Sourcing from India to New Zealand, done properly.
New Zealand’s Indian community has grown significantly in recent years, and demand for genuine Indian products — from festival items to everyday wellness brands — keeps pace with it. We source from Amazon India, Flipkart, Meesho and beyond, and ship to Auckland, Wellington, or anywhere else in New Zealand.
Customs & duties to New Zealand
Threshold: NZD 1,000 (duty); 15% GST always applies
Goods valued at or below NZD 1,000 generally face no customs duty. 15% GST applies to all imports and is often collected at the point of sale for lower-value orders. From 1 April 2026, a new per-parcel Customs levy of NZD 2.21 plus GST applies to consignments NZD 1,000 or under.
Quotes shown in NZD where possible.
Full customs guide →Couriers & timelines
- DHL
- FedEx
We’ll confirm realistic processing time at the quote stage based on your order’s size, value, and the courier option chosen.
Shipping policy →What needs care shipping to New Zealand.
New Zealand has some of the strictest biosecurity rules globally, particularly for food, plant-based, and wood-based items — this matters more here than in most other destinations on our list. We check this carefully at the quote stage for relevant categories like spices, food, and certain handicrafts.
What buyers in New Zealand source most.
Why DS Corp vs. the alternative.
New Zealand’s biosecurity regime is a genuinely distinct risk most generic “ship from India” content doesn’t address.
| Ordering Direct / Other Agents | With DS Corp | |
|---|---|---|
| Biosecurity awareness | Generic agents may not flag food, plant, or wood-based restrictions before shipping | We check biosecurity-sensitive categories at the quote stage, before you pay |
| Threshold clarity | Easy to confuse NZ’s $1,000 threshold with the lower US/UK/EU figures | We give NZ-specific guidance, not a generic global answer |
| New levy awareness | Many sites haven’t updated for the April 2026 parcel levy yet | We factor in the current NZD $2.21 + GST levy in your quote |
Sourcing to New Zealand — FAQ
What is the duty-free threshold for shipping to New Zealand?
New Zealand applies a NZD $1,000 threshold — goods valued at or below this generally face no customs duty, though 15% GST still applies and is often collected at the point of sale.
Is there a new charge on parcels to New Zealand?
Yes — from 1 April 2026, New Zealand introduced a small Customs levy of NZD $2.21 plus GST on low-value consignments (NZD $1,000 or under).
Why are New Zealand’s import rules stricter for food and plant items?
New Zealand has some of the world’s strictest biosecurity rules to protect its unique ecosystem. Food, plant-based, and wood-based items face extra scrutiny regardless of value.
Do I pay GST even if my order is under NZD $1,000?
Generally yes — the $1,000 threshold relates to customs duty, not GST. GST at 15% typically still applies and may be collected at checkout or on arrival.
Are there products you can’t ship to New Zealand?
Certain food, plant, and wood-based items face biosecurity restrictions regardless of value. We check this at the quote stage.
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