Importing Medicines
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I import Traditional Chinese Medicines?
Some Chinese Medicines may be imported.
They must not contain prescription medicines.
It is prohibited to import certain plant or animal products. The CITES Team at the Department of Conservation regulate such products and should be contacted for further information regarding this issue. Their email address is cites@doc.govt.nz
The Ministry for Primary Industries regulate the requirements for such products imported in raw form. Their email address is Quarantine_Enquiry@mpi.govt.nz