Goods Across Borders · Customs rule card
Gold Jewellery → New Zealand
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-07-25
No specific restrictions for personal gold jewellery
Details
India is among the most significant markets with specific gold jewellery import rules: passengers are allowed duty-free import of gold jewellery up to INR 50,000 for men and INR 100,000 for women. Quantities above these allowances are dutiable. Indon. In the reverse direction (taking gold jewellery out of New Zealand): allowed — Personal gold jewellery may be exported from New Zealand for personal use; commercial quantities and gold bullion require declaration.
Quantity limit
Personal use
Documentation required
- Customs declaration card if total goods value exceeds NZD 700
Leaving with this item
Personal gold jewellery may be exported from New Zealand for personal use; commercial quantities and gold bullion require declaration.
Practical advice
Personal-wear gold jewellery clears as routine. Bulk imports above the destination's threshold attract duty + VAT; cash-declaration rules may apply on high-value bullion.
Customs authority
New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) · https://www.customs.govt.nz