Thread: Scope from Australia to NZ

Originally Posted by kiwijames

Hey all. My wife is going to Australia soon and I would like for her to bring a scope back for me. She can bring it back in her luggage.I've had a ferret around but couldn't find anything recent on the topic relating to this. Do I need an export permit from Aus to NZ. I believe I don't need an import permit but I'd be keen to know for certain. I can have the scope sent to an Aussie address for her to pick up (sister-in-law). I think I read someone on her even was able to claim back the GST? I'd probably pay online or over the phone with a CC.
Thanks. James

Permit required especially anything remotely tacticool.

Download this TRS app.



Tourist Refund Scheme. No paperwork to fill out. Can be done prior to going to the airport
Generates a QR code for claiming Strine GST back. Item needs to be sighted by Customs at the Airport prior to departure.
There’s a counter at each major airport.
De-risks it being seized, bags are scanned outbound.

Might have to pay NZ GST on arrival tho….but better than being bent over if it’s a Nightforce.

B