USAOPEN .com Destinations – Norway

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Shipping Auto Parts to Norway on Cruise Control…

Norway

 

Profile: Norway, Country in Europe

Norway, officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a sovereign and unitary monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard.

Capital: Oslo
Currency: Norwegian krone
Population: 5.084 million (2013) World Bank
Official languages: Norwegian, Nynorsk, Bokmål
Colleges and Universities: University of Oslo, More

 

Shipping Tip: Norway Import Clearance Process

When Shipping to Norway, clearance through Customs depends on whether you’re shipping:

  • Documents with no commercial value
  • Dutiable goods

For shipments where clearance is required, Norwegian Customs Authority requires 24% VAT for all shipments with a value above US $20. Depending of the commodity, tax will also be added prior to release. Carriers will charge recipient VAT and taxes either directly or charge their account at Customs. Only companies can apply for this account at Customs.

Freight with a value above US $1000 to a private recipient or a company without account at Customs will automatically be stopped for collection of VAT prior to delivery.

A consignee must have a deferred account at the Norwegian Customs authorities. If not, there will be an administration fee of NOK 125 (US $15) assigned.

 

 

Shop For Your Health in the U.S.

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It’s a New Year and that means people everywhere are taking steps to be healthier. Eating right: check. Exercising: done. Taking those vitamins: maybe not. As many international shoppers can attest, finding quality, affordable, health products,  vitamins and supplements outside of the United States can be an ongoing challenge.

While the United States is known to draw international consumers for affordable luxury items, like clothing and accessories, it is also the source of conventional items like vitamins for many consumers. A survey of online shoppers conducted by T mall Global found that

Chinese shoppers are purchasing goods in the United States that are either not available or are too costly to purchase via an international website. What’s more, Boston Consulting Group reported that 61% of China’s shoppers are willing to pay more for American-made products.

Do the math and it’s clear why. For example, a bottle of GNC Mega Men vitamins costs $37.99 in the U.S. but goes for about $84 in Taiwan! That means that consumers end up spending twice (sometimes more!) on products they could get in the United States.

Beyond cost, consumers are also increasingly concerned about the quality of vitamins and supplements offered overseas. Just take a recent scandal involving tainted baby formula in China. As the U.S. requires strict FDA and pharmaceutical screenings and protections, American purchases are more trusted to stand up to quality and effectiveness standards.

To access the large selection of quality vitamins and supplements in the U.S., many international shoppers are turning to services like MyAddressUS.com. The service allows shoppers to securely set-up a U.S. address where American products and goods can be shipped. Then, mail is conveniently forwarded to international destinations, saving consumers money on shipping fees.

Keeping up with your exercise regimen may still be a pain, but accessing vitamins and supplements to stay healthy has never been easier with services like MyAddressUS.com. The service helps to connect you with safe, quality vitamins and supplements that you can trust to keep you in shape this year.