DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

•  Copy of Passport
•  Inventory (legible original and one copy in Norwegian or English)
•  Norwegian Customs Form RG-124 or RG-124A (original) must be completed and signed by Customer
• This form is obtainable from Destination Agent

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

•  Customers presence at the time of customs clearance may be required
•  Used household goods and personal effects duty and value added tax free provided they have been in owner's possession and used for at least one year prior to importation
•  Goods must show signs of wear

DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS

•  New items (indicate purchase price abroad)
•  Live plants (Phytosanitary Certificate from country of origin required)
•  Animal products require a permit from the Department of Agriculture
•  Alcohol and tobacco can only be imported with Private Importation Permit issued by Norwegian Government and duties and taxes assessed are extremely high
• Extreme duties and taxes apply even for small quantities
• Detailed list required
• Load at container doors for easy access

PROHIBITED ITEMS

•  Narcotics and certain drugs
•  Medicines and vitamins
•  Fresh meat
•  Products from endangered species, such as ivory, snake skins and some furs
•  Cordless phones
•  Explosives
•  Firearms, weapons and ammunition require a special import license from the Chief of Police at destination
• Membership in a fishing or hunting club required
• Weapons will be confiscated without license from Police
• Automatic weapons are strictly prohibited
• Proof of ownership
• Licenses from country of origin
•  CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT AT CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IF ABOVE ARE INCLUDED IN THE SHIPMENT
•  Load at container doors for easy access

MOTOR VEHICLES

•  Owner must be present for Customs clearance
•  Only one car or motorcycle allowed per family member
•  Autos duty-free if:
• Foreign customer moving to Norway on a two year visa and auto is re-exported at the end of the two years
• Customer has owned the vehicle and it has been registered in owner's name for at least one year with a minimum of 5000km/3200 miles prior to importation
• Returning Norwegians must have resided abroad for at least five continuous years. (Exception; foreign visitor entering Norway on a 2 year visa may bring an auto duty/tax free with the understanding that the auto must be exported from Norway at the end of this period.)
• Customer has had possession of a driver's license for a minimum of one year
• Vehicle will not be sold within two years after date of importation
•  Vehicle does not qualify for duty-free import
•  Must state mileage, make, year, model, registration, plate and chassis number, and year the car was registered in owner’s name
•  All vehicles must comply with safety standards and emission control regulations.
•  Vehicle has to arrive in Norway within three months of owner's arrival
•  Vehicle must be insured in Norway before it can be driven
•  Only family members residing at owner's residence are permitted to use the vehicle
•  Other regulations and strict requirements may apply

PETS

•  Strictly regulated
•  Health and Vaccination Certificate and Import Permit required
•  Four month quarantine in an approved and licensed facility is required (long waiting list; application far in advance recommended)
•  Animals which are not "natural" in Norway are prohibited