New Zealand’s import/export documentation requirements are straightforward.  Import declarations must be submitted electronically, and guidelines are available on the New Zealand Customs Service website.  The Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF) mandates that exporters declare any wooden packaging (such as crates, containers, or pallets) as inspected, free of bark, and free from visible signs of pests or fungal infestation.  This declaration must accompany all shipping documents.  

Fruits, plants, and seeds require certificates from the origin country’s authorities, like the U.S. Department of Agriculture, confirming they are disease-free.  These certificates should accompany shipments to New Zealand.  MAF may inspect these imports upon arrival and may order fumigation or deny entry if infestation is detected.