Buyer segment
Specialty and wellness retail
Clean-label roasted and organic lots, premium small formats.
Oceania · Supplying New Zealand
Makhana Supplier for New Zealand
Container and air-freight supply of raw, roasted, flavoured and private label makhana for importers, distributors and retail buyers in New Zealand — with Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) documentation and destination-ready labelling handled before dispatch.
- Ports: Auckland, Tauranga
- 22–28 days by sea; 4–6 days by air.
- GI tagged Mithila origin lots
- New Zealand labelling compliance
Importing makhana into New Zealand
What clearance actually requires, who carries the obligation, and where first shipments go wrong.
Import regime and who is liable
New Zealand's biosecurity regime is as demanding as Australia's and applies the same scrutiny to packaging and containers as to the food itself. Import health standards published by MPI govern what may enter and under what conditions, wooden packaging must meet ISPM 15, and containers are checked for soil and plant contamination. Imported food is subject to clearance under the Food Act regime, with the New Zealand importer responsible for ensuring the food is safe and suitable and meets the Food Standards Code.
Labelling that clears customs and satisfies the buyer
The FSANZ Food Standards Code is shared with Australia, so one compliant artwork serves both markets — worth exploiting if you are entering the region, since it halves the design and compliance work. A Nutrition Information Panel in the prescribed format is mandatory, allergens are declared under the Code, and the New Zealand supplier or importer name and address appear on pack.
Classification and duty
HS 0802.99 for plain and roasted, 2008.19 for seasoned retail preparations. New Zealand applies low or nil tariffs to a broad range of food imports; confirm the tariff item with your broker, and note that GST applies on importation.
None of this is advice you should act on without your own customs broker confirming the item-level position — tariff treatment changes, and it changes by classification rather than by product name. What we guarantee is the documentation: invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, health certificate and accredited lab analysis, prepared in-house and couriered ahead of arrival.
Who buys makhana in New Zealand
Specialty grocery, wellness retail and ethnic distribution networks.
Buyer segment
Ethnic distribution
Plain 4–5 Suta, concentrated in Auckland.
Buyer segment
Food service
Catering formats into hospitality.
Buyer segment
Private label
Own-brand packs sharing artwork with Australian listings.
Route, timing and the buying calendar
Getting it there
Auckland handles most volume, with Tauranga an efficient alternative for North Island distribution. Services from Nhava Sheva commonly tranship through Southeast Asia or Australia, which is what puts the transit at the longer end of our Oceania range — a direct-service booking, where available, is worth asking for.
When to place the order
Southern-hemisphere pattern, so the January–February summer and new-year window is strongest. Diwali supports a spring peak through ethnic distribution in Auckland. Volumes are smaller than Australia's, which makes consolidated or shared-container shipping worth considering.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Region | Oceania |
| Discharge ports | Auckland, Tauranga |
| Transit time | 22–28 days by sea; 4–6 days by air. |
| Regulator | Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) |
| Pack formats | Retail pouches · Organic lots · Bulk 25 kg |
| HS code | 0802.99 plain and roasted · 2008.19 seasoned retail |
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Nhava Sheva / Kolkata, CIF destination |
| Payment terms | 30% advance and balance against documents, or LC at sight |
Need a different port or Incoterm? Send your requirement and we quote against it.
Supplying New Zealand — buyer questions
Can one pack design serve both New Zealand and Australia?
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In large part, yes — both apply the FSANZ Food Standards Code, so the Nutrition Information Panel, allergen declaration and compositional rules are shared. Check the importer or supplier address requirements and any country-of-origin statement for each country separately, since those are set nationally.
Is a full container viable for a New Zealand first order?
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Often not, and that is fine. New Zealand volumes are typically smaller than Australian ones, so first orders frequently move as air freight or as part of a consolidated shipment. We can also ship a mixed container across several grades and formats rather than requiring a single-SKU container load.
What does MPI look at on arrival?
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Biosecurity first: the container, the pallets and the packaging, checked against the relevant import health standard for soil, plant material and pest contamination. Food safety and labelling compliance are assessed under the Food Act regime. We ship on ISPM 15 compliant pallets with food-grade liners and supply the packing declaration that supports clearance.
What is the minimum order for a shipment to New Zealand?
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500 kg for a single grade by air, or one container load by sea — around 6 –8 MT in a 20ft container and 14–16 MT in a 40ft high cube, since makhana cubes out before it weighs out. Private label runs are set by the printed-film minimum, currently 1,000–5,000 units per SKU depending on pack format.
How long does delivery to New Zealand take end to end?
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Samples reach you in 3–5 working days. On a confirmed order, production runs 10–15 days, then 22–28 days by sea; 4–6 days by air Add clearance and inland movement at your end.
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Get a landed-cost quote for New Zealand
Share grade, volume and discharge port. Our export desk replies within 24–48 business hours with pricing, a specification sheet and a shipping schedule for New Zealand.
Everything a buyer usually asks
Short, direct answers to the questions we get most often from importers, distributors and brand owners.
How is it shipped, and to which ports?
Most orders move by sea in FCL containers from Nhava Sheva, Mundra or Kolkata; urgent or sample volumes go by air from Delhi or Mumbai. We work on FOB, CFR, CIF and DDP terms, whichever suits your freight arrangement. Because makhana is low density, we plan the load by volume so you are not paying for half-empty containers, and we can consolidate multiple grades or SKUs into a single container.
What certifications and licences do you hold?
Bevive Retail Pvt. Ltd. holds an Importer Exporter Code (IEC), an FSSAI licence, APEDA registration, GST registration and Startup India recognition. Processing runs at our Darbhanga plant and contracted partner units operating ISO 22000 / HACCP food safety systems, and organic lots are supplied against NPOP and NOP certification. For each shipment we provide a certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate and a third-party lab report covering moisture, aflatoxin, pesticide residue and microbiological limits. Buyer-appointed inspection agencies such as SGS or Bureau Veritas are welcome at any stage.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
For loose bulk makhana the practical minimum is 500 kg for air freight and one container load for sea freight — around 6–8 MT in a 20ft container and 14–16 MT in a 40ft high cube, since makhana is very light and cubes out before it weighs out. For private label retail packs the MOQ is 1,000–5,000 units per SKU depending on pack format, driven by the printed-film minimum rather than by us. First-time buyers can start with a smaller trial shipment while a relationship is being established.