Ship Car To Tauranga

Car Shipping Tauranga

Tauranga is considered to be the most densely populated city in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand. It was founded in the 13th century and was officially demarcated as a city in the year 1963.

It is also the center of one of the country’s most prominent areas and a significant business, trade, fashion, and culture center for New Zealand.

Cost & Time For Shipments

*Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.

*Save the ground cost by delivering to the nearest port.

*Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.

*Prices are for one auto in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to haul internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.

*The RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive, and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

With this in mind, if you are moving here permanently or are a returning citizen, you might also want to import your vehicle. The process could be quite challenging and complex but if you have the correct information and assistance by your side, it could be taken care of without any additional hassle. If you are here for a short while, you must import your vehicle under a temporary permit where you don’t need to pay any import duty or other taxes. However, this is only allowed for a year. However, irrespective of the tenure of auto import, all vehicles must get a certification from the New Zealand Authority or an approved certifier with all the regulatory requirements to be able to import. This ensures that the vehicle meets the country’s import standards, such as:

• Having a working odometer.
• In possession of Carnet de Passages en Douane (Carnet).
• Meets the minimum standard for frontal impact.

The importer must get proof of the certification before registering. You can visit the NZTA site to get more information. Unlike most countries, there is no tariff duty on vehicles intended for personal use. Motorhomes are, however, charged with 10% customs duty. For vehicles with a cost over $1000, there is an import entry fee of $29.26 and a $17.63 biosecurity levy.

Now, New Zealand usually imposes a Goods and Service Tax based on the vehicle's CIF value. The current tax amount is 15% and could be waived if you have proof of residence where you are importing and intend to relocate permanently to NZ. To verify your residency, you have to have the following documents:

• Current permit or visa.
• NZ Passport/ Australian Passport.
• Current NZ WORK visa or a permit – for 12 months.
• Current NZ VISITOR’s Permit or visa – for 3 years.

Upon entering the city, the car is going to be immediately inspected by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI). It will also get transferred to the Customs Service for clearance. To get it, you would have to provide the following documents:

• Passport.
• Title.
• Bill of Lading.
• Purchase Invoice.
• Freight Cost and Invoice for Insurance.
• Readers of Odometer.

You are better off working with A-AT service as we have over 20 years of experience internationally. You can also contact the Embassy in Washington, D.C.