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Importing Cars to Norway

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Norway

Importing a used Japanese car to Norway with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: -. Typical shipping time: RoRo (24-34 Days).

Year Restriction

-

Destination Port

Drammen and Oslo

Time of Shipment

RoRo (24-34 Days)

Vessel Schedule

Weekly (Container)

Shipping Line

GAC Norway AS

Inspection

No Inspection Required

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Norway

Left Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of Left-hand drive vehicles is allowed in the country.

Inspection

Used vehicles imported in Norway should pass an inspection and approved by Norwegian authorities before they can registered. The test can be done at any of the Local Traffic Services Offices. Once the vehicle pass the required test, then necessary taxes should be paid at the Customs and Excise Office. Unless the vehicle gets approved from the authorities, taxes can’t be paid.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Norway

  • The import duty rate for importing Car into Norway is 0% and the import VAT is 25%.

Duty Free Importation

Following conditions satisfied in order to import the vehicle duty free.

  • Foreign customer moving to Norway on a two year visa and auto is re-exported at the end of the two years. The vehicle re-exported at the end of this period.
  • The vehicle is owned by the customer and has been registered in owner’s name for at least one year with a minimum of 5000km/3200 miles prior to importation.
  • Returning residents must have resided outside Norway for a period of at least five continuous years.
  • Customer has had possession of a driver’s license for a minimum of one year.
  • The vehicle imported used and should show sign of wear.
  • Vehicle not allowed to sold or dispose off within two years after its arrival in Norway.
  • Vehicles arriving in Norway must comply with safety and regulation standards. Within three months of owner arrival in Norway, the vehicle also get imported.

Registration

Once the vehicle gets approval from the Customs and all taxes are paid, then the vehicle should get registered. Customs will endorse the registration card and then the importer can register the vehicle at one of the Public Roads Administration’s Traffic Services Offices.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Norway

  • Original Bill of Lading (BOL)
  • Norwegian customs paperwork
  • Original Passport
  • Vehicle Registration and Title
  • Bill of Sale or Proof of Purchase
  • Vehicle insurance information
  • Residence proof outside EU of at least a year before moving to Norway
  • Tax receipt
  • Information regarding person’s residence in Norway.
 

Customs Clearance

  • Transit Document paperwork
  • Original foreign registration documents
  • Insurance proof
  • Commercial Invoice showing vehicle charges, transportation fees

Import Consultation Request

Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country