Export to Norway
Laws and regulations when you are going export to Norway
The first thing you need to know if you are going to export to Norway is that the country is not a member of the EU. This means that there are rules of conduct and customs regulations that you as a business owner need to be aware of in order to avoid unnecessary fees. In the worst case, your goods and goods may be refused entry by Norwegian customs.
Below is a detailed guide to help you navigate each step of the process.
There is no free trade between Norway and Sweden. However, it can be called free movement with reservations. Although the country is not a member of the EU, Norway is part of the EU's internal market, where there is free movement of goods and services. In addition to the 27 EU member states, the internal market also includes Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The three countries have a trade agreement (EEA) with the EU, which means free movement of goods and services. With certain exceptions.
As a company, you will need to pay customs fees and complete the correct customs declarations to successfully import from Sweden into Norway.
By using a customs agent like Tullify, you can feel confident that all your goods and cargo will enter Norway and reach their final destination. We will process your case within just a few hours of it reaching our staff. You can contact our staff via chat, form, email or call.
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How do I export? to Norway from Sweden?
There are several different ways you can export from Sweden to Norway. The easiest way is to contact us at Tullify and let us help you with the customs declaration and the export in its entirety. Through us you will receive help with the following steps that must be completed according to Norwegian customs:
- VAT handling and various costs that may arise (incl. excise duties)
- Customs regulations and customs costs for specific goods
- Correct declarations and declaration forms to be filled in
- Customs clearance of goods
- Classification of your goods
- Consulting
Customs regulations when sending goods and cargo to Norway
Norway is not part of the EU's common customs area – only countries that are members of the EU are. Within the EU's customs area, all customs formalities and customs controls between member states have been removed. Here, trade in goods is regulated by common customs legislation. When a good has been cleared through customs in connection with import from a country outside the EU, the good can circulate freely and be resold within the EU.
The requirements for the import of goods and services are often the same in the EU and the EEA. Other goods must be mutually recognized by the authorities of the EU and EEA countries. This requires that the goods meet the same rules of origin that apply to reduced duties in the EEA agreement. There are also goods that are regulated differently. Some are also not covered by the EEA agreement. This may be a reason why goods are not accepted by the customs authority of the recipient country.
What does it cost to export? to Norway ?
We at Tullfy can guarantee you good prices when you choose to export to Norway. Regardless of the size of your export, we have a solution and a price proposal for you and your company.
The prices of what it costs to export to Norway vary. Some of the factors that affect the price are different Norwegian customs regulations, inflation, the type of goods that are imported to Norway and the volume of the entire import.
Note: In Norway, you are exempt from the obligation to declare goods if you order goods from abroad where the shipment has a value of less than 350 NOK, including shipping and insurance costs.
What customs documents are required for export? to Norway ?
In order to export to Norway as a Swedish company, you need a Swedish export declaration. In short, you can say that it allows you to leave the EU. You also need to resolve a Norwegian Import Declaration in consultation with the buyer. We offer to help you with both parts so that you don't have to worry about it.
5 Steps to Selling to Norway
In order for the declaration to Norway to be carried out as quickly and easily as possible, you need to be aware of which rules and documentation apply to your particular goods.
Here are 5 important points to help you get started.
- Apply for an EORI number
An EORI number is a unique registration number used to identify your company within the EU. Apply for one here or we can check if you already have one for you. - Find out the commodity code and customs duty rate for your product
On the Swedish Customs website you will find both the Swedish commodity code and a reference to the Norwegian one. If you need help with the classification, just get in touch. - Check out export regulations in Norway
There may be export restrictions for your goods in Norway. For certain types of goods you will need a license or permit. Goods subject to restrictions in Norway include food and plants, alcoholic beverages and electrical products. In Norway you must also always pay import VAT and declare VAT. - Obtain the correct documentation (supporting documents)
To show what you are exporting, a commercial invoice called a “Commercial Invoice” is usually used, but for goods that you do not pay or charge for, a “Proforma Invoice” is used instead. You can choose to send the customs documentation electronically as EDI or via the Swedish Customs Internet Declaration (TID). Or you can call us and we will help you – from start to finish. - Do you need an export certificate?
In a few cases, such as temporary export or a request for a refund of customs duties on return, you may need proof that the goods have left the EU. The Swedish Tax Agency or other authorities may also want to see proof of export for other reasons. To obtain this, enter the code 30400 in the "special information/code" field in the export declaration.
FAQ - Read about the most common questions about exporting to Norway
What is required to export to Norway?
What is required to export to Norway is a Swedish export declaration together with a Norwegian import declaration. We can help you with both if you wish.
Is there a customs duty when exporting to Norway?
When exporting to Norway, you leave the EU when you cross the border and may therefore have to pay customs duties. However, as Norway is a member of the EEA, there is free trade between Norway and Sweden, which means that the recipient does not have to pay customs duties for most goods. It is mainly textiles, food and drinks that are subject to customs duties from Sweden to Norway.
