Thread: Importing a Rifle. What does it cost.

Originally Posted by Wollywog

Hoping someone with importing experience can share some knowledge.

I am interested in importing a rifle (A cat) from the US, I have a basic grasp of the costs involved at the US end but am not sure what costs to expect at the NZ end.

Of course I understand that I will need a export permit, international friendly seller or freight forwarder at the US end. And a import permit at the NZ end.

Does anyone know what tax’s and duties I will be charged at the new Zealand end once it arrives?

On the customs website customs duty on firearms is listed as being 0%. However I assume I will still be charged 15% GST on the value of the firearm and shipping, and probably a couple hundred dollars of biosecurity fees, admin fees and any other fee customs can dream up.

Is anyone who has imported firearms able to advise what costs I would incur at the NZ end (and any other details about the process in general)?

I am looking at a $2000USD rifle.


Thanks in advance.

I'm not helpful on the importing thing other than I know once you have all the required paperwork the only worry is that it gets to you safely.

If you can get it in for less than 4.5-5k NZ on a 2kUS firearm you will be getting it cheaper than what a retailer would sell it to you for, even if they did a bulk order.

Make sure you wait a bit to see what the dollar does after the election.
Talk is the Oz dollar will be on Par with the US again by Xmas which means ours will/should be better as well.
Let us know how you get on.

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