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New Zealand Customs duty-free concessions for people arriving with goods
Sources checked
- 01Identify the category
Check the individual concessions for wine or beer, spirits, tobacco and other goods. Source 1
- 02Check age and purpose
Alcohol and tobacco concessions begin at 17. The alcohol concession covers personal goods and gifts. Source 1
- 03Keep individual allowances separate
Travellers cannot pool the NZD 700 concession. Source 1
- 04Declare excess
Use the New Zealand Traveller Declaration for excess tobacco and check what charges apply. Source 1
Check the goods category, the traveller’s eligibility and any excess to declare.
New Zealand Customs duty-free concessions for people arriving with goods
Limits are per eligible traveller. These are duty and tax concessions for accompanied goods. Personal goods and gifts are subject to other import and declaration requirements where applicable.
| Source | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Other qualifying goods | NZD 700 per traveller | Travellers cannot pool allowances | Source 1 |
| Wine or beer | 4.5 litres | Separate from spirits and liqueur concession | Source 1 |
| Spirits or liqueur | Three containers | Each container must hold no more than 1.125 litres | Source 1 |
| Cigarettes | 50 cigarettes | Alternative tobacco allowance | Source 1 |
| Cigars or tobacco products | 50 grams | Alternative tobacco allowance | Source 1 |
| Mixed tobacco | 50 grams | Customs lists a mixed-products allowance | Source 1 |
| Alcohol and tobacco | Age 17 or older | Domestic purchase minimum is 18 | Source 1 |