Government Department

New Zealand Customs Service

Te Mana Ārai o Aotearoa

Trade & Border

What this regulator covers

Importing goods for sale, exporting goods, carrying goods across the border, customs brokerage, tariff classification queries.

When to contact this regulator

  • Importing goods
  • Exporting goods
  • Border crossing
  • Tariff classification

Escalation

If you are unsatisfied with a decision from this regulator, escalation paths typically run through the Ombudsman (process complaints) or the relevant Court/Tribunal (substantive decisions). Check the regulator's official website for specific review and appeal procedures.

Contact details

Contact details verified from official govt.nz pages, May 2026. Details change — always confirm with the regulator's own website before submitting applications or making payments.