Car Shipping and Import Costs from Norway to USA

Import Vehicle Into USA From Norway

Norway is a Scandinavian country with close relationships with the US. Among the services residents from both countries seek is car importation. To undertake the process successfully, you must understand the export requirements, vehicle import regulations, and duties to be paid. Also, you must find a reliable company to transport your car across the waters or via air. So, if you plan to import vehicles from Norway into the USA, you have come to the right place. Read on to find out more.

Cost & Time of Import

1. *Prices and times are estimated. They can vary depending on the season and the type of vehicle.
2. *Save ground transport costs by delivering the vehicle to the nearest port.
3. *Allow an additional 10 days to process the documents.
4. *Prices are for 1 car in a dedicated 20ft container. This is the safest and most reliable way to haul a vehicle internationally. Other items may be included in the container to help save you money when moving.
5. *The RoRo (roll on, roll off) method is less expensive, and shipments can be completed in fewer days. Contact us now for a free RoRo quote.

Temporary importation

First, you should consider whether you are importing temporarily or permanently. If you are importing temporarily, the vehicle does not need to comply with the federal emissions standards. However, the car can only stay within the US borders for a maximum period of 12 months. Temporary importation is for repair, alteration, testing, and exhibition. For autos, the customs offices require filing a temporary importation under bond (TIB). The bond is unnecessary if you, the owner, accompany the vehicle across the border. For more on temporary importation, click here.

Permanent importation

If you plan to permanently import a car from Norway into the USA, there are many things to consider. The most important consideration is whether the vehicle you intend to import matches the US safety and bumper standards and emissions standards set by the DOT and EPA, respectively. If an auto that does not conform to these standards lands on the borders, it might be confiscated or exported back to the origin. Vehicle modification is an option, but an expensive one without a guarantee of success. For these reasons, we advise people planning to relocate to the US to purchase automobiles manufactured in North America.

Exportation duty

Norwegian Customs requires that you declare the vehicle at the customs offices before removing it from the country. You can visit a Norwegian Customs office to obtain a clearance form. You can also electronically declare exportations using a clearance system called TVINN. If you are not in Norway, you can hire a forwarding agent to make the declaration and complete the clearance form on your behalf.

Automobile registration tax refund

A one-off registration tax is paid for a car to be registered in Norway. Before you export, you can claim a refund of a portion of the original registration tax. The refund amount should be equivalent to the registration tax one would pay during export. In other words, a certain amount is deducted based on the age of the vehicle. The Norwegian Tax Administration calculates the refund amount. The tax refund can only be obtained if you present the tax administration with a Norwegian Customs clearance form. Obtaining the refund means that you are deregistering the vehicle from the Norwegian registry. Deregistering is only a good option if you do not plan to return to Norway with the car. Visit this page for more on the registration tax refund.

How much does it cost to import?

The total cost of importation is a sum of the customs duty and the price. Contact the relevant customs offices for more insight on the taxes you will be expected to pay. Also, research if you qualify for any duty exemptions.

The costs vary depending on the distance and the method of delivery. Typically, moving from Norway to the US will cost anywhere from $2,000 to figures north of $6,000. As with any other shipment from European countries, it costs more to ship to the West Coast than to ship to the East Coast.

At A-1 AT, we specialize in moving vehicles from Norway to the US. We have routes from Oslo, Kristiansand, Stavanger, Bergen, Drammen, and other major cities in Norway to all major cities in the 50 states in the US. Visit this page for a quote.

Service to make Delivery more convenient

Before calling us, you should consider some services that may make the process more convenient. These services come at an extra cost, But from experience, they are worth paying for.

To increase the safety of your shipment, consider;

• Real-time tracking via satellite
• Insurance coverage

For delivery convenience, consider;

• Expedited delivery
• Door-to-door delivery
• Guaranteed delivery

That is just about what you need to know before you import a vehicle from Norway into the USA. We offer shipping services from Norway to the USA or vice versa. Call to learn more about this service or to get more information about us.