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How do I send a parcel from Denmark to Norway?

Customs declaration, VAT and delivery to Norway.

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Short answer

A parcel from Denmark to Norway is an export outside the EU, so as the sender you must fill in a customs declaration. With PostNord you do it on postnord.dk, in the PostNord app or in a parcel shop. Unless the sender is registered in the Norwegian VOEC scheme, the recipient in Norway gets a bill for VAT and any duty. Delivery may take longer because of customs clearance.

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Why

  1. Norway is not in the EU, so customs rules apply.
  2. The sender fills in the customs declaration.
  3. The recipient usually pays VAT and any duty.

Details

The sender must check whether the contents are subject to duty and whether they may be imported into Norway.

Tip

Describe the contents and their value precisely on the declaration, so the parcel is not held up in customs.

What may differ

Norwegian rules on VAT, duty and gifts are set by Norway and can change.

Common misconception

A parcel between two Nordic countries goes without customs.

What actually happens

Norway is outside the EU, so a parcel from Denmark to Norway needs a customs declaration.

People also ask

  • Who pays the VAT on a parcel to Norway?
  • What is the VOEC scheme?
  • Can you send alcohol to Norway by post?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Postal prices and services change, so check the postal operator before you send.

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