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Old 8th December 2014, 05:55 AM   #16
kahnjar1
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Originally Posted by BANDOOK
HI YES YOU WOULD NED A STANDARD FIREARMS LICENCE TO IMPORT THIS INTO NEW ZEALAND,AND APPLY FOR A PERMIT TO IMPORT,YOU HAVE TO IDENTIFY A CARRIER AIRLINE AS MANY AIRLINES DONT EVEN TAKE ANTIQUE FIREARMS,NZ CUSTOMS WILL CHARGE YOU 15% GST ON COST OF ITEM PLUS SHIPPING FEE TO NEW ZEALAND,REGARDS RAJESH ALVA
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Hi Liam, This is not NECESSARILY the case. IF you are bringing the gun to NZ as part of your luggage, then just pack it as parcel and have it checked as part of your luggage. You should not need to declare the contents to the airline. When you get here though DO NOT under any circumstances try to fool Customs as they will seize the item. Get the right paperwork and be straight up and you should have not problems. If you are bringing the item with you then the GST payment should not apply. Anything SENT to NZ over $300 in value usually attracts duty/GST charges.
Hope this helps.
Regards Stu
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