Transport to Norway, customs and VOEC

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Transport to Norway, customs and VOEC

Norway is in the EEA but outside the EU customs union, so a delivery needs clearance. What VOEC is, when it matters and what to prepare before shipping.

Transport to Norway requires customs clearance, because despite EEA membership Norway is outside the EU customs union. For sales of goods to consumers, VOEC registration concerning VAT on lower-value goods may matter. At OTSL we organise transport and customs to Norway as part of our European coverage.

What to prepare before shipping

  • A commercial invoice with the description and value of the goods.
  • The data for the EU export declaration.
  • Whether the sale is to a business or a consumer.
  • The consignee data and the import clearance method in Norway.
VOEC (VAT On E-Commerce) is the Norwegian scheme for collecting VAT on lower-value goods sold to consumers. The seller registers and charges VAT, which simplifies clearance of such shipments.

Why the sales model matters

A B2B delivery looks different from a sale to a consumer, where VOEC may come in. So we ask about it up front to pick the right clearance path and avoid surprises on import. We confirm the exact VOEC thresholds and requirements individually, because they depend on the value and type of goods.

How we work

We run transport and customs to Norway as part of European coverage, with one responsible contact. We settle the documents in advance and say plainly what to prepare.

See transport to Norway, customs clearance and deliveries to Norway outside the EU.

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Frequently asked questions

Is customs clearance needed for Norway?
Yes. Despite EEA membership Norway is outside the EU customs union, so a delivery needs an export declaration and import clearance.
What is VOEC?
It is the Norwegian scheme for collecting VAT on lower-value goods sold to consumers. The seller registers and charges VAT, which simplifies clearance of such shipments.
Does VOEC apply to every shipment to Norway?
No. VOEC mainly concerns sales to consumers of lower-value goods. We confirm the thresholds and requirements individually, because they depend on the value and type of goods.

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