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Norway: sanctions and trade risk

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As of 7 November 2026, the screened UN, EU, UK, Swiss and US sanctions lists contain 3 companies, organisations, vessels and aircraft linked to Norway.Lists last checked .

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US OFAC — Specially Designated Nationals (SDN)3

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Norway: logistics and trade

Energy and fish exporter (oil, natural gas, salmon); EFTA and EEA market with its own customs territory

Norway (NO) lies on the Scandinavian Peninsula and is an energy and fish exporter (crude oil, natural gas, salmon) and an EFTA/EEA market with its own customs territory. Through the EEA Agreement Norway takes part in the EU single market but is not in the EU customs union: customs formalities and origin proofs (EUR.1, EUR-MED, REX) apply towards the EU, while industrial goods move largely duty-free within the EEA. Customs are cleared electronically via TVINN at Tolletaten; the new Digitoll system is being phased in (digital pre-notification mandatory from 15 September 2026). Import VAT (MVA) is 25 percent, with reduced rates of 15 and 12 percent. Key gateways are the ports of Oslo (largest container port), Bergen, Narvik (iron ore, Ofoten Line) and Kristiansand, plus the cargo airport Oslo Gardermoen (OSL). By land, the E6 (Oslo–Trondheim–Narvik and Oslo–Svinesund to Sweden), the E18/E39 and the E16 to Bergen connect the country; key rail lines are the Bergen Line, the Dovre Line and the Ofoten Line. Main exports are oil and gas, fish (reefer), aluminium and machinery; top partners are the UK, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden. The national currency is the Norwegian krone (NOK).

Capital
Oslo
Population
5,627,400
Area
385,207 km²
Currency
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Continent
Europe
Region
Northern Europe / Scandinavia
Economic area
EFTA / EEA / Schengen
Religions
Lutheranism, Islam, Catholicism, Humanism
Access to the sea
Yes

Transport modes Road · Rail · Pipeline

Current situation
Digitoll introduction is under way (mandatory digital advance notification from 15.9.2026, end of direct transport from 1.3.2027). Norway is adopting the 18. No nationwide disruption verified. (Status 2026-07-19)
Seasonal conditions
Harsh winters with snow and ice on mountain routes (e.g. E16 Oslo-Bergen); polar night and storms in the north; autumn and winter storms along the long coastline can disrupt shipping.

Main seaports

  • Oslo

    Oslo (NO OSL): 262,530 TEU 2025 (+11%), Yilport Sjursøya terminal, Kalmar electric reachstackers Q4/26. Short-sea RoRo, feeders via Hamburg.

  • Berg

    Berg (NO BER): small village in Sømna, Helgeland, Norway, on the Norwegian Sea. Limited freight relevance; cargo via Brønnøysund or Mosjøen.

  • Bergen

    Bergen (NO BGO): Norway's 2nd port, North Sea offshore supply base and fish hub. ~439,000 t, 31,000 TEU; containers via Oslo, offshore via Stavanger.

  • Narvik

    Narvik (NO NVK) is an ice-free deep-water ore port on the Ofotfjord, shipping about 20m tonnes of Swedish iron ore a year by rail. A dry-bulk port, not a box terminal.

  • Kristiansand

    Kristiansand (NO KRS): southern Norway's main traffic port, ~100,000 TEU. Containers, project cargo and heavy ferry freight to Hirtshals (DK) and Eemshaven (NL).

  • Larvik

    Larvik (NO LAR): southern Norway port with a Revet container terminal and Color Line ferry to Hirtshals, the country's top ferry-freight route.

Main cargo airports

  • Oslo Airport, GardermoenOSL

    Oslo Gardermoen (OSL): Norway's largest cargo airport, 170,343 t in 2025 (+11%), salmon export hub, new west-side cargo and logistics zone planned.

  • Bergen Airport, FleslandBGO

    Bergen Flesland (BGO): Norway's no. 2 airport, North Sea offshore helicopter base, 6.7m passengers in 2025, air freight as express valve for the energy industry.

  • Stavanger Airport, SolaSVG

    Stavanger Airport Sola (SVG): about 7,800 t of cargo a year, belly freight and offshore helicopter support. Customs, Risavika port, alternatives BGO and OSL.

Road corridors

  • E6 Oslo-Trondheim-Narvik-Kirkenes
  • E18/E39 Oslo-Kristiansand-Stavanger
  • E16 Oslo-Bergen
  • E6 Oslo-Svinesund (border with Sweden)

Rail corridors

  • Bergensbanen (Oslo-Bergen)
  • Dovrebanen (Oslo-Trondheim)
  • Sørlandsbanen (Oslo-Stavanger)
  • Ofotbanen (Narvik-Sweden, iron ore)

Main trade lanes

  • Norway-EU (oil/gas: GB, DE, NL)
  • Norway-Sweden (road)
  • Asia-Oslo (sea freight)
  • Norway-EU (salmon, reefer)

Customs and import

Customs authority Norwegian Customs Administration (Tolletaten)Official website ↗

Import customs system
Electronic customs declaration via TVINN with the Tolletaten. The new Digitoll system is being introduced: mandatory digital advance notification from 15.9.2026, end of direct transport from 1.3.2027.
Export customs system
Electronic export declaration via TVINN/Digitoll with the Tolletaten. As an EEA and EFTA member, customs formalities apply towards the EU, since Norway does not belong to the EU customs union.
Import VAT
Merverdiavgift (MVA) standard rate 25 percent; reduced rate 15 percent (food) and 12 percent (passenger transport, accommodation). Import MVA for MVA-registered companies via the tax return (Skatteetaten).
Proofs of origin and trade agreements
EEA Agreement: industrial goods duty- and quota-free with the EU. EFTA free trade agreements worldwide. Proofs of origin EUR.1, EUR-MED and origin declaration (REX) under the PEM Convention.
Restricted and prohibited goods
Restrictions apply, among others, to agricultural products (duties/quotas outside the EEA), alcohol and tobacco (Vinmonopolet monopoly), weapons, medicines, protected species (CITES), as well as goods subject to veterinary and plant controls.

Typical import documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Transport document (B/L, CMR, AWB)
  • Import declaration (TVINN/Digitoll)
  • Proof of origin (EUR.1 / origin declaration)

Typical export documents

  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • Export declaration (TVINN/Digitoll)
  • Proof of origin (EUR.1 / EUR-MED)
  • Transport document

Logistics conditions

Customs complexity
Medium
Customs delays
Low to medium
Port congestion
Low
Dangerous goods relevance
High
Pharma and cold chain relevance
Medium to high
E-commerce relevance
High

Trade

Top import goods

  • Machinery
  • Vehicles
  • Electronics
  • Chemicals
  • Metals

Top export goods

  • Oil
  • Natural gas
  • Fish
  • Aluminium
  • Machinery

Typical cargo

  • Oil and natural gas
  • Fish and salmon (reefer)
  • Aluminium
  • Machinery
  • Consumer goods (import)
  • Vehicles (import)

Upcoming public holidays

  • Christmas DayFri, 25 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
  • Second Day of ChristmasSat, 26 Dec 2026 · businesses closed
  • New Year's DayFri, 1 Jan 2027 · businesses closed
  • Maundy ThursdayThu, 25 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Good FridayFri, 26 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Easter SundaySun, 28 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Easter MondayMon, 29 Mar 2027 · businesses closed
  • Labour DaySat, 1 May 2027 · businesses closed

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Logistics questions

Is Norway part of the EU or the EU customs union?

No. Norway is not an EU member. Through EFTA and the EEA Agreement it takes part in the EU single market but is not in the EU customs union. Trade with the EU therefore requires customs declarations and proofs of origin.

How high is import VAT in Norway?

Value added tax (MVA) is 25 percent standard, reduced to 15 percent on food and 12 percent on passenger transport and accommodation. VAT-registered businesses report import VAT through their tax return at Skatteetaten rather than paying it at the border.

Which customs system does Norway use?

Tolletaten processes imports and exports electronically via the TVINN system. The new Digitoll system is being introduced: from 15 September 2026 digital pre-notification becomes mandatory, and from 1 March 2027 the direct transport scheme is discontinued.

What applies to low-value shipments and e-commerce (VOEC)?

For low-value goods below NOK 3,000, foreign online shops and marketplaces can register under the VOEC scheme and collect Norway's 25 percent VAT directly at the point of sale. This simplifies import and avoids delays at the border.

Which proofs of origin apply in preferential trade?

Common proofs are the EUR.1 and EUR-MED movement certificates and the origin declaration (REX) under the PEM Convention. Within the EEA industrial goods are largely duty- and quota-free, while many agricultural products remain subject to tariffs and quotas.

Which ports and airports are most important for Norway?

Oslo is the largest container port for consumer goods, Bergen a major west-coast port and Narvik the hub for iron ore from Sweden (Ofoten Line). The main air cargo runs through Oslo Gardermoen (OSL), complemented by Bergen (BGO) and Stavanger (SVG).

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