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Importing into Norway

In short

Norway is not in the EU customs union. Goods delivered to Norway are exported from the EU and cleared under Norwegian rules; procedure 42 does not apply. This page covers what changes for a consignment from China cleared in Slovakia and delivered to Norway.

Where this country sits

Norway is not in the EU customs union. Goods delivered to Norway are exported from the EU and cleared under Norwegian rules; procedure 42 does not apply.

Outside the EU customs union

Norway is not in the EU customs union. Goods moving there from the EU are exported and cleared under national rules on arrival. EU customs procedure 42 does not apply, and EU import VAT treatment described elsewhere on this site does not carry over.

EU-wide rules that still apply

  • CBAM, the carbon border adjustment mechanism — Regulation (EU) 2023/956
  • EUDR, the deforestation regulation — Regulation (EU) 2023/1115
  • ICS2, advance cargo information — Import Control System 2
  • CE marking and product compliance — Regulation (EU) 2019/1020 and product directives
  • Anti-dumping duties — Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
  • Prohibited and restricted goods — Various EU and national measures
  • Dual-use goods — Regulation (EU) 2021/821
  • REACH and RoHS — Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 and Directive 2011/65/EU
Check the national tax administration for the current position.

This is general information, not advice for a specific shipment. Rules change; check the official source or ask us about your consignment.