What you can bring or order to Iceland
Temporary import
You can apply for permission for temporary import without paying import charges for the following goods:
Goods exempt from excise duty
Exhibition goods
Such as stands and decorations for trade or industrial exhibitions.Conference equipment
Such as computers and technical equipment, safety equipment for participants, printed materials, tablecloths and branded tableware, and low-value items given as tokens to participants.Sports equipment
Such as vehicles and spare parts, sportswear and related gear.Artists’ equipment
Such as musical instruments, props and other equipment used for concerts or exhibitions.Scientific equipment
Such as equipment imported for research purposes.Film and media equipment
Such as equipment used for filmmaking or content production.Rescue equipment
Such as equipment for parties involved in rescue operations.Contractors’ professional equipment
Such as equipment imported to carry out a specific project, in accordance with Regulation No. 25/1970 on customs agreements.Machinery and equipment for testing
Such as goods imported temporarily for testing.Goods for repair
Such as goods imported for repair or processing, to prevent damage.Goods covered by an ATA Carnet
Such as goods covered by international conventions on temporary import for exhibitions and similar purposes, in accordance with Regulations No. 24/1970 and 25/1970.
How to apply
You must apply for temporary import permission to Iceland Revenue and Customs.
The application is submitted on a customs declaration (form E1), including the relevant exemption code in box 14.
You must provide adequate security for potential import charges when applying, unless you have a deferred payment arrangement.
The following forms of security are accepted:
ATA Carnet
Financial guarantee or an unconditional guarantee from a bank, savings bank or insurance company
You may request an exemption from the requirement to provide security.
You may also request an extension of the temporary import period, but never beyond 12 months, unless there are special reasons.
When the goods are re-exported, it is important to obtain confirmation of re-export from Iceland Revenue and Customs. If re-export is not confirmed, import charges will be applied.
Service provider
Skatturinn - Iceland Revenue and Customs