Pepper Spray → New Zealand

Pepper Spray import prohibited

Details

Pepper spray is prohibited or heavily restricted in many countries. Canada prohibits it if marketed as a weapon; it is only legal if sold as bear deterrent spray. The UK, Germany, Japan, and much of Asia treat it as a prohibited weapon. Australia and

Quantity limit

Zero — prohibited weapon under Arms Act 1983

Surrender at customs

NZ Customs accepts voluntary surrender of pepper spray (prohibited weapon under Arms Act 1983). Declare at primary inspection. Customs seizure receipt issued. Proactive surrender avoids prosecution.

Practical advice

Do not carry pepper spray, OC spray, or tear-gas devices into New Zealand. NZ Customs treats incapacitating sprays as prohibited weapons under the firearms / dangerous-articles regime; seizure plus a fine is the standard response.

Customs authority

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