POSTING RULE

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Q: Can I post Fresh Fruit to New Zealand?

Prohibited under MPI biosecurity New Zealand prohibits the import of fresh fruit by post due to biosecurity risks. All fresh produce requires phytosanitary certification and import permits for commercial quantities. Personal postal imports of fresh fruit are not permitted under any circumstances.

ANSWER

Can I post Fresh Fruit to New Zealand?

PROHIBITEDVERIFIED · 2026-04-25MEDIUM CONFIDENCE

Prohibited under MPI biosecurity

DECLARATION

Required at the destination customs authority

SOURCE

mpi.govt.nz

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Full Details

New Zealand prohibits the import of fresh fruit by post due to biosecurity risks. All fresh produce requires phytosanitary certification and import permits for commercial quantities. Personal postal imports of fresh fruit are not permitted under any circumstances.

PRACTICAL ADVICE

Do not mail fresh fruit to New Zealand. All items will be destroyed at the border.

OFFICIAL SOURCES

mpi.govt.nz

POSTING DETAILS

LEGAL REFERENCE

Biosecurity Act 1993

DESTINATION CUSTOMS

New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS)

COUNTRY POSTING NOTES

International mail over NZD $1,000 in value requires an import entry and payment of duties/GST. NZ Post and couriers handle customs clearance. Biosecurity checks apply to all inbound parcels.