Key facts
- Currency
- New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 15%
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
New Zealand charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%. New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD).
Currency and customs tariff
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD).
Import VAT and other taxes in New Zealand
New Zealand charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for New Zealand, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does New Zealand use for customs?
New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD).
What is the VAT rate on imports into New Zealand?
New Zealand charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for New Zealand come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.