Norwegian goods in transit (NVIT)
The regulatory requirements for more detailed information related to Norwegian goods in transit (NVIT) have been in force since 1 April. The Norwegian Customs authorities have indicated that they will tighten the requirements during the autumn. This means that sanctions may be introduced and there is a risk that transport lacking the required information may be stopped.
For more information about the new NVIT rules and affected postal codes, please refer to our information page: New requirements for Norwegian goods in transit - bring.no
Norwegian goods in transit – NVIT – refers to shipments transported from Norway, through Sweden or Finland, for re-entry into Norway. When such shipments temporarily leave Norwegian territory, even if both the place of departure and destination are in Norway, they must be subject to a transit procedure under the rules of the Transit Convention (Transit Convention - Norwegian Customs)
This means that new requirements apply to information about the goods being transported (via Sweden and Finland), and this information must be provided in the transport booking to the carrier. For example, the tariff number (HS number) – 6 digits – per item in the shipment. NVIT goods have for a period been covered by a temporary exemption from the requirement, but this exemption ends on 31 March 2026.
We support the following data elements per item in our formats and APIs (transport instruction):
- Value and currency code
- Tariff number (HS number), minimum 6 digits
- Goods description
- Gross/net weight
The Norwegian Customs authorities understand that this represents a significant change for many, and have indicated that going forward they will provide guidance and assistance rather than impose sanctions. Initially, Customs will follow up shipments with incomplete information through spot checks and guidance. The transport will not be stopped, but the authorised consignor must attempt to correct the information following guidance from Customs.
Corridors for our North-South and South-North transports via FI/SE by train or road may be specified based on the from/to postal codes shown below:
Southern Norway to and from Northern Norway:
- Both directions: 0001-6999 to and from 8300-8599, 9300-9499, 9000-9159, 9170-9181 and 9188-9299
- Both directions: 0001-7999 to and from 9160-9169, 9182-9187 and 9500-9999
Northern Norway to and from Northern Norway:
- Both directions: 8000-9769 to and from 9770–9991
In the transport booking, you are free to choose whether to include this “transit information” for freight to and from these postal codes or for all domestic transports in Norway if that is easier. If this data is not entered in the transport booking, the risk of longer transport times and higher costs increases (goods are transported by road within Norway).
What are the consequences of the new regulations?
The regulations affect not only us, but also many Norwegian companies that send goods domestically via Sweden and Finland. It is important that good, stable, and long-term solutions are put in place so that we avoid a situation where volumes are shifted to road transport within Norway. More heavy goods vehicles on Norwegian roads every day would increase CO2 emissions and delivery times to and from the north. This is not a desirable situation for anyone, and we are therefore working to find a good solution that keeps shipments on the existing train and road routes through SE/FI.
Den norske Tolletats informasjonsside om NVIT
Midlertidig ordning for norske varer i transitt (NVIT) opphører 31. mars 2026 – Tolletaten
Note! Bulk customs clearance and NVIT
NVIT data must be provided as part of the transport booking, even when the goods are covered by a bulk customs declaration upon entry into Norway. This means that certain customs-related data elements included in the bulk declaration must also be submitted as NVIT data in accordance with the requirements described in this specification.