Send Meat Products → 🇳🇿 New Zealand
Can I post Meat Products to New Zealand?
Prohibited under MPI biosecurity
Required at the destination customs authority
Full Details
New Zealand prohibits the import of meat products by post. MPI inspects international mail for biosecurity risks. All meat products will be intercepted and destroyed. Enforcement is active at major ports of entry. Items will be confiscated and penalties may include fines or criminal charges. Check with the destination country embassy or customs authority for the latest enforcement stance. Enforcement in New Zealand carries fines from NZD 1,000 to NZD 400,000 and imprisonment up to 5 years in aggravated cases under Customs and Excise Act 2018 s.209 (prohibited imports); Misuse of Drugs Act 1975.
- Fine: 1000–400000 NZD
- Imprisonment up to 60 months
- Statute: Customs and Excise Act 2018 s.209 (prohibited imports); Misuse of Drugs Act 1975
- Attempted postal-import of prohibited goods triggers MPI seizure plus criminal prosecution up to 5 years for controlled drugs. Biosecurity-Act breaches carry NZD 100k individual / NZD 400k corporate fines.
Do not mail any meat products to New Zealand. This includes jerky, dried meats, and canned meats from most countries.
Biosecurity Act 1993
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.
Sending Meat Products to other countries
Meat Products
🇦🇺 Australia
Prohibited under biosecurity laws
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🇯🇵 Japan
Prohibited from most countries without MAFF inspection
Meat Products
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
POAO rules apply post-Brexit; most non-EU meat restricted
Meat Products
🇺🇸 United States
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to United States.
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🇨🇦 Canada
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Canada.
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🇹🇭 Thailand
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Thailand.