Oregonkiwi
13th October 2007, 06:42 AM
http://www.immigration.govt.nz/migrant/general/generalinformation/news/customs.htm
The rules around the duty-free entry of household goods will change from 15 November. People who hold long-term temporary visas (such as long-term business and work to residence visas) will not have to pay any Customs duty on their baggage and effects, including ships, aircraft, motor vehicles, and household effects.
The full list of people who do not have to pay Customs duty on their baggage and effects, including ships, aircraft, motor vehicles, and household effects includes people who hold:
* a New Zealand passport
* an Australian passport
* a current New Zealand residence visa or permit, or current returning resident’s visa or permit
* a current permanent residence visa (including a resident return visa) issued by the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia
* a current work visa or work permit that was issued for a minimum of 12 months
* a current work visa or work permit, issued under the Long Term Business Visa policy, that was issued for a minimum of 9 months
* a current visitor’s visa or permit that was issued for a minimum of 3 years.
For more information go to the New Zealand Customs website.
http://www.customs.govt.nz/default.htm
The rules around the duty-free entry of household goods will change from 15 November. People who hold long-term temporary visas (such as long-term business and work to residence visas) will not have to pay any Customs duty on their baggage and effects, including ships, aircraft, motor vehicles, and household effects.
The full list of people who do not have to pay Customs duty on their baggage and effects, including ships, aircraft, motor vehicles, and household effects includes people who hold:
* a New Zealand passport
* an Australian passport
* a current New Zealand residence visa or permit, or current returning resident’s visa or permit
* a current permanent residence visa (including a resident return visa) issued by the Government of the Commonwealth of Australia
* a current work visa or work permit that was issued for a minimum of 12 months
* a current work visa or work permit, issued under the Long Term Business Visa policy, that was issued for a minimum of 9 months
* a current visitor’s visa or permit that was issued for a minimum of 3 years.
For more information go to the New Zealand Customs website.
http://www.customs.govt.nz/default.htm