You'll be charged for services provided by MPI and other service providers when you're importing containers and cargo.
You may have to pay costs related to inspecting your containers when they arrive in New Zealand. MPI may bill you for these services, or you may be charged by your storage facility or shipping company.
You may also be charged extra fees if MPI's biosecurity inspector has to:
| From 1 July 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee type | Fee (excl GST) | Fee (incl GST) |
| Biosecurity inspector – hourly rate* | $155.50 | $178.83 |
| Travel charges for MPI inspectors | ||
| Travel within zone 1 – up to 4 km from base | $53.00 | $60.95 |
| Travel within zone 2 – over 4 km and up to 10 km from base | $107.57 | $123.71 |
| Travel within zone 3 – over 10 km and up to 25 km from base | $166.10 | $191.02 |
| Travel within zone 4 – over 25 km and up to 50 km from base | $226.84 | $260.87 |
| Travel more than 50 km from base | Hourly rates, plus a mileage charge of $0.67 a kilometre. Other travel-related costs may also apply. | Hourly rates, plus a mileage charge of $0.7705 a kilometre. Other travel-related costs may also apply. |
| *Hourly rate charges also apply to waiting times. | ||
Wood pallets or packaging used in containers will also need to be inspected. You may have to pay extra costs for this inspection.
If you have questions about MPI’s fees and charges, email info@mpi.govt.nz.
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