Originally Posted by
oranjemakker
Arent items bought overseas or duty free part of your personal effects? Unless something like booze or cigarettes
this is from the customs website
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Providing items meet biosecurity requirements, you do not have to declare your clothing, footwear, jewellery, and toiletries – these are regarded as 'personal effects' if they are intended solely for your own use."
https://www.customs.govt.nz/personal...free-shopping/
No if they are bought overseas or duty free they aren't personal effects. Personal effects are things you already own, bought and used prior to leaving the country.