Importing an American Car to Norway: A Guide 2026

This guide summarizes what you are responsible for when registering a car in Norway and the indicative costs for 2026. Values should be confirmed with the authorities or a broker before each purchase.

How does delivery work in Norway?

• Selection in the USA. Licensed dealer in the USA, with access to thousands of cars in every state. Before any commitment, you will receive photos, available documents, and the type of title (clean, salvage, rebuilt).
• Maritime transport. From the USA to Europe, with assistance until arrival.
• Exporting outside the EU. Sales to Norway are considered exports and are not subject to Portuguese VAT; local taxes are paid upon entry into the country.
• Delivery to Norway. Logistics up to the border or final destination, defined on a case-by-case basis with your customs broker.

Taxes on entry into Norway

At the entrance, you pay VAT of 25 % (deductible for a registered dealer). The registration tax (engangsavgift), calculated by weight and CO2, is completely exempt for vehicles 20 years old or more — the recycling fee (vrakpantavgift) of 2,400 NOK remains.

Approval: Statens vegvesen

After customs clearance, the car is approved by the Statens Vegvesen. There is a specific regime for cars from the USA and Canada: vehicles registered abroad for at least 6 months, in their state of origin or nearby, with American compliance documents.

Veteran regime

At 30 years old, the car has veteran status. The daily mandatory insurance rate (trafikkforsikringsavgift) drops to 0.39 NOK/day from 01/03/2026, compared to 6.52 NOK for a normal car.

Annual tax

The only annual tax is the trafikkforsikringsavgift, charged daily along with the insurance.

Indicative costs in Norway (2026)

Heading	Indicative value
Customs duties	0
Norwegian VAT	25 %
Engangsavgift — 20 years or older	Free
Vrakpantavgift	2,400 NOK
Veteran insurance rate	0.39 NOK/day

Indicative prices, excluding transport and car price. Taxation changes frequently: confirm with the Norwegian authorities or a customs broker.

For resellers and individuals

• Resellers. Dealer prices and terms negotiated on a case-by-case basis, with access to B2B program.
• Private individuals. We also sell directly, with the legal guarantee of conformity.
• Pre-purchase inspection. Upon request, made by an industry professional (paid service).

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Frequently asked questions

Does a classic pay for a gift? No, from the age of 20 onwards it is exempt. You pay VAT of 25% and the recycling fee.

Does the car pay Portuguese VAT? No: the sale to Norway is an export. The VAT paid is Norwegian VAT, upon entry.

Does the US/Canada regime apply to a restored car? It requires the state of origin or nearby state. A heavily modified car may fall outside this regime — confirm with Statens vegvesen.

Other destinations in Europe

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All destinations: importing an American car to Europe

Sources: skatteetaten.no (engangsavgift — exemptions); vegvesen.no (import). Last checked: October 2026.

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Public prices, without Portuguese registration.

1972 Chevrolet C10 Short Bed — LS 6.0 engine, 22/24-inch wheels61 500 €1966 Ford Mustang Convertible — California car, automatic convertible top.49 000 €1969 Plymouth Road Runner — Drag car, new 440 engine64 500 €1982 Chevrolet Corvette — 24,251 original miles, Cross-Fire Injection34 000 €1966 Ford Mustang — Red, V8, Carfax report37 500 €1968 Chevrolet K10 4x4 — Restored show truck, 46,000 original miles.64 500 €

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