You can pack your car with items for shipping, but only if it’s transported within a shipping container from the USA to NZ. Any items you include must be declared to New Zealand Customs & MPI upon arrival or to the relevant authority of the destination country, so keep a detailed record of everything packed within the car. If you’re using the Roll on Roll off method, you won’t be permitted to ship anything within the car. For inquiries about permissible cargo, feel free to get in touch with Rocket Freight.

That entirely depends on your individual circumstances. If the car is left-hand drive and in good condition (meeting NZ car compliance standards), there’s no reason not to bring your car, especially if you’re immigrating to NZ or are a returning resident.

First, gather essential information about your chosen car: its year, make, model, and the American port for shipping. Then, contact a shipping company like Rocket Freight to handle the shipment. Importing a car from the USA to New Zealand is one of the simplest global import/export processes, thanks to the strong ties between the two countries.