Import and Export
Number of rules for importes and exporters
Information from the Directorate of Customs and Excise
It is the duty of the Customs and Excise authorities to charge custom duties and taxes as well as control all import and export into and out of Norway. Accordingly, there is a number of rules that must be adhered to.
The actual customs transaction is based on the principle of personal declaration. This means that the importer/exporter declares the goods to the customs authorities by an electronic (EDI) transfer to the TVINN system, i.e. the customs authorities’ central information system for the businesses, or by filling in the Single Administrative Document (SAD).
On the authority of the Norwegian Directorate of Customs and Excise, some importers, exporters and transport agencies are allowed to carry out the customs dispatching.
The goods cannot be used or exported before the customs office has approved by giving the transaction a dispatch- and serial number.
The customs authorities will in each case decide if and to what extent the goods shall be checked. The check may be in the form of document check, physical check of the goods and/or check of the owner’s/exporter’s books.Remember to contact the Customs and Excise authorities when importing and exporting goods.
Information from the Directorate of Customs and Excise
The customs authorities have produced their own handbooks related to import and export of goods. These handbooks, found on the Internet pages of the directorate (www.toll.no), are in Norwegian only.
Contact the nearest customs office for further information.Remember to contact the customs office when goods are imported or exported.
It is your responsibility to make sure all current regulations are followed.
You may avoid many problems if you check out the regulations before the transaction takes place.
