If you are exporting goods, Bring can provide transport and expertise in customs clearance and also carry out other customs services. Shipments must be declared for import in the following cases:
- High-value goods. All shipments where the value of the goods exceeds NOK 5000
- Temporary export. All shipments that require temporary export, e.g. goods sent abroad for repair and that will be returned to Norway
- Re-export. All re-exports of goods that have been temporarily imported into Norway
Please be aware that goods valued under NOK 5000 must still be declared if they are subject to restrictions.
Goods cannot be sent out of Norway before Norwegian Customs has authorised this. An export permit is issued when the goods have been electronically cleared through customs in TVINN. When the Norwegian Customs have given their authorisation, the goods can be shipped.
If your business wishes to send goods to Svalbard and Jan Mayen, it is important to be aware that although these areas belong to Norway, they are considered as foreign countries for the purpose of customs and customs clearance documentation in line with other exports.
Customs clearance documentation to countries outside Scandinavia must be filled out in English.
Important documentation for the exporter
If your goods are to be transported from Norway without delay, the exporter must label and address the items appropriately and send us the correct customs clearance documentation. We will then carry out customs clearance and declare your goods for export.
Documents that the exporter should produce when declaring goods for export:
- A commercial invoice must always accompany the item
- Documentary evidence of origin (proof of origin, consignment note [EUR1/invoice declaration])
- Pro forma invoices are only used in special cases
As soon as the goods are declared for export, the customs clearance papers will be sent to the exporter, and the exporter is required to keep these papers for at least ten years. The customs clearance papers are important when applying to the Norwegian Tax Administration for VAT settlement (documentation requirement in accordance with the Norwegian VAT Act).
You can find more information about the documents required for exporting goods abroad under the "Customs clearance documentation" section.
Special authorisation
A number of products, such as foodstuffs, fish products and high-tech goods of military and strategic significance, require export authorisation (special authorisation) before they can be transported from Norway.
If you are sending goods to Norway's most important partners in the EU, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), the US, China and Japan, special export authorisation is not usually required from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Different countries have different rules regarding for which countries an export licence is required. As the exporter, your business is always responsible for finding out which rules apply, which means that you must know which goods you are forbidden to sell and which are subject to licence.
International trade restrictions
A number of countries are subject to international trade restrictions. This can change at any time and, therefore, you must always keep abreast of current restrictions. Find out if the goods you want to export are subject to trade restrictions.
Export prohibitions may also apply to certain groups of goods in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ regulations.
See what Norwegian Customs say about Exporting goods from Norway.
