Parcel Forwarding from the UK to Norway

Q: Can I shop UK retailers that don't ship to Norway?

Yes. A free Send2Hub UK address gives access to any UK retailer. Use it at checkout, the parcel arrives at the Stoke-on-Trent warehouse and is forwarded to Norway. The Shop and Ship service can purchase items if a retailer doesn't accept Norwegian cards.

Q: What is the VOEC scheme and does it affect my order?

VOEC is Norway's VAT on E-Commerce system. VOEC-registered retailers collect Norwegian VAT (25%) at checkout for goods up to NOK 3,000 per item — no border charges for recipients. Major UK platforms like Amazon are VOEC-registered. Non-VOEC retailers result in VAT plus a handling fee collected on delivery.

Q: Can I consolidate multiple orders before shipping to Norway?

Yes. Hold parcels in free storage and combine into one shipment — saving 40-60% on shipping. Free storage: 30 days Individual, 45 days Business, 60 days Premium.

Q: Which carriers does Send2Hub use for shipping to Norway?

Send2Hub ships to Norway via DHL, FedEx, UPS and Parcelforce. Compare rates using the shipping cost calculator.

Norway has strong cultural and commercial ties with the UK — and a population with a high purchasing power and a genuine appetite for British goods. Many UK retailers either do not ship directly to Norway or charge high international delivery fees, making Send2Hub's UK forwarding service a practical and cost-effective solution for Norwegian shoppers. Send2Hub gives you a real UK delivery address at our secure warehouse in Stoke-on-Trent. Shop any UK retailer, consolidate your purchases and we forward everything to your address in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger or anywhere in Norway.

Shop Any UK Retailer and Ship to Norway

Your free Send2Hub UK address gives you access to the full range of UK online retail — including stores that do not offer direct shipping to Norway. Popular UK brands that Send2Hub customers in Norway regularly shop include ASOS, Next, Marks and Spencer, Boots, The Body Shop, Barbour, Hunter, John Lewis, Amazon UK and many more. Use your Send2Hub address at checkout as you would any UK delivery address — your parcel arrives at our warehouse, is automatically photographed, weighed and measured on arrival, and full details appear in your real-time account dashboard immediately.

Save money with parcel consolidation. Hold multiple UK purchases in free temporary storage and combine them into a single outbound shipment before forwarding to Norway. Consolidation typically reduces international shipping costs by 40-60% — one shipment, one customs declaration, one delivery. Learn more on our parcel consolidation page.

If a UK retailer does not accept your Norwegian payment card or does not offer international checkout, our Shop & Ship service can purchase items on your behalf.

For Businesses — UK Returns Address for Norwegian Sellers

If you sell on Amazon UK, eBay UK, Shopify or any other UK marketplace from Norway, a UK returns address is essential for maintaining competitive seller ratings and meeting marketplace requirements. Send2Hub provides a professional UK returns address at our Stoke-on-Trent warehouse. Every return is automatically received, photographed and inspected on arrival — with full condition details and images in your real-time account dashboard the same day. Returns can be held in free temporary storage for consolidation before being re-shipped back to Norway in a single cost-effective shipment. Learn more on our e-commerce returns management page.

Norway Customs and Import Information

Norway is a member of the European Economic Area (EEA) and EFTA, but is NOT a member of the European Union. This means Norway has its own customs system — separate from the EU customs framework — administered by Tolletaten (Norwegian Customs). Understanding Norway's import tax system is important before shipping, as Norwegian VAT applies to all imports without any minimum threshold.

Norwegian VAT — 25% on All Imports

Norwegian VAT (MVA — Merverdiavgift) applies at the standard rate of 25% on all imported goods — one of the highest VAT rates in the world. There is no minimum value threshold for VAT — it applies from the first krone. For most consumer goods, a reduced rate of 15% applies to food. A zero rate applies to books and newspapers. VAT is calculated on the customs value of the goods plus any applicable duty and the cost of shipping and insurance.

Customs Duty Threshold — NOK 350

While VAT applies to all imports, customs duty is only charged on shipments with a customs value above NOK 350 (approximately £25). Below NOK 350, no customs duty is payable — but 25% VAT still applies. Above NOK 350, standard customs duty rates apply based on the HS code of the goods, in addition to VAT.

VOEC Scheme — What It Means for Your Purchases

Norway operates a VAT on E-Commerce (VOEC) scheme for foreign online sellers. Sellers registered in VOEC collect Norwegian VAT at the point of purchase for goods valued up to NOK 3,000 per item — meaning customers pay the correct VAT upfront and their parcel passes through Norwegian customs without additional border charges or carrier handling fees. Major UK platforms including Amazon UK and large retailers like ASOS are VOEC-registered.

When you purchase from a VOEC-registered UK retailer and forward via Send2Hub, VAT is collected at checkout. When you purchase from a non-VOEC-registered retailer, 25% VAT — plus any applicable customs duty and a carrier handling fee — will be collected from the recipient at the point of delivery in Norway. We recommend checking whether a UK retailer is VOEC-registered before ordering, to avoid unexpected charges on arrival.

UK-Norway Trade

The UK and Norway have a strong bilateral trading relationship. Post-Brexit, the UK concluded trade agreements with Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein — providing preferential tariff treatment for qualifying UK-origin goods. Goods genuinely originating in the UK may qualify for reduced or zero customs duty rates under these agreements, with appropriate documentation. Goods manufactured outside the UK and forwarded via Send2Hub do not qualify for preferential rates.

Required Documentation

Standard documentation for customs clearance in Norway includes a commercial invoice with accurate item descriptions, HS codes and declared values, a packing list and an air waybill or bill of lading. From April 2025, Norway's Digitoll system requires digital pre-declaration of goods before arrival. Send2Hub prepares all standard customs export documentation for every outbound shipment from our UK warehouse.

Restricted and Prohibited Items

Norway restricts or prohibits the import of weapons and ammunition, controlled substances, certain food and agricultural products, counterfeit goods and items not meeting Norwegian product safety standards. Alcohol and tobacco attract significant excise duties in addition to VAT. Visit our prohibited and restricted items page for full details.

Delivery Times from UK to Norway

DHL Express: 2-3 business days — fastest available with full door-to-door tracking across Norway.

FedEx International Priority: 2-4 business days — reliable express with comprehensive tracking.

UPS Worldwide Express: 2-4 business days — strong for business shipments with detailed tracking.

Parcelforce Worldwide: 4-7 business days — cost-effective for heavier consolidated shipments.

All transit times exclude customs clearance in Norway. Use our shipping cost calculator to compare live rates across all available carriers.

Frequently Asked Questions — UK to Norway Shipping

Can I shop UK retailers that don't ship to Norway?

Yes. Your free Send2Hub UK address gives you access to any UK retailer — including those that only ship domestically within the UK. Use your Send2Hub address at checkout, your parcel arrives at our Stoke-on-Trent warehouse and we forward it to Norway. If a UK retailer does not accept your Norwegian payment card, our Shop & Ship service can purchase items on your behalf.

Is there a duty-free threshold for imports to Norway?

Norwegian VAT of 25% applies to all imports with no minimum threshold. Customs duty is only charged on shipments above NOK 350 (approximately £25) — below this, no duty applies but VAT still does. If the UK retailer is VOEC-registered and the item is under NOK 3,000, VAT is collected at checkout with no additional border charges.

What is the VOEC scheme and does it affect my order?

VOEC is Norway's VAT on E-Commerce system. Retailers registered for VOEC collect Norwegian VAT (25%) at checkout for goods up to NOK 3,000 per item — meaning no surprise border charges for Norwegian recipients. Major UK platforms like Amazon are VOEC-registered. For non-VOEC retailers, VAT plus a carrier handling fee is collected from the recipient on delivery. Always check whether a retailer is VOEC-registered when ordering from Norway.

Can I consolidate multiple orders before shipping to Norway?

Yes. Hold multiple parcels in free temporary storage and combine them into a single outbound shipment — saving 40-60% on shipping costs. Free storage: 30 days Individual, 45 days Business, 60 days Premium. Note that consolidating goods from non-VOEC retailers into a single shipment means one customs declaration and one set of handling fees rather than multiple separate charges.

Which carriers does Send2Hub use for shipping to Norway?

We ship to Norway via DHL, FedEx, UPS and Parcelforce. Compare rates and estimated transit times using our shipping cost calculator.

Ready to start shopping UK retailers and shipping to Norway? Register free and get your UK address in under two minutes. Questions? Get in touch with our team.