CAR SHIPPING TO NEW ZEALAND – COSTS ON ARRIVAL
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- Port and container unpacking charges (NZ$800–900) – payable to the clearance agent if the container is moved away from the port for unpacking at a private warehouse facility
- Quarantine inspection (NZ$150–200) – payable to the MAF/Biosecurity NZ
- Customs fees and border check (NZ$100–150) – payable to the NZ Customs Service
- Customs clearance (if carried out by an agent) (NZ$300–400) – payable to the clearance agent,
- Cleaning fees if ordered by the MAF officer (NZ$200–300) – payable to the cleaning contractor
- Statement of compliance / VIN decoding / emission statement (not normally required) (NZ$500–1000) – payable to the car manufacturer's New Zealand office / agent
- Vehicle check and inspection (NZ$500–600) – payable to the appropriate entry certifier
- Registration (approximately NZ$400–600) – payable to the motor registration centre
- Driving insurance (variable) – payable to a local insurance broker.
Further information, including a more detailed guide to prices along with useful website and contact addresses, can be found in the New Zealand Info Pack (PDF).
