Country Conditions for Mailing — Norway

All items containing goods must include the corresponding 6-digit harmonized system code for each article listed on the customs declaration form. For more information, see 537 and the Observations section below.

 

Prohibitions (130)

 

Firing caps, loaded metal cartridges for portable firearms, non-explosive elements of artillery fuses and matches.

Pharmaceutical products of any kind, whether of synthetic extraction or classified as naturopathic preparations.

Radioactive materials.

Substances considered explosive; inflammable or dangerous.

Restrictions  

Cosmetics (perfumes, cosmetics, and sanitary products containing alcohol) must be approved by the Technical Alcohol committee.

Importation of radio and telecommunications equipment (equipment like radio remote controls or other wireless systems including walkie-talkies, remote controls, and wireless telephones) is prohibited without the authorization of the Norwegian Telecommunication Regulatory Authority, Olso. Ordinary TV and radio receivers are exempt from the regulation. Any imported dutiable equipment must be reported to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation by the importer.

Medicaments and other products used for medical treatment require authorization by the Ministry of Health. Serum, vaccines, and other bacteriological and serological preparations may be imported by labs and institutes approved by the Norwegian State.

Norwegian bank notes and coins and Norwegian and foreign securities of all kinds require authorization of the national Bank of Norway. Bills for exchange and bank drafts in payment of goods exported from Norway may be imported without prior authorization.

Products of animal origin intended for consumption/use by humans or pet animals are subject to authorization by the Veterinary Department of the Ministry of Agriculture in addition to customs clearance permission. Exception is made for some products. A list can be obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture in Norway.

The importation of firearms, ammunition, and parts of such and other military equipment is subject to the authorization of the Norwegian Police.

Observations  

1. A commercial invoice in duplicate is required for customs clearance of all commercial items.
2. As of January 1, 2020, Norway applies a value-added tax (VAT) to all goods containing food, goods with import restrictions, and goods that are subject to excise duty, regardless of value. (Previously, Norway exempted these low-value goods from a VAT.) Goods containing food include, but are not limited to, candy, food supplements, health food, protein powders, soft drinks, spices, and teas. For additional information and guidance, see the following two websites: www.skatteetaten.no/en/person/duties/purchases-from-abroad, and www.skatteetaten.no/en/business-and-organisation/vat-and-duties/vat/foreign/exporting-goods-to-consumers-in-norway--important-changes.
3. As of April 1, 2020, Norway discontinued the 350 Norwegian krone (NOK) exemption from value-added tax (VAT) and excise duties for goods. A supplier offering low-value goods (not exceeding 3,000 NOK) must register for VAT in Norway and collect VAT on the sale of goods to consumers. To facilitate the reporting and payment of VAT, a supplier can use the VAT on e-commerce (VOEC) Web site — to obtain guidelines and register for a VOEC number, visit www.skatteetaten.no/voec. Items that do not comply with VOEC requirements are subject to taxation at the border, and the addressee will incur a customs clearance fee, which might delay delivery. To ensure prompt and efficient customs clearance and avoid potential risk of double-taxation, Posten Norge AS (the designated operator of Norway) suggests including the 7-digit VOEC registration number on the customs form proceeded with “sender’s customs reference No.” or “VOEC No.”
4. Norway requests that, for all items containing goods, the customs declaration form include the following information, if available:
1. Country of origin for each article in the item.
2. Economic Operator Registration Identification (EORI), if such a number has been assigned).
3. Telephone number (preferably mobile) and email address for both the sender and the addressee.

 

 

Global Express Guaranteed (210) Price Group 5

 

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 70 lbs.

 

General Conditions for Mailing  

See Publication 141, Global Express Guaranteed Service Guide, for information about areas served in the destination country, allowable contents, packaging and labeling requirements, tracking and tracing, service standards, and other conditions for mailing.

Size Limits (211.22)

The surface area of the address side of the item to be mailed must be large enough to completely contain the Global Express Guaranteed Air Waybill/Shipping Invoice (shipping label), postage, endorsement, and any applicable markings. The shipping label is approximately 5.5 inches high and 9.5 inches long.

Maximum length: 46 inches

Maximum width: 35 inches

Maximum height: 46 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Value Limit (212.1)

The maximum value of a GXG shipment to this country is $2,499 or a lesser amount if limited by content or value.

 

Insurance (212.5)

See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for GXG document reconstruction insurance and non–document insurance.

 

 

Priority Mail Express
International (220) Price Group 5

 

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

 

Priority Mail Express International — Flat Rate Envelopes

Flat Rate Envelopes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

 

Size Limits (221.42)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

Insurance (222.7)

Available for Priority Mail Express International merchandise shipments only

 

See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail Express International merchandise insurance coverage.

 

Customs Forms Required (123)

Articles Admitted	Required Customs Form/Endorsement
Correspondence and business papers.	PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope). Endorse item clearly next to mailing label as BUSINESS PAPERS.
Merchandise samples without commercial value, computer data, and microfiche.	PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).
Merchandise, advertising materials, and all articles subject to customs duty.	PS Form 2976-B placed inside PS Form 2976-E (plastic envelope).

Note: For mailers completing PS Form 2976-B or an online combined shipping label and customs form that electronically transmits customs-related data, no additional customs form is required because customs information is incorporated into the form that the mailer must complete.

Notes:  

1. Commercial shipments must be accompanied by two (2) copies of the invoice.
2. Coins; banknotes; currency notes, including paper money; securities of any kind payable to bearer; traveler’s checks; platinum, gold, and silver; precious stones; jewelry; watches; and other valuable articles are prohibited in Priority Mail Express International shipments to Norway.

Reciprocal Service Name: Kurerpost

Country Code: NO

Areas Served: All

 

 

Priority Mail International (230) Price Group 5

 

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

 

Priority Mail International — Flat Rate

Flat Rate Envelopes or Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes: The maximum weight is 4 pounds. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Flat Rate Boxes — Medium and Large: The maximum weight is 20 pounds, or the limit set by the individual country, whichever is less. Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

 

Size Limits (231.22)

Maximum length: 60 inches

Maximum length and girth combined: 108 inches

 

Insurance (232.91)

Available for Priority Mail International merchandise only (see for markings)

 

See Exhibit 322.2 for individual country merchandise insurance limits. See Notice 123, Price List, for the fee schedule for Priority Mail International merchandise insurance coverage.

 

 

Customs Forms Required (123)

All Priority Mail International items:

PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)

 

 

First-Class Mail International (240) Price Group 5

 

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.

Weight Limit: 3.5 oz. for letters and postcards; 15.994 oz. for large envelopes (flats).

Size Limits  

Letters: See 241.212

Postcards: See 241.221

Large Envelopes (Flats): See 241.232

Customs Form Required (123)

PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)

 

 

First-Class Package International Service (250) Price Group 9

 

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail, Commercial Base, or Commercial Plus price.

Weight Limit: 4 lbs.

Size Limits  

Packages (Small Packets): See 251.22 and 251.23.

Customs Form Required (123)

PS Form 2976

 

 

Airmail M-bags (260) —

Direct Sack to One Addressee Price Group 5

 

Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable retail price.

Weight Limit: 66 lbs.

Customs Form Required (123)

PS Form 2976

 

 

Free Matter for the Blind (270)

Free when sent as First-Class Mail International (documents only), First-Class Package International Service, Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes, or Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes.
Weight limit: 4 pounds.

Free when sent as Priority Mail International items. Weight limit: 15 pounds.

Customs Form Required (123)

First-Class Mail International items or First-Class Package International Service items:

PS Form 2976 as required (see 123.61)

Priority Mail International items (including Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelopes and Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Priced Boxes):

PS Form 2976-A inside PS Form 2976-E (envelope)

 

Extra Services  

Certificate of Mailing (310)

 

Individual Pieces — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:

Individual article (PS Form 3817).

Firm mailing books (PS Form 3665), per article listed (minimum 3).

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3817 or PS Form 3665 (per page).

Bulk Quantities — Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:

First 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).

Each additional 1,000 pieces (or fraction thereof).

Duplicate copy of PS Form 3606.

 

Registered Mail (330)

 

Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.

Maximum Indemnity: $40.87

Available only for First-Class Mail International (including postcards), First-Class Package International Service, and Free Matter for the Blind sent as First-Class Mail International or as First-Class Package International Service.

 

Return Receipt (340)

 

Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price.

Available for Registered Mail and insured Priority Mail International parcels only.

 

Restricted Delivery (350)

 

NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013

 

International Postal Money Order (371)

NOT Available

 

International Reply Coupons (381)

 

NOT Available for International Mail as of January 27, 2013

 

International Business Reply Service (382)

Fee: Refer to Notice 123, Price List, for the applicable price:

Envelopes up to 2 ounces.

Cards.