Export Licences and Restrictions
The export of goods from Iceland is generally unrestricted. However, certain goods require a licence or are subject to specific restrictions. Before submitting an export declaration, you should check whether your goods fall within a category that requires authorisation.
It is the exporter's responsibility to determine whether a licence is required. Iceland Revenue and Customs may stop a shipment that is not accompanied by the necessary permits.
Goods category | Responsible authority | Further information |
|---|---|---|
Fish products and food products | Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) | |
Plants | Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) | |
Live animals, including live horses | Icelandic Food and Veterinary Authority (MAST) | |
Birds, eggs, eggshells, and nests | Ministry for the Environment, Energy and Climate | |
Medicines and pharmaceutical substances | Icelandic Medicines Agency | |
Used refrigerants | Environment and Energy Agency of Iceland | |
Firearms, ammunition, and explosives | National Commissioner of the Icelandic Police | |
Cultural heritage objects, archaeological finds, and antiques | Cultural Heritage Agency of Iceland | Export of cultural property on the Cultural Heritage Agency website |
Natural heritage specimens | Icelandic Institute of Natural History | Export of natural specimens on the Icelandic Institute of Natural History website |
Protected species (CITES) | Directorate of Fisheries | CITES permits for marine species on the Directorate of Fisheries website |
Dual-use items and military-related equipment | Ministry for Foreign Affairs | Export controls on the Ministry for Foreign Affairs website |
Microorganisms from geothermal areas and their genetic material | Icelandic Institute of Natural History |
Trade Sanctions and Restrictive Measures
In some cases, international trade sanctions or restrictive measures may affect who you are permitted to do business with and where goods may be exported. As rules and restrictions can change rapidly, it is important to check the current requirements before importing or exporting goods.
Service provider
Skatturinn - Iceland Revenue and Customs