Can I bring biscuits into New Zealand?

Food That You Can Bring into New Zealand Again, all food must be declared. Baked goods are allowed as long as they don’t contain fresh fruit, raw nuts and fillings such as meat or whole egg.

Can I send chocolate and sweets to New Zealand?

As an island nation, New Zealand is strict about what goods it lets into the country. Food items are allowed in as long as they are non-perishable, ambient and sealed in manufacturers’ packaging. So chocolate, sweets, biscuits, crisps, snacks and most other goodies that go into our Gift Boxes are fine to send.

Can you send food in the post to New Zealand?

Incoming mail is screened at the border We check mail at the border before it enters New Zealand to ensure it is safe and does not pose any biosecurity risks. Mail that may contain risk goods, like food, souvenirs, or seeds, will be opened and examined and may be detained.

Can I bring chocolate into NZ?

The question on the arrival card is “Are you bringing into NZ any food, including: cooked, uncooked, fresh, preserved, packaged or dried? Chocolate fits into 2 of these categories so the answer should be “YES”. You are permitted to bring in chocolate, along with quite a large number of other food items.

Do you have to declare food at Customs?

A firm statement on the US Customs and Border Protection website warns passengers that “all food products” must be declared, and that failure to do so “can result in up to $10,000 in fines and penalties.” The short answer, therefore, is that you should always check “yes” if there’s anything edible in your suitcase.

Can I post chocolate to NZ?

So items such as cheeses and fruits are out of the question. Additionally, items such as cakes or chocolates are also tough to send as they are likely to melt in a hot weather or shipping depots in New-Zealand that are not always air conditioned.

Can you take chocolate into NZ?

Do I have to declare chocolate at customs?

Yes, according to US CBP officers, you should declare it as food. I bring chocolate every time I fly from Europe. Generally what happens next is they ask what exactly you are bringing, you say “chocolate” and they let you go.

Can I send chocolate overseas?

The only chocolate we don’t recommend you send is hand-made chocolate or chocolate that has no air-tight packaging; no clear expiry date (allow 6 months); and no label on the chocolate stating what ingredients are in it. (this is because of customs regulations!).

Can you send chocolate to Australia from New Zealand?

You don’t have to be registered as an animal products exporter to send: foods that do not contain primarily animal material. This may include processed foods like biscuits, confectionery including chocolate, or beverages.

Can I put chocolate in my carry-on bag?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags.

Do I have to declare snacks at Customs?

Can I bring chocolate through customs?

Solid food items (not liquids or gels) can be transported in either your carry-on or checked bags. Liquid or gel food items larger than 3.4 oz are not allowed in carry-on bags and should be placed in your checked bags if possible.

How do you send fudge overseas?

Use a USPS Priority APO/FPO/DPO boxes to ship items overseas. When mailing homemade baked goods, make sure each piece is individually wrapped and then packed into an unbreakable container. Place the gifts in a sturdy box and cushion with packing peanuts or foam. Seal it securely with packing tape.

Can I send chocolate in the mail?

Before sending chocolate in the mail, use food-safe candy packaging to keep your sweets safe. Then, once individually taken care of, cushion and box your package in a larger shipping container. When you’re picking out your shipping container, make sure it’s large enough for cushioning, a cold pack, and your chocolates.