For all messages, there will be a set of data that is only related to the message and its submission. This data includes information about the customs representative and identification of the message (references to the message itself). See the section Linking Messages for a detailed description.
The tables below provide an overview of central data elements related to transport and consignments. The detailed information models for transport, master consignments, and consignments are published in the API definitions.
Data Elements Related to Transport
| Data Element | Mandatory | Conditional | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrier | X | ||
| Active Transport Means | X | ||
| Driver | X | ||
| Customs Office / Time of Arrival | X |
Transport Notification
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Notify Transport | Information about transport and reference to all consignments on board the transport |
| Responsible for Information | Driver of the transport, according to the Customs Act § 2-3 |
| Information Provider | Customs representative according to the Customs Act § 7-21 – Forwarder/Carrier/Consignor |
| Recipient of Information | Norwegian Customs |
| Is Information Mandatory? | Yes |
| When is Information Desired by Norwegian Customs? | As early as possible, but no later than upon arrival at the border |
| When is Information Update Desired? | Information must be updated when important parts of the information change. Typically when changing license plates, driver, time/place of border crossing, or changes in the list of master consignments |
| Submission Deadline | No later than upon border crossing |
| Important Information Elements |
License plate(s) of the transport means and/or route number for scheduled traffic (e.g., scheduled flights) Information about the driver Time/place of border crossing Reference number/waybill number for all master consignments (Master Consignment) and/or consignments (House Consignment) on board the transport |
| Special about Updating Transport Notification | When updating and canceling, the MRN received in the original message is the key to be used to identify the correct transport |
Data Elements Related to Master Consignment
| Data Element | Mandatory | Conditional | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sender | X | ||
| Receiver | X | ||
| Waybill | X | ||
| Gross Weight | X | ||
| Transport Equipment | X | ||
| Loading Place | X | ||
| Unloading Place | X |
Master Consignment Notification
Summary of Content
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Notify Master Consignment | Information about the master consignment |
| Responsible for Information | Driver of the transport, according to the Customs Act § 2-3 |
| Information Provider | Customs representative according to the Customs Act § 7-21 – Forwarder/Carrier/Consignor |
| Recipient of Information | Norwegian Customs |
| Is Information Mandatory? | Yes |
| When is Information Desired by Norwegian Customs? | As early as possible, but no later than upon border crossing for transport |
| When is Information Update Desired? | Information must be updated when important parts of the information change |
| Submission Deadline | No later than upon border crossing |
| Important Information Elements |
Receiver and sender Loading and unloading place Waybill number for the master consignment Reference number for all mail bags (only for postal operators) |
| Special about Updating Master Consignment Notification | When updating and canceling, the MRN received in the original message is the key to be used to identify the correct master consignment |
Data Elements Related to Consignment
| Data Element | Mandatory | Conditional | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sender | X | ||
| Receiver | X | ||
| Waybill | X | ||
| Relevant Documents | X | ||
| Gross Weight | X | ||
| Transport Equipment | X | ||
| Loading Place | X | ||
| Unloading Place | X |
Consignment Notification (House Consignment)
Summary of Content
| Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Notify Consignment | Information about the consignment. |
| Responsible for Information | Driver of the transport, according to the Customs Act § 2-3 |
| Information Provider | Forwarder/Carrier/Consignor/Agent |
| Recipient of Information | Norwegian Customs |
| Is Information Mandatory? | Yes |
| When is Information Desired by Norwegian Customs? | As early as possible, but no later than upon arrival at the border |
| When is Information Update Desired? | Information must be updated when important parts of the information change |
| Submission Deadline | No later than upon border crossing |
| Important Information Elements |
Waybill number for the consignment (tracking number) Reference to the chosen customs procedure where applicable Reference to import and export declarations Reference to NCTS transit(s) General description/weight of goods Sender Receiver Reference to carrier |
| Special about Updating Consignment Notification | When updating and canceling, the MRN received in the original message is the key to be used to identify the correct consignment. |
Data Elements Related to Goods (submitted as part of consignment) – only for VOEC
| Data Element | Mandatory for VOEC |
Conditional | Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoiced Value | X | ||
| Item Number | X | ||
| Number of Packages | X | ||
| VOEC Number | X |
Detailed Data Requirements for All Message Types
Here you can download a complete overview:
MO Data Requirements
