# New Zealand: import VAT

> New Zealand charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 15%. New Zealand uses the New Zealand dollar (NZD).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/new-zealand
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 15%
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## 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.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/new-zealand.json