Companies exporting goods are required to submit an export declaration to Iceland Revenue and Customs.
An exporter may appoint a customs broker to handle the export process and prepare the export declaration on their behalf.
If goods are exported temporarily from Iceland, this must be specifically indicated in the export declaration.
How the process works
You submit an export declaration electronically to Iceland Revenue and Customs.
The carrier records the goods on a cargo manifest and assigns a unique consignment number, which must be included in the export declaration.
The declaration is considered received once it has been registered in the customs authorities’ system.
If an export declaration is not submitted on time, Iceland Revenue and Customs may suspend the company’s customs clearance authorisation. This means that the company will not be able to import or export goods until the matter has been resolved.
Avoiding delays
Delays may occur if an export declaration is incomplete, unclear, or contains incorrect information.
You can help ensure smooth processing by:
having freight invoices, commercial invoices, proofs of origin, and any required export licences ready before the goods are exported
using a customs broker (freight forwarder) authorised to submit customs declarations electronically on your behalf and communicate with the customs authorities
ensuring that the correct tariff classification codes are used and that the country of origin and customs procedure are correctly declared
See the instructions for completing an export declaration [link to guidance manual].
Service provider
Skatturinn - Iceland Revenue and Customs