What our fees cover
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) calculates fees on a cost-recovery basis.
Activities and services we may charge for include:
- border clearance inspections
- travel costs for MPI inspectors.
Not all the fees on this page may apply to you and there could be other charges not listed here.
Border clearance charges
MPI may charge you for costs related to inspecting your ornamental animal products when they arrive in New Zealand.
The fee is $155.50 ($178.83 including GST) per hour for biosecurity inspectors.
You may also be charged extra fees if MPI's inspector has to:
- travel to inspect your goods
- wait before inspection can start
- work outside of normal hours.
More information on these other fees
Set fees for animal product imports from the European Union and Switzerland
Specific fees apply to all animal products imported directly from the European Union (EU) or Switzerland.
Other charges
If your ornamental animal products need testing or treating, you'll have to pay for these services. You may also have to pay storage costs at a transitional facility.
You'll need to contact the individual facility for their charges.
Find out more
- Read about MPI's updated fees and charges
- Biosecurity (Costs) Regulations 2010 – New Zealand Legislation website
Who to contact
If you have questions about MPI's fees and charges, email info@mpi.govt.nz.
