Import fees on beauty orders to New Zealand
What you pay on skincare and makeup ordered from abroad, and how we add it to every total.
Buying from stores in New Zealand
New Zealand prices include 15% GST.
Buying from abroad
Overseas stores charge 15% GST at checkout on orders up to NZ$1,000. Larger orders are charged GST, duty and fees by New Zealand Customs.
GST charged by an overseas store at checkout is already in the totals we show.
Worked example
A US$25 serum with US$5 shipping from a store in South Korea, delivered to New Zealand:
Example store in South KoreaUS$25 serum, US$5 shipping
ExampleItem priceNZ$44.53
Shipping to New ZealandNZ$8.91
New Zealand GST, 15%NZ$8.02
TotalNZ$61.45
Source: New Zealand Customs Service. Rules checked on 10 October 2026. This is general information, not tax advice.