Tariffs explained

Fullstendig oversikt - Nye amerikanske tariffer: hva de betyr for Norge

Nøkkelord forklart

Å forstå forskjellen mellom tariffer, toll og MVA (MVA) er viktig for bedrifter og privatpersoner som driver med internasjonal handel:

• Tariff (Toll) – En avgift pålagt importerte varer, betalt av importøren når varene kommer inn i landet. Eksempel: USA har innført en 15% tariff on Norwegian salmon.
• Importavgift / Tollavgift – En annen betegnelse for tariffer; det refererer til avgiften betalt på importerte varer i tollen.
• MVA (Merverdiavgift) / VAT – Omsetningsavgift som påløper de fleste varer og tjenester, og import, i Norge (moms finnes også i de fleste andre land). I motsetning til tariffer er dette en forbrukeravgift som betales av kjøpere i Norge.

Eksempel: Hvis et norsk selskap eksporterer maskiner til USA, betaler den amerikanske kjøperen en toll ved import. Dersom samme maskineri selges i Norge, betaler kjøper i stedet MVA.

Tariffer 2025 (3 April)

Fra april 2025 innførte president Trump gjensidige tollsatser rettet mot land med betydelige handelsubalanser eller opplevd urettferdig praksis. Disse tariffene tar sikte på å "utjevne spillefeltet" ved å matche eller overskride tollsatsene som er pålagt av andre nasjoner på amerikanske varer.

• Baseline Tariff: 10 % toll på all import, gjeldende fra 5. april 2025.
• Reciprocal Tariffs: Additional tariffs based on trade relationships. Countries like Norway face a 16% reciprocal tariff, while the EU sees a 20% tariff.
• Key Tariff Rates:
  • European Union: 20%
  • China: 34%
  • Norway: 16%
  • Canada and Mexico: Exempted

These tariffs will impact industries such as seafood, automotive parts, and renewable energy products. The goal is to encourage more balanced trade, but businesses should expect higher costs and potential market losses in the U.S.

Additional Information:

• Automobile Tariffs: A 25% tariff on foreign-made cars, except for Canada and Mexico.
• Global Reaction: Many countries, including the EU and China, are preparing countermeasures to retaliate against these tariffs.

How Industries Are Affected

These new U.S. tariffs may not immediately affect businesses operating in Norway unless the Norwegian government decides to retaliate or apply its own tariffs on U.S. goods. However, Norwegian companies that export to the U.S. will face higher costs due to the increased tariffs. Here's a quick overview of how industries could be impacted:

Industry	Previous Tariff	New Tariff	Impact
Seafood (e.g., Salmon)	0%	15%	Higher costs for U.S. buyers, potential drop in exports.
Automotive Parts	Varied	16%	Increased prices, possible market loss in the U.S.
Technology Equipment	Varied	16%	More expensive for U.S. buyers, affecting demand.
Textiles	Varied	16%	Competitive disadvantage due to higher costs.
Renewable Energy Products	Varied	16%	Could slow adoption in the U.S. due to price hikes.

Tariffs imposed by the U.S. government on different countries, including Norway, depend on the product code (HS-code). The duty can be searched and found on the U.S. HTS website: HTS USITC

Similarly, Norway has its own database known as the Tolltariff where you can search and find the different duties on different products.

How ODIN Customs Can Help

We assist businesses in navigating these changes by providing:

• Customs Consultation: Understand how the new tariffs impact your business.
• Tariff Mitigation Strategies: Find ways to reduce the financial impact, such as adjusting supply chains.
• Regulatory Updates: Stay informed about changes in international trade policies.

Need Help?

If you have any questions about how these tariffs affect your business, contact us today.