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Norway car import tax calculator · 2026

What does it cost to import a car into Norway?

Enter the car you have your eye on and see straight away the engangsavgift, the 25 % VAT and the registration costs Norway will charge. Amounts in kroner.

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In short

Norway is outside the EU: every import pays 25 % VAT and the engangsavgift, a one-off tax on weight and CO₂ that is reduced by an age table for used cars. Passenger cars are duty-free, and since 2026 the tax structure is simpler — but not cheaper.

typical, EU car with COC
2–4 weeks
weight component above 500 kg
12.71 kr / kg
CO₂ component in four bands
800–5,000 kr / g
bruksfradrag by age (1 month to 20 years)
2 – 100 %

Last updated: · Sources & method: every rate is checked against the official source named in the guide; all amounts are indicative.

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Origin

The car

Transport

Exemption

Registration & paperwork

Worked examples: what does it cost in practice?

Two typical cars, calculated with this tool for a purchase in Germany. Change any detail in the calculator above to see your own figure.

Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI (petrol), 2023, 60,000 km, 125 g/km CO₂

Purchase price:
NOK 253,000
Transport (indicative):
NOK 9,660–NOK 16,100
Customs dutyNOK 0
Engangsavgift (one-off registration tax)NOK 87,213
Merverdiavgift 25 %NOK 66,470
Statens vegvesen registration inspectionNOK 1,500
Customs declaration & registrationNOK 3,000
Number platesNOK 400

Taxes & fees on topNOK 158,583

BMW X5 xDrive30d (diesel), 2021, 90,000 km, 185 g/km CO₂

Purchase price:
NOK 552,000
Transport (indicative):
NOK 9,660–NOK 16,100
Customs dutyNOK 0
Engangsavgift (one-off registration tax)NOK 146,804
Merverdiavgift 25 %NOK 141,220
Statens vegvesen registration inspectionNOK 1,500
Customs declaration & registrationNOK 3,000
Number platesNOK 400

Taxes & fees on topNOK 292,924

Step-by-step guide: importing a car into Norway

Importing a car into Norway

Norway is outside the EU: every import pays 25 % VAT and the engangsavgift, a one-off tax on weight and CO₂ that is reduced by an age table for used cars. Passenger cars are duty-free, and since 2026 the tax structure is simpler — but not cheaper.

Before you buy

  • Run the car through the calculator: a 1,650 kg, 142 g/km petrol car from 2022 owes about 97,000 kr engangsavgift plus 25 % VAT.
  • Electric cars pay only the weight part, and VAT only on the value above 300,000 kr — the reason Norway imports so many used EVs.
  • The bruksfradrag is generous: 40 % after 4 years, 74 % after 8, 90 % after 10.
  • Non-EU or US-market cars need a full enkeltgodkjenning with documentation of every standard.

Documents you will need

  • Foreign registration certificate and deregistration where issued
  • Invoice or purchase contract
  • COC or manufacturer data
  • Customs declaration (tolldeklarasjon) with VAT paid
  • Engangsavgift declaration and payment (Skatteetaten)
  • Norwegian ID / D-number and address, insurance
  • Statens vegvesen approval (enkeltgodkjenning)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Buy and bring the car in

    Drive it on export plates (via Svinesund or the Sweden–Norway crossings) or ship it to Oslo/Drammen. Declare at customs: 25 % VAT on value plus transport.

  2. 2

    Statens vegvesen

    Book a registration inspection (enkeltgodkjenning) at a trafikkstasjon: identity, technical data and the CO₂ figure the tax uses.

  3. 3

    Engangsavgift

    Skatteetaten calculates the tax from the Vegvesen data, applying the bruksfradrag; pay online.

  4. 4

    Registration and plates

    With VAT and engangsavgift paid, Vegvesen registers the car and issues plates (about 400 kr).

Traps

  • Bringing the car in and using it before clearing customs is illegal — Norway is strict at the border.
  • There is no exemption for moving households: the engangsavgift is due even on your own car.
  • Winter tyres and lights: Norway enforces seasonal tyre rules from the first registration.

Official sources

Run this route in the calculator in kroner, with the 2026 engangsavgift, bruksfradrag and VAT.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to import a car into Norway?
2–4 weeks — typical, EU car with COC
Which taxes do you pay when importing a car into Norway?
Norway is outside the EU: every import pays 25 % VAT and the engangsavgift, a one-off tax on weight and CO₂ that is reduced by an age table for used cars. Passenger cars are duty-free, and since 2026 the tax structure is simpler — but not cheaper.
Which documents do you need to import a car into Norway?
Foreign registration certificate and deregistration where issued; Invoice or purchase contract; COC or manufacturer data; Customs declaration (tolldeklarasjon) with VAT paid; Engangsavgift declaration and payment (Skatteetaten); Norwegian ID / D-number and address, insurance; Statens vegvesen approval (enkeltgodkjenning).
What are the most common mistakes when importing a car into Norway?
Bringing the car in and using it before clearing customs is illegal — Norway is strict at the border. There is no exemption for moving households: the engangsavgift is due even on your own car. Winter tyres and lights: Norway enforces seasonal tyre rules from the first registration.
Do I pay VAT or customs duty when importing a car into Norway from another EU country?
Norway is outside the EU customs union: 25 % VAT on the customs value (price + transport) and the engangsavgift on weight and CO₂ — reduced by the age table (bruksfradrag) for used cars. No customs duty on passenger cars.
What applies when the car comes from outside the EU?
25 % VAT on the customs value (price + transport) and the engangsavgift on weight and CO₂, reduced by the bruksfradrag for used cars. Passenger cars are duty-free whatever their origin.
What should I check before buying a car to import into Norway?
Run the car through the calculator: a 1,650 kg, 142 g/km petrol car from 2022 owes about 97,000 kr engangsavgift plus 25 % VAT. Electric cars pay only the weight part, and VAT only on the value above 300,000 kr — the reason Norway imports so many used EVs. The bruksfradrag is generous: 40 % after 4 years, 74 % after 8, 90 % after 10. Non-EU or US-market cars need a full enkeltgodkjenning with documentation of every standard.

Import into Norway from another country

Other destinations

These guides describe the usual procedure as of September 2026 and are indicative. Rules, fees and deadlines change and vary by region and office; carimportcalculator.com accepts no liability for decisions based on them. Confirm the steps with the authority named in each guide or a licensed agent before you buy.