Melatonin → New Zealand

No specific restrictions for personal melatonin

Details

Melatonin's regulatory status varies significantly by country. In the European Union, Australia, and the UK, melatonin is classified as a prescription medicine and cannot be freely imported as a supplement. Canada treats it as a natural health produc. In the reverse direction (taking melatonin out of New Zealand): allowed — Melatonin supplements may be exported from New Zealand freely as a dietary supplement. Arrival inspections are conducted by New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS); when in doubt, use the declare (red) channel — declared goods at worst attract duty or surrender, while undeclared goods attract penalties.

Quantity limit

Personal use

Leaving with this item

Melatonin supplements may be exported from New Zealand freely as a dietary supplement.

Practical advice

Personal-quantity melatonin (OTC supplement) clears as routine in destinations where it is OTC. In prescription-only markets (e.g. UK, France, Germany), declare with prescription if asked.

Customs authority

New Zealand Customs Service (NZCS) · https://www.customs.govt.nz