Baby Formula → New Zealand

No specific restrictions for personal baby formula

Details

No specific restrictions for personal baby formula. In the reverse direction (taking baby formula out of New Zealand): allowed — Baby formula may be exported from New Zealand freely at personal-use quantities. Arrival inspections are conducted by New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS); when in doubt, use the declare (red) channel — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods attract penalties.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Leaving with this item

Baby formula may be exported from New Zealand freely at personal-use quantities.

Practical advice

Personal-quantity infant formula (under 5 kg, sealed retail packaging) clears NZ Customs without declaration. Bulk import or unfamiliar-brand purchases may attract food-safety review; keep the purchase receipt and original packaging for inspection.

Customs authority

New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) · https://www.customs.govt.nz