Who is in charge of paying for international duties and taxes?

Purchases sent between Australia and New Zealand may be subject to duties and taxes, depending on the shipped item. Payment for any duties and taxes is the responsibility of the buyer (or "receiving party").

For an estimate on the import duties you may be subject to as a buyer, please visit the below:

NZ buyers: What's My Duty estimator

AU buyers: ABF - Buying Online

In Australia, goods with a value of AUD1000 or less generally do not have duties, taxes or charges to pay at the border*

* correct as of September 2023

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