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Containers and cargo border clearance

If you import containers into New Zealand, you must meet biosecurity requirements. This prevents pests and diseases from getting into the country. Find out the requirements and fees for importing containers and cargo into NZ.

In this section

I tēnei wāhanga

Steps to importing containers and cargo

Requirement documents

Resources for container and cargo importing

Equivalence, co-management, and recognised systems

100% sea container checks for transitional facilities

Sea container hubbing at transitional facilities

Sea Cargo Pathways Programme