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Destinations
costs & procedures
Prior to the Vessels arrival ensure that you have received the Original
Bill Of Lading from the UK. Contact the local Customs Clearance Agent
for up to date advice and assistance as they can be given priority by
NZ Customs and engage the services of an Entry Certifier.
If required, ensure that you have a Statement of Compliance for frontal
impact and safety/other standards or that your vehicle has the
appropriate Chassis/EC Type Approval plate fixed under the bonnet and
that this is acceptable to the Entry Certifier.
The Original Bill Of Lading is presented to the Shipping Line who
collect port/handling/unpacking charges and provide a delivery order.
The Shipping Line can confirm the ships arrival date and the car
collection point. If the vehicle arrived before you it could already be
under the control of the Harbour Board or Collector Of Customs or the
Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF).
For the clearance of a Motor Vehicle present to the Collector Of
Customs, Motor Vehicle Section: passport and driving licence, copy bill
of lading, shipping lines delivery order, UK purchase
document/receipt/invoice, NZ Statement of Compliance if applicable,
travel documents showing date of departure from the UK, shipping
details showing date of handover in the UK, UK Registration Document
(V5C), total shipping costs, any supporting paperwork/documents
including any proof of ownership and mileage such as service history or
previous Mot’s and full details of any other goods/personal
packed inside the vehicle. The vehicle will then be Border Checked by
Customs.
Once an assessment has been made for Duty (if applicable) and GST
(where applicable) then make payment to the Collector Of Customs by way
of bank cheque or cash and obtain a receipt. Present the delivery order
to the Harbour Board/unpacking depot and make payment of any
wharfage/storage charges.
Collect from the Quarantine Department (MAF) a directive as to whether
or not the vehicle requires steam cleaning. Lodge all papers/documents
with MAF and allow up to 48 hours for the vehicle to be examined. Make
payment to the steam cleaning company should cleaning be required.
Having made a prior appointment with an Entry Certifier have the
vehicle transported to them for chassis number/VIN decoding and a
thorough vehicle inspection. The Entry Certifier will also check all
vehicle and ownership documents and the Statement of Compliance/EC
plate. Pay the fee for this and any repairs or modifications required.
Once the vehicle has passed inspection obtain an MR2A Form and Warrant
of Fitness (similar to a UK MOT) from the Entry Certifier. Present all
paperwork at the Registration Counter of a Motor Registration Centre
(Freephone 0800 108 809). Pay the Fee, obtain the Registration
Certificate and affix the Licence Label provided to the Windscreen.
Included in the Registration Fee is an Accident Compensation
contribution but not ‘Third Party’ Insurance which
is the
minimum requirement in New Zealand. Fit Number Plates and arrange third
party or comprehensive insurance with an insurance broker.
Approximate
charges payable in New Zealand
- Port and Container Unpacking
Charges:
- (NZ$1000) – payable to the
local Shipping Line Office if the Vehicle is
unpacked at the ‘LCL’ warehouse,
OR,
- (NZ$1250) – payable to
the Clearance Agent if the container
is
moved away from the port for unpacking at a private
‘FCL’
warehouse facility,
- Quarantine inspection ($200)
– payable to the Ministry of Agriculture
& Fisheries
- Customs Fees & Border Check
($200) – payable to the
Customs Department
- Customs Clearance (if carried out
by an Agent) ($300) – payable to the
Clearance Agent
- Cleaning Fees if ordered by the MAF
officer ($300) – payable to the
cleaning contractor.
- VIN decoding, Statement of
Compliance check and vehicle inspection
($500) – payable to the appropriate Entry Certifier
- Registration (approximately $700)
– payable to the Motor Registration
Centre
- Driving insurance (variable)
– payable to a local insurance broker.
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