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Google are having a pre black friday sale on their recently released tech.
Pixel 9: Priced at $649 USD (down from $799 USD), which is approximately $1,092 NZD.
Pixel Watch 3 (41mm Wi-Fi): Priced at $279 USD (down from $349 USD), around $470 NZD (the larger 45mm watch is also on sale).
Pixel Buds Pro 2: Priced at $229 USD (down from $299 USD), which is about $384 NZD.
Total for all three items: $1,944 NZD + GST $292 + Customs Fee $94 + NZ Post Fee $63 + Dangerous Goods $150 = $2,543 (+ shipping)
The equivalent product line up from Apple is the iPhone 16 $1600, Apple Watch 10 $750 and the Airpods Pro 2 $480 = $2,830
Change your VPN location to the US and order from amazon.com using NZ Post's YouShop US address. Google Store doesn't ship to New Zealand yet and they will block the payment if you use an NZ bank (they don't accept bitcoin yet).
NZ Post/YouShop will receive the delivery for you in the US and then charge you 15% Goods and Services Tax (GST), shipping fees and additional customs fees. The exact shipping cost will be determined once they receive the package, where they can consolidate and weigh your items to provide a final estimate. Shipping air freight (8-12 days delivery) is $31 per kg and sea freight (85-125 days) is $24 per kg.
These items shouldn't attract any additional tarrifs/duties from NZ Government other than the 15% GST but they do charge a fee to do the paperwork. Expect an NZ Customs Fee of NZ$93.45 (Inc. GST) & NZ Post Admin Fee = NZ$63.25 (Inc. GST)
Unfortunately it looks like there's an additional fee of $150 for lithium ion batteries because they are considered dangerous, and they might only be allowed on sea freight. The significant administrative handling fees involved means this deal is really only available to those who can afford to order bulk items, it doesn't make sense if you're just ordering 1 phone.
All parcels valued over NZ$1,000.00 require a Customs Number (or Client Code for NZ commercial entities) from NZ Customs.
To apply for a Customs Number complete the NZCS 224-A Application form. Email the completed form and a copy of your photo ID to [email protected]. You will receive your Customs Number back by email which should be provided to NZ Post via our You Shop form."
Application Form: NZCS 224-A
Cool, but no warranty? If you're using Youshop, won't they charge you even more because all three items contain batteries? Seems like a lot of money to spend for a rather average phone.