Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card

Wine → New Zealand

Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25

ALLOWED

No specific restrictions for personal wine

Details

No specific restrictions for personal wine. In the reverse direction (taking wine out of New Zealand): allowed — Personal wine for own consumption may be exported from New Zealand freely; destination-side rules apply on arrival.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Leaving with this item

Personal wine for own consumption may be exported from New Zealand freely; destination-side rules apply on arrival.

IATA dangerous goods

Wine is classified under Class 3 — Flammable liquids. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.

Practical advice

Standard wine allowance typically 2-4L per traveler 18+. Above the allowance, excise + 15% VAT. Declare at Red Channel with purchase receipts.

Customs authority

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