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You shouldn't pay GST upon entry into NZ if you buy it in the states and bring it in as second hand. Reason being you would have already been taxed on it over there.
Rifle I bought in was exempt...

I found it easier to go and see customs in person rather than talking to someone over the phone to get all the paperwork sorted. They were really helpful and it wasn't difficult at all. Just make...

I have done this recently. Not from the US but from the UK.
You will get charged GST based on the sale price in the US converted to NZ dollars plus a customs fee. There will also be a freight...