Import from China to New Zealand with a team on your side
New Zealand was the first developed country to sign a free trade agreement with China, yet many local businesses still buy through several distribution layers. Direct sourcing is worth assessing.
- Main ports
- Auckland, Tauranga, Lyttelton
- Air cargo
- Auckland (AKL)
- Sea transit
- 16 to 24 days to Auckland or Tauranga
- Currency
- NZD
- Customs
- New Zealand Customs Service
- Product rules to check
- Electrical safety compliance, biosecurity rules
What businesses in New Zealand buy with us
- Building supplies
- Outdoor and farm gear
- Home goods
- E-commerce products
How it works
Begin with a sourcing report. Add negotiation, inspection and shipping when you need them.
Describe your product
Share a photo, a link or specifications. A single product is accepted.
Receive your sourcing report
Within 5 to 10 days: vetted suppliers with prices, minimum orders, lead times and sample options.
Choose the next step
Order directly, or have us negotiate, inspect and coordinate shipping to you in New Zealand.
Typical project timeline to New Zealand
- Your requestDay 1
- Sourcing report5 to 10 days
- SamplesOften 1 to 3 weeks
- ProductionOften 2 to 6 weeks
- Inspection1 to 2 days
- Shipping to New Zealand16 to 24 days to Auckland or Tauranga
Typical durations only. Actual timing depends on the product, the supplier, the season and customs.
Good to know before importing into New Zealand
NZ-China FTA
Many goods enter duty free with a certificate of origin.
Strict biosecurity
Packaging and materials are checked closely. We plan compliant packaging.
Tauranga is the largest port
Auckland is close to most customers, Tauranga has more capacity.
Useful tools
Questions from New Zealand
Can you ship to Christchurch?
Yes, through Lyttelton.
How long to Auckland?
About three weeks.
How much does a sourcing report cost?
A flat research fee covers one product, and each additional product is quoted as an add-on. The exact amount is confirmed before we begin.
Is there a minimum order?
No. You can start with a single product in any quantity. The research fee remains the same.
Request a quote
Describe the product you need. Within 48 hours, we reply with the next steps and a quote for your sourcing report.
No obligation. The fee is confirmed in writing before any work begins.
Prefer email? Write to sales@klmsourcing.com