Norway Import Duties & Taxes Explained

There is no duty-free allowance for online shopping imports to Norway. Import VAT of 25% applies to all shipments from the first krone, though most items except clothing are duty-free.

Import duty in Norway is 0% for most consumer goods like electronics, books, and sports equipment, but clothing and textiles typically face 5.6% to 10.7% duties. Your shipment will also be subject to 25% import VAT on the total value plus any applicable duties, along with carrier handling fees of 150-300 NOK.

Norway has no tax-free threshold for VAT; your shipment is taxed from the first krone at 25%. A 3,000 NOK per item threshold exists for simplified VOEC treatment, but consolidated packages from forwarders like Stackry typically follow standard import rules.

When your shipment arrives in Norway, you'll pay 25% import VAT on the total customs value (item price plus shipping and insurance), plus carrier handling fees of 150-300 NOK. Clothing and textiles may also incur customs duties of 5.6% to 10.7%. These charges are collected by Norwegian Customs or your courier at the time of delivery, with no tax-free threshold for online purchases.

The VAT is calculated on the total customs value, which includes your item price, shipping costs, insurance, and any applicable duties. Your final Stackry invoice will reflect this combined base amount.

If your package does not qualify for simplified processing, carriers typically charge between 150 NOK and 300 NOK for customs clearance. This fee is separate from taxes and is paid directly to the delivery courier.

The VOEC scheme usually does not apply to shipments because they often consolidate multiple items or contain goods over the 3,000 NOK per-item limit. Your shipment will likely undergo standard customs clearance instead.

No, items purchased from US retailers and forwarded by Stackry are considered commercial imports, not private gifts. Even if marked as a gift, your shipment will be subject to standard VAT and potential duties.

If any single item is valued over 3,000 NOK, the entire package must undergo formal customs clearance rather than simplified processing. This means your shipment will be subject to standard duty and VAT calculations.

No, declaring a lower value is illegal and can result in penalties or seizure of your shipment. Norwegian Customs assesses duties based on the actual transaction value and may verify prices against retailer records.