Let Taurus Logistics take care of your car shipping, providing you stress-free auto importing to New Zealand.
We send vehicles to all major New Zealand Ports from anywhere in the world, if you want it shipped to a different port then we can also arrange that.
Is it worth shipping my car to New Zealand?
From our experience if you have sentimental attachment or your vehicle is worth over $5000 NZD, it's worth looking into.
It pays to ensure your vehicle meets the NZ compliance standards; if not, then it's not worth importing your vehicle to New Zealand, unless its for off road use.
There are no restrictions on vehicle importing, anyone can import a vehicle for off-road use or in a car collection. If you want to use your vehicle on-road it is your responsibility to ensure you meet all requirements.
Information on sending your car to New Zealand
Check that your vehicle meets frontal impact and safety compliance standards for New Zealand, although most modern vehicles and motorhomes will comply with the New Zealand standards many cars from the 1980-1990's may not comply. You can view a list of approved vehicles at the New Zealand Transport Agency, older ‘classic cars’ are exempt.
For entry the chassis will either require an approval chassis/vin plate or you'll require a manufacturers letter.
Paying GST on Imported Vehicles
GST is payable at 12.5% on the landed value which is the cost of the vehicle plus Insurance & Freight, otherwise known as the CIF price. You may be exempt from GST, so please read below section
Criteria for GST Exemption on imported cars
Depending on your imigration status you may be eligable for GST exemption on importng your car. We apply to New Zealand Customs on your behalf, and Customs review on a case by case basis. In general if you meet below criteria you will be sucessful in exemption.
- Be a first time immigrant or returning New Zealand citizen that has been out of the country for over 21 months.
- Be prepared to sign a deed where you agree not to sell the vehicle for 2 years.
- The vehicle must have been used and owned for 12 months.
