Thread: Importing a Rifle. What does it cost.

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.