Hi,
I flew my bike from Heathrow to Newark in October last year.
I arrived three hours after my bike and rode it away the same day. Luckily I could walk to Customs from the agent{s warehouse.
I had a carnet but US Customs only looked at it out of curiosity and training purposes but wouldnt use it.
I used the AWB, original V5 & passport, (I also have my original bike invoice just in case).
They were very quick and helpful - it took about 20 minutes to do the temporary import form with which I collected my bike.
I suggest getting as much info before you leave NZ:
1 getting all addresses, contact numbers, names, office hours for US agent
2 address and distance Customs is from your freight agent. office hours.
Good Luck
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Jerome
http://www.fowb.co.uk
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