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How much does it cost to ship a car to New Zealand?

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  Although it is not really possible to give out an exact estimation of the time your car will take to reach New Zealand, the usual estimates are as follows. These are only approximate transit times but may take a little more or less time depending on external factors. USA to New Zealand – 45 days Approx Australia to New Zealand – 10 days Approx Europe to New Zealand – 50 days Approx Irrespective of where the car shipping to New Zealand is done, it should not take more than 50 days to reach New Zealand. Let's look at some of the other factors related to international car shipping to New Zealand.  Is there a duty fee charged? New Zealand does not impose any tariff duties on personal use vehicles. In fact, it is one of the few countries that do not. However, recreational vehicles (RVs) or motorhomes attract a 10% customs duty being the only exceptions.  In the case of vehicles that are worth more than $1000, there is an Import Entry Transaction Fee (IETF) of NZ$29.26, along with a b

How to save money while Shipping Motorbike to Australia

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  Tips to Save Money while Shipping Motorbike to Australia International motorbike shipping is never cheap. The process involves too many procedures and associated risks, which makes hiring an international shipper quite expensive. Similarly, the overall distance, additional facilities availed, type of motorcycle, and the destination country also play a major role in deciding the rates. However, certain tricks allow you to cut down on particular charges while opting for the method. So, make sure to follow these if you are preparing for motorbike transport to NZ . How can you save money on shipping charges? Compliance with Concession Regulations Similar to many countries, the Governments of New Zealand and Australia also offer concessions to their citizens returning from abroad. The rule states that citizens can apply for special concessions during motorcycle shipping to Australia when coming back to the nation after a gap of 21 months or more. This will allow them to reduce the overal

How To Import a Motorhome Into Australia

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  You have to tick a lot of boxes for successfully importing motorhome to Australia. But out of many, here are some most important rules that you can’t afford to miss at any cost.  Before you import a motorhome into Australia  Issue a Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) You must contact the Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development before  importing a motorhome to Australia . It's mandatory to issue a valid vehicle import approval (VIA) from the respective authority, whether the vehicle is disassembled or partly completed. Shipping a road vehicle without a VIA is an offense, and not following the rule can land you with a hefty penalty. To apply for a VIA, you can visit the  Department of Infrastructure and Regional Development . During the VIA process, you have to lodge an import declaration as well. The VIA charges comprise customs duty, luxury car tax (LCT), goods and services tax (GST), including other applicable charges. Import of motorhome parts You don't require a V