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On this page:
- Honey
- Birds' nest
- Human breast milk
- Salt
- Sauces and dressings
- Starters, enzymes, and yeast
- Water
Honey
| Examples: | Raw honey, honey spread |
| Allowed if: | It was only made in New Zealand, it is commercially manufactured and packaged, and in its original unopened packaging. |
| Extra tip: | Honey is a high biosecurity risk for New Zealand. It can bring in harmful pests and diseases that can affect our bee populations. If in doubt, do not bring honey. |
| Weight limit: | 2kg |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Bird's nest
| Allowed if: | It is instant bird's nest that is retorted (completely cooked and in an airtight package) and it is commercially manufactured and packaged, in its original unopened packaging, and does not require refrigeration. |
| Extra tip: | Not allowed into New Zealand if fresh, dry or raw. |
| Weight limit: | 2kg |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Human breast milk
| Examples: | Liquid and powdered human breast milk |
| Allowed if: |
It does not contain fruit. |
| Weight limit: | None |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Salt
| Allowed if: | It does not contain bugs, seeds, soil, disease or other plant or animal material. |
| Weight limit: | None |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Sauces and dressings
| Examples: | Barbecue sauce, vinaigrette, soya sauce, tomato sauce, mayonnaise, salad dressings |
| Allowed if: | It does not contain liquid honey, loose fresh fruit, loose fresh vegetables, loose raw seeds, citrus peel (not candied), or meat.
If it contains egg it also needs to be commercially manufactured and packaged, in its original unopened packaging, the label states less than 20% egg and not require refrigeration. |
| Weight limit: |
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| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Starters, enzymes and yeast
| Examples: | Yeast, brewers kit, scoby, miso paste, koji rice starter, tempeh Starter, kefir |
| Allowed if: | It is commercially manufactured and packaged. |
| Extra tips: | If you are bringing starters, enzymes, or yeast, check with New Zealand Environmental Protection Authority: neworganisms@epa.govt.nz New Zealand Environment Protection Authority is responsible for the Hazardous Substances and New Organisms Act 1996. Starters, enzymes and yeast can be new organisms to New Zealand which they would want to check before it enters New Zealand. |
| Weight limit: | None |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
Water
| Example: | Bottled water |
| Allowed if: | It does not contain bugs, seeds, soil, disease or other plant or animal material. |
| Weight limit: | None |
| Declare the item? | Yes |
| Inspection required? | Yes |
| Clearance guaranteed? |
No Check our legal disclaimer to find out why we can't guarantee clearance |
