Customs | Import and export Norway

There may be certain customs and VAT rules that you must be aware of when trading and importing goods to Norway. It is important that you understand these rules so that you can ensure that your shipment is processed correctly and without problems. That is why we have compiled an overview of customs regulations in Norway (2023).

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Import in Norway

When you send goods to Norway, you will typically have to pay customs duties and VAT on the goods. VAT and customs regulations are rules and procedures that must be followed when importing goods into a country.

VAT is a tax payable on goods and services that are sold within the country and it typically depends on the value of the goods. VAT helps to finance public services and help to ensure that there is a balance between the country's income and expenditure.

Customs duty is a tax that must be paid on certain goods that are imported into a country and it also typically depends on the value of the goods. Customs helps to protect the country's own business and contribute to financing public services.

However, there are certain goods that are exempt from duty and VAT, such as gifts, medicines and certain foodstuffs. In addition, there are also certain threshold values where you do not have to pay duty or VAT on goods if their value is lower than these threshold values.

Customs and VAT rules for products exported from Denmark to Norway

If you export products from Denmark to Norway, you must also be aware of certain customs and VAT rules. These rules depend on whether the goods are produced in Denmark or imported from another country, as well as whether the goods are intended to be sold in Norway or forwarded to a third country.

You usually have to pay duty and VAT on an item if:

It is produced in Denmark and is to be sold in Norway.
If the item is imported from another country and is to be sold in Norway.

You usually do not have to pay duty and VAT on an item if:

It is produced in Denmark and must be forwarded to a third country. However, this only applies if the item is not modified or resold in Norway.

In addition, there are also certain threshold values where you do not have to pay duty or VAT on goods if their value is lower than these threshold values.

ATA-carnet

The ATA carnet is a document that makes it possible to import certain goods, such as professional equipment, temporarily into Norway without having to pay customs duties and VAT. However, this only applies to goods that are to be used for professional purposes and that are to be exported again within a certain period.

If you wish to use the ATA carnet to import goods to Norway, you must apply for such a document from the Norwegian customs authority. At ColliCare, we are happy to help you apply for an ATA carnet and advise you on which goods are eligible to be imported in this way.

It must be convenient for you to send goods to and from Norway, which is why we offer to take care of the customs processing. When you export or import to Norway, you must be aware of particularly applicable rules for customs and VAT.

ColliCare Logistics offers customs processing to Norway