Norway's landscape is renowned for its majestic mountains and 1000 fjords, many of which launched the feared Vikings in the Dark Ages.
Today, Norwegians are a peaceful people who have created one of the world's wealthiest and happiest countries. And they like to shop too.
Just look at their e-commerce stats:
One of the highest per capita users of the internet - 97%
$5.2 billion USD of transactions in 2019 (in a population of 5.3 million)
6% expected annual growth rate until 2024
E-commerce information for this page came from Statista and Datafeed, and many other Norwegian government websites.
Shipping Rates
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Norway through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Norway. Whether you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Norway
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 1, 2023
8:49 am
Trondheim, TR, NO
Delivered
May 31, 2023
7:18 am
Stavanger, ST, NO
In transit
May 30, 2023
9:03 pm
Bergen, BE, NO
International Clearance
May 30, 2023
8:14 am
Oslo, OS, NO
In transit
May 30, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 29, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
Pickup Scan
Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Norway before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
Documents can be shipped from Canada to Norway duty-free providing the shipment's value is less than NOK 350 (about $50 CDN).
A wide variety of materials are considered documents including travel information material from Canadian tourism authorities.
However, private touristic publications are generally not allowed, but may enter if they are books and documents of a scientific,
cultural, or educational nature.
Other items considered to be documents include:
Bids and blueprints for a bid invitation (for example, architectural plans to obtain a contract) or intercompany use
Diplomas
Driver's Licences
Examination Papers
Passports
Song books
Visa Applications
There are restrictions on certain items as shown below:
Document Type
Restriction
Airline tickets
Only if validated
Annual reports and newsletters
Intercompany paper for internal use and with no commercial value
Brochures
If non-commercial or for intercompany use
Business cards
Up to 15
Cheques
If personalised
Comics
If published in book form
Credit cards
In the name of the card owner only
Greeting cards and invitations
If personalised
Manuals
Technical manuals in an appropriate number for the purpose
Negatives, slides, and printing films sent to a press or publishing agency
If the shipment has had its value increased due to editorial or press charges, an invoice is required
Newspapers and magazines
Providing they are for non-commercial purposes only
Stationery
Must be personalised with no commercial value and in a quantity proportional to non-commercial use
Tickets for stage performances, football (soccer) matches, and concerts
If the shipment weighs less than 4 kg
Traveller's cheques
Must be personalised
NOTE:
Shipments with an unrealistic value or no value indicated will be charged NOK 50 (about $7 CDN) per kilogram by Customs authorities.
Shipments of more than 25 kg, or shipped without an invoice will be assessed a customs value above the de minimis threshold,
and incur VAT charges.
Gifts can be shipped to Norway from Canada with no duties or taxes incurred if the value of the shipment
(not including shipping charges) is less than NOK 1,000 (about $145 CDN).
Gifts of food, plants, and weapons cannot be shipped to Norway.
NOTE: Make sure to include the words "Gift Shipment" or "Unsolicited Gift" are included on the commercial
invoice (see sample).
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
If an individual living in Canada sends a gift to another individual in Norway, it is assumed the gift:
Is free and no financial compensation is expected
Will be used by the receiver and/or the receiver's family
Has a value of NOK 1,000 or less (about $145 CDN) - so that no duties or taxes are charged
A gift will have VAT charged by Norwegian Customs if:
Its value is greater than NOK 1,000 (about $145 CDN)
The person sending it lives in Norway, even if they are staying in Canada temporarily
It was sent from a store (even if purchased from an individual)
It is meant to be distributed to a company's clients
Contains alcoholic beverages or tobacco products
Shipments from Business-to-business
No information is available at this time.
Shipments From a Business-to-Individual
If a gift is shipped from a Canadian business to individuals that are clients of the company, then VAT will be charged.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Edvard Munch 0578 Oslo Norway
Phone: +47 23 49 35 00
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Sending Multiple Gifts to Norway
If a shipment contains several boxes to the same recipient, then duties and taxes will be charged,
even if the value of the shipment is NOK 1,000 or less (about $145 CDN).
Exemption from duties and taxes does not apply if a shipment contains several containers for the same recipient,
regardless of whether the individual containers have a value of NOK 1,000 or less.
Be sure to:
Words "Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package" appear in General Description of Goods as well as the Detailed description of goods
(see sample)
Individually wrap and tag each gift separately
Ensure the names on each tag are different and clearly marked on the commercial invoice
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Edvard Munch 0578 Oslo Norway
Phone: +47 23 49 35 00
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
You may ship your personal effects to Norway from Canada without paying duties and taxes providing:
You have lived outside of Norway continuously for more than 1 year
The items are used and you have owned them while living in Canada
The goods will be used by you when you start living in Norway
When you arrive in Norway you will have to submit a declaration for the importation of household goods
Form RD0030.
This form is available by clicking
here.
NOTE: An inventory list of household goods should be included with the shipment.
Dutiable and Taxable Items
Alcohol, tobacco products, food,
and occupational equipment are not exempt from duties and taxes when shipped with personal effects. They must be declared.
Moving Temporarily
No information about moving temporarily to Norway is available at this time.
Moving Permanently
No information about moving permanently to Norway is available at this time.
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal effects being delivered to my new address.
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
5 Pairs
Personal Effects: 5 pairs of various types of shoes
IN
$40.00
1 Each
Personal Effects: Arc'terix Winter Jacket
CA
$478.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Personal Effects Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $678.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Food, Chocolate, Candies
Norway is concerned about diseases entering the country via food. Therefore a number of items are not allowed to be shipped from Canada.
Do Not Ship
Meat and its products
Milk and dairy products
Infant food or milk from China
You May Ship
Powdered infant milk, infant food and special foods required for medical reasons (the product must be shelf-stable, a commercial preparation, and in a sealed package)
Baked goods such as bread, cookies, and cakes, providing they contain no meat
Chocolate and confectionary
Food supplements if packaged for consumer use
Meat concentrates and extracts
Olives stuffed with fish
Noodles and pasta if they contain no meat
Soup flavourings and stocks if packages for consumer use
Foods of animal origin other than meat, milk and their products, to a maximum of 1 kg
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
Edvard Munch 0578 Oslo Norway
Phone: +47 23 49 35 00
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2021 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent / Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Samples
Product samples may be shipped from Canada to Norway duty and tax free for the purpose of encouraging orders of the product.
This can include small samples of consumables - chocolate, food, beverages, perfume - that are freely distributed at trade stands and fairs.
Models and patterns of products can also be imported duty and tax free providing they are not for sale.
For a sample to be shipped duty-free, a few conditions must be followed.
The sample is of negligible value
The good is not for sale
The sample good is to be made unusable or unsuitable for sale. For example,
shoes may be punctured (a higher value item may enter duty-free, but it must be re-exported to Canada)
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Edvard Munch 0578 Oslo Norway
Phone: +47 23 49 35 00
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Canada and Norway are partners in the European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA), but it only covers goods.
Services such as repairs to equipment are not exempt from duties and taxes.
Items Under Warranty
Equipment under warranty shipped to Norway for repairs will not incur GST charges when they are returned to Canada.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
If an item is no longer under warranty and repairs are done on the item in Norway,
then GST will be charged on the repair cost plus the cost of the parts incorporated into the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Norway
If you're sending your package for repair to Norway, include the following information on the parcel:
The words 'REPAIR & RETURN' are stated on the commercial invoice under General Description or Remarks
Serial/Product number must be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section on the commercial invoice
Copy of Repair Contract included with all your export documentation
NOTE:
Goods that are no longer under warranty for repair may require duties and taxes to be paid when the shipment returns to Canada.
Returning Product After Repair
If your product has been repaired in Canada and is being returned back to Norway, ensure to do the following:
Write 'REPAIR & RETURN' on the commercial invoice in the General Description or Remarks section
Indicate the value of the product INCLUDING the cost of the repair under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Norway
NOTE:
If you don't have the original tracking information or documentation then the recipient may be charged duties and taxes on the shipment.
Repair Checklist
Commercial Invoice must clearly state 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks section, and include the estimated time of return
Include the repair contract with shipment
Indicate the serial or product number and the cost of repairs under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Shipping certain goods to Norway on a temporary basis can be done without paying duties and taxes and without providing a security or guarantee.
The goods that qualify for this provision include:
Professional equipment with a value of less than NOK 10,000 (about $1,450 CDN)
Production and broadcast equipment
Tourists' luggage
Goods That Require a Security Payment
In order to avoid paying duties and taxes, the following goods will require a security to be paid upon entering Norway:
Professional equipment with a value greater than NOK 10,000 (about $1,450 CDN)
Goods destined for demonstration at exhibitions and trade fairs
Equipment for fairs and circuses
Equipment for sporting and cultural events
Goods and equipment that will be tested
Scientific instruments and specialist tools
Qualifying for Duty & Tax Free Temporary Import
In order to import your goods duty and tax free into Norway, you can pick from 1 of the 2 Temporary Import Methods listed below.
Each option has its pros and cons. Regardless, each of the following methods requires you to complete a Commercial Invoice (CI). More details
below.
Option #
Temporary Import Method
Risk of paying Duties and taxes
1
Commercial Invoice + Security Payment
Very Low. High - if broker cannot clear goods temporarily)
2
Commercial Invoice
+
ATA Carnet
Very Low
1. Complete a Commercial Invoice Only + Security Payment
This is the simplest and quickest option. See example.
NOTE:
You should be aware that shipping using this method doesn't guarantee that your items will be imported duty/tax free.
Not all brokers will clear goods as temporary imports (i.e. UPS, Fedex, DHL) nor is it a guarantee that customs won't charge any duties and taxes.
2. CI + an ATA Carnet
This option is great for items that frequently travel in and out of the country.
It's also great because once you have an ATA Carnet,
it is accepted by 176 countries worldwide making the application process a one-time thing.
In addition to declaring your commercial invoice as a temporary import, you can get an ATA Carnet for the items that are of temporary nature.
ATA Carnets are beyond the scope of this article. You can however,
contact your local chamber of commerce and they will be able to guide you along.
You can also find more information here:
http://www.chamber.ca/carnet/
In addition to the 2 options listed above, the following conditions must also be met in order to qualify for a duty and VAT free exemption:
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than 12 months in Norway, otherwise there will be duty, tax, and sanction charges
NOTE:
If the above conditions are not followed, duties and taxes will be charged as though the goods have been imported permanently.
Your Customs broker can clear goods of a temporary nature (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc. typically cannot clear goods of temporary nature).
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
Occasional Shipper
If you ship occasionally to Norway (i.e. items you sold on eBay), there isn't too much you need to do. You will need to:
Include 3 copies of the commercial invoice with your shipment
Provide a detailed description of the goods on the commercial invoice (in order to avoid customs delays).
NOTE: No EORI number needed if you are shipping as a private individual
Regular Shipper
If you regularly ship sold goods to Norway, we recommend you consult with a licensed customs broker in Norway. There may be some requirements that you will need to comply with such as obtaining an
Economic Operator Registration and Identification number.
Most shipments will incur a VAT charge of 25%, except food products, which incur a 15% rate.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Edvard Munch 0578 Oslo Norway
Phone: +47 23 49 35 00
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 29 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Norway. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Norway, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
Import duties and taxes in Norway are calculated based on the sum of the Customs Value, Insurance Amount,
and Freight costs (shipping costs). This is known as CIF.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
Using the CIF Value, you can predict how much duty and tax the recipient would have to pay the Norwegian government to receive their goods.
Because of the European Free Trade Agreement (EFTA) between Canada and Norway, most goods traded between them are duty-free. The exceptions are textiles (clothing) and foodstuffs.
VAT will usually be charged on all imported goods to Norway. The standard VAT rate is 25%, but is reduced to 15% for foodstuffs.
Thresholds
Norway's de minimis value for duties and taxes on a shipment is NOK 350 (about $50 CDN).
This means if a shipment's value is less than NOK 350 - including freight and insurance costs - then no duties or taxes are owing to the Norwegian authorities.
Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Duty Exemption
(De minimis Value)
NOK 350 (about $50 CDN)
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
25% (Standard)
15% (Foodstuffs)
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
NOK 350
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
NOTES:
The NOK 350 limit does not apply to alcoholic beverages; taxes will be charged.
If both taxable and tax-free items are in the shipment, no taxes will be charged if the total value is less than NOK 350. Above this value, the taxable items will be taxed.
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Norway from Canada can take between 2-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 2 months to complete the delivery.
