Body Armour → New Zealand

Body Armour import prohibited

Details

Body armour is a controlled item at international borders in many countries despite being entirely defensive in function. Canada restricts sales to authorized purchasers in several provinces. Australia requires state-level import and possession permi

Practical advice

Do not carry civilian body armour, ballistic vests, or stab vests into New Zealand. NZ Customs requires an end-user permit issued only to law-enforcement / military / accredited security professionals; tourist carriage is treated as a weapons-import offence.

Customs authority

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