What is the age restriction on imported cars in New Zealand?

Vehicles should not be older than 25 years in order for them to be imported in New Zealand.

Do I need a license from the government to import cars in New Zealand

No. There is no requirement for a license by the government. However, you need to obtain an import approval for both the importation of the automobile and the supply of the automobile within the New Zealand market.

How much car import tax must I pay when importing a vehicle from Japan to New Zealand?

Taxes and duties applied depend upon the country of origin. If the vehicle originates from a country with a free trade agreement with New Zealand, such as Japan, then only a 10% tax is charged.

Can I import a Japanese car to New Zealand?

Japanese cars can be imported in New Zealand through its seaports.

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Regulación de Importación

Restricción por año

Sin Restricción

Puerto de envío

Auckland

Tiempo de envío

3 to 4 weeks

(can vary)

Inspección previa al envío

Yes

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Age Restriction

There is no age restriction for car import in New Zealand.

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

You can import right-hand drive vehicles into the country

There are restrictions on the import of left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles, and left-hand drive vehicles (LHD) are converted to right-hand drive vehicles before registering and driving on the road in New Zealand.

Inspection

Before importing a vehicle into New Zealand from Japan, JEVIC and Quarantine inspection (MAF Biosecurity) must be done in Japan.

Moreover, all the used vehicles from Japan need to pass through Biosecurity clearance as they might contain several biosecurity contaminants, including high-risk pest species such as the Lymantria diaper (Asian gypsy moth). This is done to determine the type and degree of slippage.

Road Worthiness Check

The vehicles must undergo compliance checks before they can be driven on New Zealand roads. Keep in mind that if your vehicle has chassis damage, it will fail the compliance check, and you will have to pay a massive amount in repair costs.

Import Duties and Taxes on Used Cars in New Zealand

Generically, no tariff duty is applied on automobiles, and they are only subjected to a 15% sales tax.

Documents Required for Import of Vehicle in New Zealand

Original commercial invoice
Original certificate of registration and title
Bill of lading (BL)
Original invoice
ID card/passport copy
Vehicle license document or insurance certificate
New Zealand Customs Client Code Application.

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