Importing Into 🇳🇴 Norway
De Minimis Threshold
US$0
0 NOK (since 2020 reform)
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
Norway abolished its NOK 350 personal-import duty-free threshold in April 2020. All commercial parcels attract 25% MVA + customs duty. VOEC scheme requires foreign sellers to register and collect VAT for parcels under NOK 3,000.
As of: 2020-04-01
VAT / GST on Imports
25%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | EU/EEA Customs Declaration |
| 02 | EU Firearms Pass + Norwegian police permit |
| 03 | Helfo permit for non-EEA medications |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms (police permit + EU Firearms Pass)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (Helfo permit)
- ⚠Cultural property
- ⚠Currency over NOK 25,000
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Narcotics
- ✗Counterfeit goods
- ✗CITES-listed species
- ✗Asbestos products
Special Notes
- 01Norway is NOT in the EU but is in the Schengen Area and the European Economic Area (EEA).
- 02VOEC (VAT On E-Commerce) scheme: foreign sellers register to collect 25% VAT at point of sale for parcels under NOK 3,000.
- 03Currency: Norwegian krone (NOK).
Documented Import Rules
Vape / E-Cigarette
🇳🇴 Norway
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Norway.
Alcohol / Spirits
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Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Norway.
Tobacco Cigarettes
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Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Norway.
CBD Oil
🇳🇴 Norway
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Norway.
Cannabis Seeds
🇳🇴 Norway
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Norway.
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade)
🇳🇴 Norway
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Norway.
Codeine (Medication)
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Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Norway.
Adderall (Medication)
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Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Norway.
Tramadol (Medication)
🇳🇴 Norway
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Norway.
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