Shipping from China to New Zealand
We ship from Shenzhen to New Zealand by express, special line, postal packet, air freight and sea freight. Express parcels reach most addresses in 2 to 5 working days. We also combine goods from several suppliers and ship bulk orders.
Get a price to New ZealandWays to ship from China to New Zealand
| Method | Typical time | Best for | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 2 to 5 working days | Samples and urgent parcels | Door to door, 0.5 to 500 kg |
| Special line | Ask us | Parcels that can wait a week, and sensitive goods | Ask us if a line serves New Zealand |
| Postal packet | 10 to 20 days | Parcels under 2 kg | The receiver pays any duty |
| Air freight | 5 to 10 days | Bulk cargo from 21 kg | Airport to door, through Auckland (AKL) |
| Sea freight | By quote | Large or heavy cargo, from 1 cubic metre | Through Auckland or Tauranga |
Times are our published ranges, checked October 2026. Customs can add days.
Where your goods arrive
- Air cargo
- Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC)
- Sea cargo
- Auckland, Tauranga and Lyttelton
Customs in New Zealand
New Zealand Customs Service clears imports into New Zealand. Imports pay customs duty and GST. The rates depend on the product.
- New Zealand inspects wood packing and some goods for biosecurity. Use pallets and crates treated to the ISPM 15 standard.
Ask for DDP and we clear customs and pay the duty for you. Without DDP, you or your broker clear the goods, and we send the documents.
Bulk orders and combined orders
- Bulk orders
One large order from one factory, shipped by air or sea.
- Consolidation
Goods from several suppliers, sent as one shipment.
- Storage
Hold stock in Shenzhen and ship it in batches.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to ship from China to New Zealand?
For a parcel under 2 kg, a postal packet costs the least. For large or heavy cargo, sea freight costs the least per kilogram.
What is the fastest way to ship from China to New Zealand?
Express. Most parcels arrive in 2 to 5 working days. For bulk cargo over 21 kg, air freight takes 5 to 10 days.
Who pays the import duty in New Zealand?
With DDP, we pay it and you pay one price to the door. Without DDP, the importer pays New Zealand Customs Service when the goods arrive.
Can you combine goods from several suppliers before shipping to New Zealand?
Yes. Your suppliers deliver to our Shenzhen warehouse. We count and check each delivery, then send everything to New Zealand as one shipment.
Can you ship a bulk order to New Zealand?
Yes. Your factory delivers to our warehouse. We check the cartons, build pallets if you need them, and ship by air freight from 21 kg or by sea freight from 1 cubic metre.
How do I get a price for shipping from China to New Zealand?
Send the weight, the box sizes and the delivery postcode on the quote form. We reply with a price for each method that fits.
Carriers
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Get a price to New Zealand
Tell us what you ship and where it goes. We reply with a price.