Can I import honey to Norway?
My mother has a few beehives and she is producing honey for home use. I am traveling to Norway in a few days and I'd like to bring one jar (1 kg) of honey to my friend there. I am a resident of Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is not part of the EEA.
I've found this document, but I think this is related to operating an export business and importing your products to Norway.
What is the relevant Norwegian border legislation in my case? Also note that my first entrance to the EU will be in Frankfurt, Germany.
Best Answer
You will find your answers on the website of the Norwegian customs authority.
In my interpretation, you can import this honey to Norway, because:
- the goods are for you or are a private gift and not intended for sale or commercial use
- you bring the goods with you, either on your person or in your luggage
- The value is less than NOK 6,000 (approx. EUR 815).
(Note that bringing dairy products from outside the EEA is not permitted)
Enjoy Norway, it's a fantastic country!
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Can I take honey into Norway?
Rules when travelling from a non-EU countryYou can however bring a limited quantity of fruit and vegetables as well as eggs, egg products and honey. Restricted quantities of fish or fish products are also allowed.Can you import honey?
As a general rule, condiments, vinegars, oils, packaged spices, honey, coffee and tea are admissible. Because rice can often harbor insects, it is best to avoid bringing it into the United States. Some imported foods are also subject to requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.Can you ship food to Norway?
Due to Norwegian customs legislation all shipments containing foodstuff must be kept on hold until final customs release is given. The importer must alert the Norwegian Food Safety Authority 24 hours before the shipment arrives in Norway. This can be done via the Internet.What food can you bring into Norway?
Meat, milk, cheese and other foods A quota of a total of 10 kilograms of meat, meat products, cheese and animal feed products applies when travelling to Norway. Importing foodstuffs If you intend to import food and drink (foodstuffs) from abroad, you must always pay VAT.Importing And Exporting Honey - The Biggest Exporters And Importers Of Honey In The World In 2019.
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