BEWARE: NZ Importers Targeted by Email Hacking Scam – 5 Ways to Control It
2-minute read
A dangerous and highly effective new online scam is affecting New Zealand importers. The scam has already left several Kiwi businesses severely out of pocket, with some businesses losing deposits of over USD 250,000 to scammers.
Cargo Insurance: The Shocking Truth for Importers & Exporters
4-minute read
As an importer or exporter, you’re no doubt always on the lookout for ways to save your money. But there’s one place you shouldn’t be skimping on, and that’s cargo insurance.
How to Import Household Goods — The Ultimate Guide
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Our clients often ask us about the goods that are restricted for importing to New Zealand. Can one bring necessary medicine, favourite DVD collection or some rare artwork as an unaccompanied baggage?
Why is Customs Holding Your Parcel? (and How to Avoid It)
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International Postal Regulations require that every item passing an international border is subject to Customs inspection in the destination country.
Importers: Beware of ‘Fake’ Import Charges
3-minute read
Importers to New Zealand need to beware of a legal ‘loophole’ that leaves you exposed to unexpected and unwarranted charges on your imported goods.
When you buy goods overseas under cost and freight rate (CFR) terms (see our Incoterms page for more about this), this should mean the seller covers the costs of freight to you in New Zealand.
But in some recent cases, importers have been hit with extra charges when their goods arrive, leaving them out of pocket.
25% of Courier Parcels Evade NZ Import Duty
2-minute read
With the rise of internet shopping more and more New Zealanders are importing goods from overseas using postal and international courier services.
Tips on Importing Goods Into New Zealand
4-minute read
This information is to help people understand the collection of Customs tariff duties, plus goods and services tax (GST), on articles imported into New Zealand.
It explains how Customs tariff duty is charged on goods imported into New Zealand, lists a number of concessions, and describes which goods are subject to strict import control, or are absolutely prohibited.
Demurrage and Detention: A Complete Comparison
3-minute read
People often get confused by these two words Demurrage and Detention. Well then, what is the difference? When dealt with in the context of containerised cargo, simply put,
- Demurrage relates to container storage at terminal (charged by the port)
- Detention relates to container usage (charged by the shipping line)
Be Smart, Defer Payment to Customs
6-minute read
THE MAIN ADVANTAGES TO IMPORTERS ARE:
- Deferral of the payment of Customs charges for up to seven weeks, with a minimum period of three weeks.
- No requirement to pay cash on each import entry. Instead, importers have an account with Customs and settle one month’s transactions with a single payment.
Your Expectations from Us
2-minute read
Easy Freight has responsibility in making sure your orders not only head to the destination in good condition but actually go through customs border without delay.