Sending a parcel to New Zealand
Prices, delivery times, customs rules and the best carriers for shipping a parcel to New Zealand. Independent comparison updated 2026.
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Summary
At a glance
A parcel to New Zealand arrives in 12–18 days (standard) or 5–8 days (express). The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from 1000 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
Quick facts
Sending a parcel to New Zealand
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Summary
A parcel to New Zealand arrives in 12–18 days (standard) or 5–8 days (express). The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 0 €, customs duty from 1000 €. Best carriers: dhl-express, fedex, ups.
- Region
- oceania
- EU
- No
- Currency
- NZD
- Standard delivery
- 12–18 days
- Express delivery
- 5–8 days
- Customs duty from
- 1000 €
- VAT
- from 0 €
- CN23 required
- Yes
Carrier comparison
Carriers for New Zealand
Parcel 10 kg to New Zealand: standard 115 € · express 210 €. Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list.
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DHL Expresscarrier- Typical transit time
- 5–8 days express
- Price · 10 kg
- 210 € over the 70 kg limit
Fastest for non-EU destinations · Network across 220 countries and territories
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FedExcarrier- Typical transit time
- 12–18 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 115 € over the 68 kg limit
Strong USA and Asia network · Fast intercontinental delivery (2–4 days)
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UPScarrier- Typical transit time
- 12–18 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 115 € over the 70 kg limit
Worldwide coverage in 220+ countries · UPS Saver express service (1–3 days outside EU)
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Česká poštacarrier- Typical transit time
- 12–18 days standard
- Price · 10 kg
- 115 € over the 30 kg limit
Pokrývá celý svět · Nejlevnější pro zásilky nad 2 kg mimo EU
No carrier in this overview offers this handover option.
Price by weight
Price by weight
Price curve for a parcel to New Zealand
Values are averages of the cheapest standard and fastest express service. Actual price depends on the carrier.
Prices by weight
Indicative prices and delivery time
| Weight | Standard shipping — balanced choice. Parcel typically arrives in 2–5 business days. Includes tracking. | Express shipping — priority handling and delivery in 1–2 business days. Surcharge is typically 50–150 % over standard. |
|---|---|---|
| 2 kg | 42 € | 90 € |
| 5 kg | 68 € | 135 € |
| 10 kg | 115 € | 210 € |
| 20 kg | 195 € | 340 € |
Prices are indicative, the actual amount depends on the carrier, exchange rate and seasonal surcharges. See the carrier comparison table below for exact numbers.
Customs
New Zealand has even stricter biosecurity than Australia. GST of 15% applies from the first euro. Customs duty only above 1,000 NZD (~550 EUR). All shipments are screened by MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) for organic materials. Prohibited: everything that could pose a biological threat to New Zealand's unique island ecosystem — seeds, wood (including processed), leather, wool, food, plants, insects, cosmetics with natural ingredients.
Required documents
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- Commercial invoice
- CN22 is a simplified customs declaration for parcels up to 2 kg and €270 in value. Completed at the post office or generated by the carrier. Without CN22, the parcel may be held at customs.
- CN23 is a full customs declaration for parcels over 2 kg or above €270. You must list each item's description, quantity, weight and customs value. Issued at the post office or generated by the carrier.
- MPI declaration for organic materials
Prohibited items
These items cannot be shipped to New Zealand.
- Weapons and ammunition
- Drugs and controlled substances
- Seeds
- Wood (including processed)
- Wool
- Leather and leather products
- Food
- Used footwear and sports equipment
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Data accuracy
Indicative information — verify at source
Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of New Zealand.
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Frequently asked questions
Mohu poslat kamarádovi na NZ jerky nebo kávu?
Jerky (sušené maso) zcela zakázané — riziko slintavky a kulhavky. Káva zabalená a komerční zpracovaná je obvykle OK, ale musí být v originálním obalu s popisem. Doporučení: nepřiklád 'aj potravinové dárky k jiné zásilce, protože při kontrole MPI zkomplikují celý balík. Pokud to musí být, deklaruj je samostatně a doporučuji jen balené, zpracované, komerčně vyrobené.
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