Thread: Customs brokerage

Hi

I have a firearm from Australia sitting in Christchurch come via air nz cargo.

I have the approved import permit.

How do I get it custom cleared? Any advice appreciated

Cheers

Customs agent

Customs agent is the easy way. You need to contact them and supply the info they need. Then pay their fees which will include Customs charges.
You can also arrange it yourself. If you don't already hold a Customs Client Code you can apply to obtain one and Customs will clear on your behalf as effectively you are your own broker. That way you pay Customs charges but nothing to a Customs Agent. Then when you go to collect Air New Zealand also has a fee payable.

I never import firearms but I have imported a few machineries from around the globe
Customs can randomly appoint a broker or customs agent for you if you ask for it when they call you,
or you could use your own broker or google one.

Customs will send you a letter with a case number
and your agent or broker will need that case number and they will handle it for you
From memory, my broker fee was $500+gst each time.

Originally Posted by Snap 4T

I never import firearms but I have imported a few machineries from around the globe
Customs can randomly appoint a broker or customs agent for you if you ask for it when they call you,
or you could use your own broker or google one.

Customs will send you a letter with a case number
and your agent or broker will need that case number and they will handle it for you
From memory, my broker fee was $500+gst each time.

Snap,
Did your fees include GST as well ? If GST is payabale Customs includes this in their charges.

Originally Posted by 30.06king

Snap,
Did your fees include GST as well ? If GST is payabale Customs includes this in their charges.

My broker fee was separate from custom charges (bio sec, fumigation, xray, etc..etc.)
then + GST for all of them at the end.

There was 1 time, I was late pay by 1 day and I thought it was Sunday so what's the rush,
and I got fined for $600. Ggggrrrr.......

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

Hi

I have a firearm from Australia sitting in Christchurch come via air nz cargo.

I have the approved import permit.

How do I get it custom cleared? Any advice appreciated

Cheers

Try Anglo Pacific or Gateway cargo. Both are Chch and handle customs clearance everyday. We use Gateway for anything via NZ Cargo at my work but Anglo are excellent as well.

FYI if the value of any imported goods - firearms or otherwise - is above $1000, then an agent is required. If the value is below $1000, then you just need the permit to import and can contact customs yourself.

Originally Posted by -BW-

FYI if the value of any imported goods - firearms or otherwise - is above $1000, then an agent is required. If the value is below $1000, then you just need the permit to import and can contact customs yourself.

I have recently imported rifles more than NZD $1000.00 in value. Using my Customs Client Code I cleared through Customs myself, paying gst plus their charges / fees. I still think using a Customs agent is easier but some costs can be saved by doing it yourself. If you don't havs much spare time the Customs agent is a good option.

Originally Posted by -BW-

FYI if the value of any imported goods - firearms or otherwise - is above $1000, then an agent is required. If the value is below $1000, then you just need the permit to import and can contact customs yourself.

The transaction is under $1000. I can't see a way to contact customs, any tips? Will get a quote from an agent also

Originally Posted by PerazziSC3

The transaction is under $1000. I can't see a way to contact customs, any tips? Will get a quote from an agent also

Does this help

For general Customs enquiries:

0800 428 786 - toll free number for NZ-based callers
1800 301 861 - toll free number for Australia-based callers
+64 9 886 4651 - for international callers
Complete the Enquiry Form below.

The National Contact Centre is open Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm (excluding public holidays).

Receive items from overseas

U must have another rifle over there for your sambar hunting?

You need a Customs Client number (individual)

Google form NZCS 224-A

It’s good forever.

B