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🇳🇿 Moving to New Zealand

Personal Effects exemption: owned + used 12+ months. NZ Customs C-3 form. Strict biosecurity inspection of all unaccompanied effects.

Transfer of Residence rules

Residency required
12+ months abroad
Exemption value (USD)
No fixed cap
Original receipt required
No
Used-vs-new line
Owned + used 1+ year for personal use

Last verified 2026-04-28.

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