Export of used vehicles - proof of origin
Checks have revealed that exporters of used motor vehicles are often unable to document the origin. Additional documents may be required upon endorsements of EUR.1.
Checks of proofs of origin issued in Norway have shown that in many cases the exporter has been unable to document origin. This primarily concerns used trucks.
Trucks and other motor vehicles are exempt from duty upon import to Norway. It it likely that the exporter in the EU has chosen to apply for a refund of duties that were paid for the input materials used for production (drawback).
When drawback is granted, the product is no longer considered an originating product. The foreign exporter can therefore not additionally issue a proof of origin. In such cases proof of origin cannot thus also be issued upon re-export from Norway.
Documentation requirements
Exporter is the same as importer
You must present proof of origin (EUR.1 or origin declaration) for the import to Norway before Norwegian Customs can endorse EUR.1.
Exporter is other than importer
You must present a supplier's declaration from the importer.
Norwegian Customs may demand to undertake the necessary investigations concerning the product`s origin status before EUR.1 is endorsed. You are not entitled to have EUR.1 endorsed at the time of export if Norwegian Customs wishes to undertake such investigations.
Vehicle imported more than 5 years ago
If the vehicle in question was imported more than 5 years ago a supplier's declaration or other sufficient documentation is acceptable.
How to get a EUR1 certificate
Duty-free status or lower duties when exporting to other countries
Many countries impose customs duties on goods. If you use the openings in the free trade agreements that Norway has in place, your trading partners may be eligible for lower duties or duty-free status when importing to their countries. We call this preferential treatment.
Updated: 11/09/2020