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SHIPS FROM OSAKA · 5–7 DAYS BY COURIERMatcha wholesale, New Zealand
Auckland and Wellington cafés have followed Australia into matcha, and New Zealand's import rules for tea are simple once the importer is registered.
Shipping to New Zealand
5 kg by courier
$120–150
20 kg by courier
$250–360
Transit
5–7 days
Sea freight
Auckland, 4–5 weeks port to port from ~100 kg
Duty and tax
Duty. Tea (heading 0902) is duty-free into New Zealand.
Tax. GST at 15 percent is charged on import; registered businesses claim it back.
OUR READING AS AN EXPORTER, CHECKED 2026-09-21. CONFIRM WITH YOUR BROKER BEFORE YOU QUOTE A CUSTOMER.Paperwork for New Zealand
- Food importers register with MPI under the Food Act; tea is a low-risk food and no consignment-level permit is needed.
- Commercial invoice, packing list and per-lot COA with every shipment; the courier lodges the entry.
- Retail labelling follows FSANZ rules.
- Organic claims rest on the JAS certificate that ships with the lot; check with your certifier for retail claims.
Worked example
What 5 kg of Hikari costs landed in New Zealand.
| Line | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Hikari, 5 × 1 kg foil | $1200 | $240 per kg FOB Osaka, Ceremonial, Shizuoka |
| Courier to New Zealand | $120–150 | 5–7 days, tracked, certificates attached |
| Duty and tax | See above | Itemised on a DDP quote |
| Matcha per 2 g latte | $0.48 | Before milk, cup and labour |
Samples first: up to 6 teas, 20 g each, at your door in about 5–7 days plus a day.
What New Zealand buyers order
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Hikari for signature drinks, Megumi and Tsuyu for lattes, Jun for organic.
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Questions from New Zealand
Before you order
Is matcha duty-free in New Zealand?
Yes. GST at 15 percent is charged on import and recoverable by registered businesses.
Do I need to register to import matcha into New Zealand?
Food importers register with MPI. Tea is low-risk and needs no consignment permit.
How long is shipping from Japan to New Zealand?
Five to seven days by courier from Osaka.
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