Norway
Norway Customs Information – HHGlogistics
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Copy of passport
- Legible inventory list written in Norwegian or English; original and 1 copy required.
- Norwegian customs form RG-124 or RG-124A to be completed and signed by customer (original copies)
- Can obtain these forms from destination age
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- Your presence may be required during the customs clearance process
- Used household goods and personal effects may be duty and value added tax free provided items have been in your possession and used for a minimum of 1 year prior to import
- Imported goods must show obvious signs of wear
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- New items – must indicate purchase price abroad
- Phytosanitary certificate required from country of origin to import live plants
- Permit from the Department of Agriculture required for importation of animal products
- Tobacco and alcohol may only be imported with possession of a Private Importation Permit obtained by the Norwegian Government; duties and taxes for these items assessed and are extremely high
- High taxes and duties also apply for small quantities of tobacco and alcohol
- Requires a detailed list
- Must be loaded at container door for easy access
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Narcotics and certain drugs
- Vitamins and medicines
- Fresh meat
- Products derived from endangered species including ivory, snake skins and some furs
- Cordless phones
- Explosives
- Weapons, firearms and ammunition require a special import license obtained from the Chief of Police upon arrival. The following also applies:
- Requires a membership in a fishing or hunting club
- Without license from Police, weapons will be confiscated
- Automatic weapons strictly prohibited
- Proof of ownership required
- Need license from country of origin
- REQUIRES YOUR PRESENCE AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IF ANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR SHIPMENT
- Load all prohibited items at front near container doors for easy access
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Must be present for customs clearance if importing a vehicle
- Allowed only 1 car or motorcycle per family member
- May import vehicles duty-free if:
- You are foreign and moving to Norway on a 2 year visa, and if your vehicle is re-exported at the end of the 2 year term
- You have owned the vehicle for at least 1 year, with a minimum of 5000km/3200 miles and it has been registered in your name for that year, prior to importation
- Returning Norwegians must have lived abroad for a minimum of 5 consecutive years
- You have had a drivers license for at least 1 year
- Will not sell vehicle within 2 years after importation date
- Vehicles do not qualify for duty-free import
- Required to indicate mileage, year, make, model, registration, plate and chassis number, and year the car was registered in your name
- All imported vehicles required to comply with safety standards and emission control regulations
- Vehicle must arrive in Norway within 3 months of your arrival
- Must insure vehicle in Norway before you can drive it
- Only family members residing in the same home as owner are permitted to use vehicle
- Other regulations and strict requirements may apply
PETS
- Strictly regulated
- Requires a health and vaccination certificate, as well as an import permit
- Requires a 4 month quarantine period in an approved and licensed facility – has long waiting list, highly recommended to apply far in advance
- Animals not considered “natural” in Norway are prohibited
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Norway customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. HHGlogistics is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
