Quick Answer
Cheapest option
EMS
$28.5/kg
3-7 days
Fastest option
EMS
3-7 days
$28.5/kg
Duty-free under
$700
VAT / Sales Tax: 15%
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Data as of April 2026
Phone / documents (0.5 kg)
$21.37
EMS
3-7 d
Clothing 2kg
$41.33
EMS
Box 5kg
$71.26
EMS
Heavy 10kg
$119.72
EMS
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EMS Express
★ 2.5(340)Delivery Time
3–7 days
Estimated Price
$28.5
Rates are estimates based on published tariffs. Actual rates may vary depending on account type, surcharges, fuel adjustments, and package dimensions. Contact carriers directly for exact quotes.
Estimated arrival
May 20 — 26, 2026
Business days only (excludes weekends and holidays)
Rates aggregated from public carrier data, updated weekly. How we collect data
Below de minimis threshold, no duty!: $700 USD
| Carrier | Included | Premium | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | Yes ($100) | 2.5% | Basic coverage included. Extended up to $50,000 |
| FedEx | Yes ($100) | 2.8% | Declared value coverage. Max $50,000 per package |
| UPS | Yes ($100) | 2.7% | Declared value. Max $50,000. High-value surcharge above $5,000 |
| EMS | Yes ($50) | — | Basic SDR-based compensation only. No premium option |
| USPS | Yes ($5) | 3% | Priority Mail Express includes $100. Extra insurance up to $5,000 |
| Royal Mail | Yes ($50) | 2.5% | Consequential loss cover. Max £2,500 for international |
| Aramex | No | 3% | Optional insurance. Covers damage and loss |
| SF Express | Yes ($30) | 2% | Basic coverage included for declared value |
| DPD | Yes ($520) | — | Standard liability €520. No premium insurance option |
| Japan Post | Yes ($200) | — | Registered mail includes coverage up to 200 SDR |
| Carrier | Previous | Current | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMSEMS Express | $28.22 | $28.5 | +1% |
Compared to rates from 30 days ago
Indicative rates for common product categories
| Category | HS Code | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | HS 85 | 0-5% |
| Clothing | HS 61-62 | 5-10% |
| Footwear | HS 64 | 5-10% |
| Food products | HS 01-24 | 0-5% |
| Machinery | HS 84 | 0-5% |
| Cosmetics | HS 33 | 5% |
| Books | HS 49 | 0% |
| Toys | HS 95 | 5% |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on HS code. Use the calculator below for your specific item.
New Zealand Customs Service uses CusMod (Customs Modernisation) and JBMS (Joint Border Management System). Trade Single Window for electronic processing. Low duties reflect open trade policy. CPTPP, RCEP, CER with Australia.
Highly efficient. High de minimis (NZ$1000) means most personal imports are duty-free. GST collected on all imported goods via offshore supplier registration. Express couriers same-day. Strict biosecurity inspections for food, wood, plant materials.
Where to obtain documents
Certificate of origin: CER certificate for Australia-NZ trade. CPTPP and RCEP certificates. AANZFTA for ASEAN. New Zealand Chambers of Commerce issue certificates. Self-certification under modern FTAs. Import licenses: MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) for biosecurity, extremely strict. Medsafe for pharmaceuticals. EPA for hazardous substances. NZ has some of the strictest biosecurity rules globally due to unique ecosystem.
Limited direct trade data between TL and NZ. Most shipping routes go via major logistics hubs in Europe, UAE, or Singapore.
Key imports into NZ: Vehicles, machinery, petroleum, electronics, aircraft, plastics, pharmaceuticals, clothing. Key exports from TL: Various goods. New Zealand charges 15% GST on imports. Customs duty applies on goods over NZD 1,000. Like Australia, NZ has very strict biosecurity - all food, plant, and animal products must be declared and may be inspected. NZ Post handles most postal deliveries. CourierPost is the express arm.
Based on shipper reports, delivery from TL to NZ takes 7-21 days depending on the service. Express couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) offer faster delivery in 3-7 days. Accurate customs declarations are recommended to speed up the process.