Can I send tobacco to New Zealand?

Can I send tobacco to New Zealand?

You cannot receive any cigarettes, pipe tobacco, hand rolling tobacco, tobacco leaf or refuse that are sent as gifts to New Zealand. Only approved permit holders are allowed to send these products.

Are cigars illegal in NZ?

New Zealand requires a minimum age of 18 years to purchase any tobacco-products; we adhere to this law and ask for you to provide proof of your age before shipping any tobacco-related products.

Can you get cigars through customs?

You are permitted to bring 100 cigars or 200 cigarettes (one carton) into the US duty free, or one roll (“stock”) of snuff into the US duty free. You may import furniture, dishes, linens, libraries, artwork and similar household furnishings for your personal use free of duty.

Can I send cigars in the mail?

Cigars are allowed to be mailed domestically and internationally (unless there are restrictions in the destination country regarding cigars). Sending tobacco products to an APO/FPO/DPO where tobacco is allowed. Between business and regulatory agencies – an eligibility letter and return receipt are required.

What can you not send to New Zealand?

Prohibited items

• plants, plant materials, and seeds.
• food.
• animal products.
• straw and rattan items.
• wooden items and products.
• live animals.
• endangered species.

Is Shisha illegal in New Zealand?

Shisha pipes are also banned and can no longer be used in outdoor dining areas under the policy, Knight said. “We are advising shisha restaurants that this is Auckland Council’s start to working with the Government ruling to make New Zealand smokefree.”

Can you send tobacco as a gift?

Cigarettes and smokeless tobacco are restricted items and can only be mailed in limited circumstances. Cigars may be mailed domestically. Customers are advised to review the Cigarettes, Cigars, and Tobacco Definitions and Mailability.

Is it illegal to ship cigars?

How do you ship cigars overseas?

Fill one Ziploc bag with the cigars you’re including in your CARE package. Take your second Ziploc bag and cut a few small holes in it. Insert a damp sponge or paper towel inside this second Ziploc bag that’s been perforated and seal it. Use distilled water only to insure the cigars will not mold.

Do you have to claim cigars at Customs?

These products are usually marked “Tax Exempt. This exemption includes not more than 200 cigarettes and 100 cigars: If the resident declares 400 previously exported cigarettes and proves American Goods Returning (AGR), the resident would be permitted or allowed to bring back his AGR exempt from Customs duty.

How do you import cigars?

Anyone importing tobacco products for anything other than personal use must be in possession of a permit from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. Note that you can import cigarettes and cigars over the personal use limit that may still intended for personal use, but you must obtain the permit.

Do you have to pay New Zealand Customs for cigars?

Should you be contemplating Importing Cigars from overseas countries the following example is an indication of revenue you will pay the NZ Customs Service. You will also receive a notification from New Zealand Post in the mail and you will need to do your own Customs Clearance or appoint a Customs Broker.

Do you need a permit to import tobacco in New Zealand?

No. A permit is not required to import cigars, cigarillos, water-pipe tobacco, chewing tobacco, snuff and snus. Why has New Zealand changed the rules?

Can you bring an item into New Zealand?

The officer makes the final decision about whether your item is allowed into New Zealand. If you’re in any doubt, our advice is to leave risk items at home or not post them. The information in this tool (‘Check if you can bring or send an item to NZ’) is guidance only.

What do you need to know about New Zealand Customs?

There are biosecurity and customs rules around what you can and cannot bring into New Zealand. Check the NZ Customs Service website for updates during COVID-19. Check the New Zealand Customs website: