Before importing goods, you must check whether they are subject to restrictions or prohibitions.
| Note: An update of this article is pending. Please note that some terms and/or references may differ from the Movement of Goods Act and the Customs Duty Act that enters into force from the 1st of January 2023. |
Goods that are subject to restrictions may mean that you have to apply for a permit before importing them, or that special conditions apply to the import of the goods.
Remember that there may also be restrictions in the exporting country, such as the requirement to have an export permit. If you’re unsure whether restrictions apply to the goods in the country of export, ask the seller or the authorities in that country.
Goods that do not have the necessary permits, approvals, or labels may be held by Norwegian Customs and, at worst, be seized and destroyed.
If you cannot find the goods you wish to import in the list below and are unsure if restrictions apply, contact Norwegian Customs by calling +47 22 86 03 12.
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Restricted goods |
Competent authority |
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Alcohol |
Norwegian Tax Administration and Norwegian Directorate of Health |
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Tobacco |
Norwegian Tax Administration and Norwegian Directorate of Health |
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Foodstuffs, plants, seeds, animals |
Norwegian Tax Administration and Norwegian Food Safety Authority |
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Endangered animal and plant species (CITES goods) |
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Medicines |
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Waste |
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Explosives, fireworks and hazardous substances |
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Weapons, weapons parts, and ammunition |
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Cultural monuments, antiques |
Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage / |