Everything you need to know — transit times, customs rules, import duties, carrier options and shipping tips for Norway.
| Carrier | Economy | Express |
|---|---|---|
| DHL Express | — | 1–2 days |
| FedEx | — | 2–3 days |
| UPS | 5–7 days | 2–3 days |
| DPD | 5–7 days | — |
| GLS | 6–8 days | — |
Business days. Customs clearance time not included — allow 1–5 extra days depending on the goods.
Every shipment to Norway must include the correct documentation or it will be held at customs.
Mandatory for all shipments. Must include HS code, declared value in EUR/NOK, country of origin, sender and recipient details.
Proves EU preferential origin — enables 0% or reduced import duty on goods manufactured in Portugal/EU under Norway-EU preferential arrangements.
Itemised list of contents matching the commercial invoice — required for Norwegian customs clearance.
Your EU Economic Operator Registration and Identification number — required on all commercial export documents.
Import duties and taxes apply to all shipments to Norway. Duty-free de minimis threshold: NOK 350 (~€30) — goods below this are VAT-exempt for personal imports (lowered from NOK 3,000 in April 2023). VAT/local tax: 25% MVA (Merverdiavgift) — standard rate. Reduced: 15% on food..
| Product Category | Typical Duty Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Most manufactured goods (EU origin with EUR.1) | 0% | EU-origin goods typically qualify for preferential 0% duty under Norway's EEA-derived trade arrangements |
| Most manufactured goods (without EUR.1) | 0–5% MFN | Many Norwegian MFN rates are low — check Norwegian Customs tariff for your specific HS code |
| Agricultural products | Varies (may be high) | Norwegian agricultural sector is highly protected — agricultural products can face significant duties |
| Fish and seafood | 0–15% | Norway is a major fish producer — imports may face protective duties depending on species |
| Clothing and textiles | 10.7% | Textile and garment imports face moderate duty in Norway |
Duty rates are indicative. Actual rates depend on the HS code classification of your goods. Consult a customs broker for high-value or complex shipments.
The following items have import restrictions or are prohibited in Norway. Check carrier guidelines before shipping.
Always include a EUR.1 Movement Certificate for EU-manufactured goods — it enables 0% or reduced import duty and costs almost nothing to obtain from Portuguese customs authorities.
Norwegian customs (Tolletaten) is among Europe's most efficient — correctly documented shipments clear same-day in most cases.
DHL Express is the strongest carrier for Norway — excellent Oslo hub operations, next-day delivery to Norwegian business addresses.
Norwegian addresses can be very remote (Svalbard, Tromsø, Bodø, Lofoten islands) — always check if the destination is in a remote postal zone and confirm remote area surcharges with the carrier.
VOEC registration: if you have NOK 500,000+ annual Norwegian B2C e-commerce sales, register for VOEC with Skatteetaten (Norwegian Tax Administration) — this allows you to collect and remit Norwegian VAT directly, improving customer experience.
Norwegian consumers expect full tracking and delivery notifications in Norwegian — choose carriers with strong Norwegian consumer communications.
Yes — Norway is not an EU member, so all commercial shipments require customs clearance and a commercial invoice with HS code, declared value and country of origin. A EUR.1 Movement Certificate is strongly recommended for EU-manufactured goods to claim 0% or reduced import duty. Norwegian customs is efficient — well-documented shipments typically clear within a few hours.
Norwegian MVA (Merverdiavgift) is 25% standard rate on most goods. A reduced rate of 15% applies to food. MVA is charged on the CIF customs value (cost + insurance + freight) and paid by the Norwegian importer. The de minimis threshold was lowered from NOK 3,000 to NOK 350 (~€30) in April 2023 — most commercial shipments will be above this threshold.
VOEC (VAT On E-Commerce) is Norway's system for overseas online sellers. Sellers with NOK 500,000+ annual Norwegian B2C sales must register for Norwegian VAT via the VOEC scheme and collect 25% MVA at point of sale instead of having customers pay VAT on import. Registration is via the Norwegian Tax Administration (Skatteetaten) portal at voec.skatteetaten.no.
Norway is not dramatically more expensive than comparable EU Scandinavian destinations for express services — DHL Express rates are similar to Sweden or Denmark. Economy road services (DPD, GLS) may carry small surcharges for Norwegian delivery due to the land bridge requirement via Denmark/Sweden. Remote Norwegian addresses (northern Norway, islands) attract significant remote area surcharges from all carriers.
A EUR.1 Movement Certificate (formally 'Movement Certificate EUR.1') proves that your goods are of preferential EU origin, enabling 0% or reduced import duty under Norway's preferential trade arrangements with the EU. To obtain a EUR.1, apply to your regional Portuguese customs office (Autoridade Tributária e Aduaneira) with a completed form EUR.1 and evidence of EU origin (supplier declaration, production records). For regular exporters, consider Approved Exporter status — this allows you to self-certify origin on invoices.
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