Customs Regulations in Norway

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

• Copy of Passport
• Inventory (legible original and one copy in Norwegian or English)
• Norwegian Customs Form RG-124 or RG-124A (original) must be completed and signed by Customer
  • This form is obtainable from Destination Agent

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• Customers presence at the time of customs clearance may be required
• Used household goods and personal effects duty and value added tax free provided they have been in owner's possession and used for at least one year prior to importation
• Goods must show signs of wear

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

• New items (indicate purchase price abroad)
• Live plants (Phytosanitary Certificate from country of origin required)
• Animal products require a permit from the Department of Agriculture
• Alcohol and tobacco can only be imported with Private Importation Permit issued by Norwegian Government and duties and taxes assessed are extremely high
  • Extreme duties and taxes apply even for small quantities
  • Detailed list required
  • Load at container doors for easy access

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Narcotics and certain drugs
• Medicines and vitamins
• Fresh meat
• Products from endangered species, such as ivory, snake skins and some furs
• Cordless phones
• Explosives
• Firearms, weapons and ammunition require a special import license from the Chief of Police at destination
  • Membership in a fishing or hunting club required
  • Weapons will be confiscated without license from Police
  • Automatic weapons are strictly prohibited
  • Proof of ownership
  • Licenses from country of origin
• CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IF ABOVE ARE INCLUDED IN THE SHIPMENT
• Load at container doors for easy access

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Owner must be present for Customs clearance
• Only one car or motorcycle allowed per family member
• Autos duty-free if:
  • Foreign customer moving to Norway on a two year visa and auto is re-exported at the end of the two years
  • Customer has owned the vehicle and it has been registered in owner's name for at least one year with a minimum of 5000km/3200 miles prior to importation
  • Returning Norwegians must have resided abroad for at least five continuous years. (Exception; foreign visitor entering Norway on a 2 year visa may bring an auto duty/tax free with the understanding that the auto must be exported from Norway at the end of this period.)
  • Customer has had possession of a driver's license for a minimum of one year
  • Vehicle will not be sold within two years after date of importation
• Vehicle does not qualify for duty-free import
• Must state mileage, make, year, model, registration, plate and chassis number, and year the car was registered in owner�s name
• All vehicles must comply with safety standards and emission control regulations.
• Vehicle has to arrive in Norway within three months of owner's arrival
• Vehicle must be insured in Norway before it can be driven
• Only family members residing at owner's residence are permitted to use the vehicle
• Other regulations and strict requirements may apply

PETS

• Strictly regulated
• Health and Vaccination Certificate and Import Permit required
• Four month quarantine in an approved and licensed facility is required (long waiting list; application far in advance recommended)
• Animals which are not "natural" in Norway are prohibited