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Step 3: Preparing to import

Once you're satisfied your vehicle meets the applicable New Zealand standards, you can arrange transport with a shipping agent to get it to New Zealand. You should carry out several additional checks at this step.

  • If your vehicle is new and you’re using a Statement of Compliance as evidence you may also need test certificate information that shows it was manufactured to meet the required standards. Entry certifiers can advise whether you need this.
  • If your vehicle is currently registered in its country of origin, you need to deregister the vehicle with that country’s registration authority and keep all the documents.

Also check to see if there are any unaddressed safety recalls or the possibility that the vehicle has suffered water damage.

Safety-related recalls

How you can check for manufacturer recalls when problems or faults are discovered that affect a vehicle's safety and performance.
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Flood and fire damaged vehicles

Here you can check your vehicle’s chassis or vehicle identification number against a list of vehicles known to be affected.
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What are the New Zealand standards?