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Act No. 9 on the import and export of goods (Movement of Goods Act).

Country/Territory
Norway
Document type
Legislation
Date
2022
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Agricultural & rural development, General
Keyword
International trade Data collection/reporting Tax/levy Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties Inspection Procedural matters Classification/declassification Business/industry/corporations Intellectual property rights/patents Authorization/permit Agricultural commodities
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Abstract

The present Act pursues the following objectives: (a) to ensure correct and complete information on goods that are imported and exported for purposes of setting taxes and statistics; (b) to contribute to the protection of society from the illegal import and export of goods by ensuring compliance with restrictions imposed for purposes of security, protection of human life and health, animal welfare, plant protection and environmental protection; and (c) to ensure that Norway complies with its obligations under international agreements on cross-border movement of goods. The provisions of the Act are divided into the following chapters: 1) Introductory provisions; 2) Duties on arrival at the customs area; 3) Customs clearance on imports; 4) Customs procedures on importation; 5) Responsibilities concerning exports and the issuance of proof of origin; 6) Classification and customs value; 7) Special administrative rules; 8) Control; 9) Cooperation with other states; 10) Withholding of goods that infringe intellectual property rights; 11) Withholding and seizure of goods; 12) Administrative enforcement and penalties; 13) Trade measures; 14) Entry into force, transitional provisions and amendments to other laws.

Full text
Norwegian
Website
www.lovdata.no