3. When to use a licensed professional
  4. Check before you pay, and warning signs
  5. Unknowns
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