Importing to New Zealand - advice needed

Hi everyone, just signed up today and wow so much to take in. Anyways I would like some help from someone from NZ who's been importing for a while to share some information on how to go about importing, i've never done importing before so please if you could let me know how to go about with customs etc..
Thanks
Lils.

Hi, good to see you having a crack at it. ive only been doing this for about two years now, the first lesson i learnt, its not easy. I had visions of swimming in money etc, my first year i earned $15.000, while still keeping down a full time job. I spent hours upon hours product researching, comparing to different auction sites etc vs retail prices......I still do alot of product research as im allways having to find new products to sell as the economic climate change all the time. Im preditcing a real slow down for some aussie and new zealand sellers as the dollar is allmost on par with the U.S dollar which means prices on ebay etc are at times dearer than items in stores. Its also proven shoppers are now excited about the dollar and doing thier own online shopping from the U.S So really by the time you source, buy, ship and list your item, margins on some items wont be worth selling at the moment. But having said that, its a great time to buy from some places. I hope ive helped somewhat, cheers danny

Just a follow up reply, with regard to your importing into the NZ, go to your customs website; here is the link, Link hidden: Login to view, all relevant info you will find, like here maybe, no general license is needed, keep the cost under $1000.00 and pay no duty etc. Read up and you will see all this.

Welcome to SaleHoo, Lils. Just post away if you have any other questions or concerns, or send us an email at Link hidden: Login to view.

Thanks for the info, Danny! I'm sure that would be a big help to some of our members.

Hey guys, any other feedback you have will be gratefully received.

Cheers!

Hi Lils,

Here's an article that may have helpful info as well as links regarding importing to New Zealand:

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All the best! :)

Thank you everyone for your help:)

Hi

I want to import genuine perfume but when I call customs, I was not allowed to import some brands like Calvin Klein and Gucci etc... this is applicable to all products not just perfume..Any help on this? I was wondering why are there some retialers who are selling these goods I was wondering how did they get them..any help please..

thanks