Can you mail chocolate bars to New Zealand and Australia from the US?

Question

Hey there~ I know that both countries have strict import/mail regulations that restrict certain food products, but what about chocolate? I'm not talking cases and cases of the stuff, just a single bar or two. Both countries forbid the receipt via post of "dairy products"; does this include milk chocolate? I am the administrator of an online swap group on flickr and I'm just trying to get a better idea of what can and can't be sent to these places. Any input by people living in either Australia or NZ would be much appreciated!

Answer 1

It's no problem to send these to Australia. When they talk about dairy it's more about milk, cheese etc. foods that have live bacteria. Chocolates and lollies are fine.

Answer 2

YES! I often send and recieve chocolate and other packeted food from USA, Canada and Europe. As long as it's processed. I have even had a sesame seed bar from Greece arrive in NZ and we're anal about seeds etc. I would say no to honey also. I'm about to have chocolate and candy brought into NZ from the US and I'm sending some back (a swap). I just write 'confectionery' or 'candy' etc on the Customs Declaration sticker.