Rates include:
Import customs clearance on a simplified Entry (no duty/taxes payable).
Import customs formalities.
Delivery of HHGs to residence (normal/good access) to ground and 1 floor up.
Unloading, unwrap furniture with one time placement and unpack professionally packed cartons onto a flat surface.
Removal of debris on the same day of delivery only.
Return of empty container to local container yard.
Rates exclude:
Customs duties/taxes, Commercial clearance.
DTHC/NVOCC charges/PSC, container maintenance fee and all shipping line related charges. It’s recommended to prepay these charges.
Demurrage & detention.
If Duty/Tax is Payable an additional Customs entry fee NZ$80 applies.
ITF Levy NZ$150 is applicable to Groupage and Baggage HHG’s shipments.
For all containers to POE Auckland, add NZ$250 VBS Fee (same rate for 20ft & 40ft).
Emergency Fuel Surcharge.
Customs/MPI Quarantine examination or Quarantine treatment fees, if applicable (e.g. fumigation, steam cleaning or destruction).
MPI facility charges, if any.
X-ray, Container wash & associated costs.
Insurance, ferry transfers, Shipper owned containers.
Port storage, demurrage, container detention, storage at depot.
Store handling, Heavy handling such as pianos, safes and other heavy items.
Bad access/lift access, parking permits, deliveries on weekends, special services ie, plumber, electrician, carpenter.
Assembling new goods, kitset/Ikea furniture, cots, bicycles, bunk beds, deliveries to an island.
Shipments under 2.0m³ and PBO items are not unpacked.
Charges direct to the client in New Zealand will be plus GST at 15%.
Any charges paid on behalf of the overseas agent—such as DTHC, port charges, or shipping‑line related fees—will be billed back at cost Plus 15% disbursement fee.
Rates are all in NZ dollars. Rates are subject to change should there be an authorized increase in costs.
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB): Fumigation is required prior to export for all shipments from Italy exported after 1 September and arriving on or prior to 30th April. Other countries (see link for list for specific countries) only require fumigation if there are vehicles or machinery and their parts, in shipments exported after 1 September and arriving on or prior to 30th April. Refer to the MPI/Quarantine requirements for further information and specific approved treatment providers in your location: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/import/vehicles-machinery-parts/
DTHC/port Service charges at Cost+15% (indicative only):
20ft Approx NZD910.
40ft Approx NZD 1280.
Airfreight per AWB Approx NZD0.28/kg+$85 flat.
LCL/NVOCC- gross volume approx. NZD190/m³ + $160 flat.
Ancillary Charges:
Long carry +25m from truck, per 25m- $15/m³, Min $150.
Stair Carry above one floor, per floor - $15/m³, Min $150.
Elevator surcharge - $15/m³, Min $150.
Shuttle vehicle 0-50km - $20/m³, Min$250.
Uncrating - $35/crate.
Heavy lift 150kg to 200kg- $220.
Heavy lift +200kg- POA.
Piano Handling (To the ground floor with reasonable/normal access, no steps and 0-50km):
Upright - NZ$450.
Baby Grand - NZ$850.
Concert Grand - Rate on Application.
Storage Charges:
Storage per month or part thereof - $17/m³ (min $100/month).
Once only Storage handling (in & out) - $16/m³ (min $100/month).
Storage 20ft FCL - $400/month.
20' FCL Store handling (in & out) - $480 flat.
Storage 40ft FCL - $720/month.
40' FCL Store handling (in & out) - $850 flat.
Cars and 4x4 (Nil Store Handling)- $350/month.
Motorbikes (Nil Store Handling)- $220/month.
Trailers (Nil Store Handling)- $350/month.
Boat on trailer max 6m long (Nil Store Handling)- $650/month.
Additional remarks:
Minimums: 20ft groupage 24.0 m³, 40ft groupage 48.0 m³, LCL & Air 4.0m³.
Heavy items: Items that cannot be safely handled by two people or weighing more than 150kgs will be charged a heavy lift fee.
Baggage: Items handled by one person and not exceeding 30kgs, includes cartons, suitcases and bags (excludes furniture).
FCL’s: All goods in the container are for one consignee.
Airfreight: Chargeable volume based on gross weight per AWB, 167kg’s per m³ (minimum 668kgs / 4.0m³).
All Air Freight requires a “Green Light” before dispatching.
LCL: Chargeable volume based on gross volume per Bill of Lading (minimum 4.0m³).
Validity: Quote is valid for 60days.
MPI/Quarantine: All shipments (FCL’s, groupage containers, liftvans and air containers) are required to be unloaded at an approved quarantine facility to complete the clearance process (all Transworld’s warehouses are approved). All crating and timber dunnage to be ISPM15 compliant. All containers to have a Quarantine Declaration completed by the origin agent/person loading the container (to be copied onto origin agents letter head). NZ Container Quarantine Declaration .(word) NZ Container Quarantine Declaration (PDF 103KB)
Household Goods: For customs duty- and tax-free exemption the owner of the goods needs to be an immigrant with the authority to take up permanent residence, or New Zealand residents returning to New Zealand after 21 months, or more overseas and the goods are used and not for resale. The owner of the goods needs to be in New Zealand at the time the goods arrive (if owner’s arrival into New Zealand is delayed, a copy of the air ticket will be required).
Documents: Copy of Waybill/Bill of Lading/AWB, Insured value of consignment, Container Quarantine Declaration, client’s contact details Inventory in English with description of package contents (descriptions like; ‘unknown’, ‘miscellaneous’, ‘personal effects’ are not accepted by Customs), a copy of client’s passport with applicable visas. Transworld will supply Customs and Quarantine forms for client to complete once in New Zealand.
Cars & Motorbikes: Duty/Tax free concession applies if the importer; 1) has arrived into New Zealand and, on the date the vehicle is imported holds a document authorising residence in New Zealand; 2) has resided or been domiciled outside of New Zealand for an entire 21 month period preceding their arrival; 3) has personally owned and used the vehicle overseas for at least 12 months prior to the earlier of the following: (a) the date of the client’s departure for New Zealand; (b) the date on which the vehicle is surrendered for shipping; 4) and does not sell the vehicle within 24 months of arrival into New Zealand. If they do not comply with the duty-free concession, 15% GST is payable on the CIF value. Depreciation can also be applied.
There are restrictions on cars and motorbikes entering New Zealand. The owner/importer needs to contact the New Zealand Transport Agency to verify whether their vehicle will comply with New Zealand’s transport regulations. All road-going motorised vehicles require a structural inspection prior to customs clearance. Once the vehicle has passed the structural inspection and is customs and quarantine cleared, the owner/importer is required to take the vehicle for its compliance test and have the vehicle registered to be driven on the road.
Cars & Motorbikes Documents: Bill of Lading to specify make/model and VIN number. Purchase receipts, origin registration, odometer reading, chassis or VIN number and engine size required.
Documents on All Shipments: Documentation to be received a minimum of 5 working days prior to arrival of sea freight and 48 hours prior to arrival of airfreight. If any of the above information is not supplied prior to the arrival of the vessel or aircraft, delays and extra charges may occur. Where client is not expected to arrive in New Zealand prior to the vessel, please contact Transworld.
Commercial Goods/Entries: Additional Customs entry fee of NZ$300 for an entry of up to 5 lines. Household Goods shipments where Duty/Tax is payable (‘Non-Simplified Entries’) will be charged an additional customs entry fee of NZ$80. Commercial entry fees for vehicles are included in the vehicle rates.
Inheritance/Deceased Estates: Customs entry fee of NZ$150 applies, additional to normal destination rates.
CITES: Items regulated by CITES must be accompanied by a valid CITES export permit issued by the appropriate management authority in the country of export (original permit needs to be attached to the item being shipped, copies emailed to Transworld). A CITES import permit issued by the New Zealand Department of Conservation may also be required.
Credit Terms: 30 days credit to FIDI members/partners with arranged credit terms, otherwise full payment 7 days prior to ETA.
Conditions of Contract: All work conducted is subject to our standard terms and conditions which are available on request. Rates are subject to change should there be an authorised increase in costs. Work carried out by Transworld International Removals Ltd adopts the services, inclusions and exclusions outlined in the FIDI PCG Transworld is a signatory to the PCG.
Best Regards
Phinny Joseph
Transworld International Removals Ltd
phinny.joseph@transworld.co.nz www.transworld.co.nz Ph +64 9 4150755
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