# EFTA and Vietnam sign deal to phase out tariffs on most Norwegian exports

> Norway says about half of its exports will enter duty-free when the deal takes effect, rising to more than 98% within seven years.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T21:10:53+00:00
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Norway and the other EFTA states signed a free-trade agreement with Vietnam on 18 October. Norway’s foreign ministry says about half of Norwegian goods exports to Vietnam will be duty-free when it takes effect, rising to more than 98% within seven years. The release gives no entry-into-force date.

Vietnam currently applies tariffs of up to 15% to Norwegian salmon and mackerel. Salmon will become duty-free when the agreement takes effect; mackerel duties will be phased out over three years. Norway reported bilateral goods trade of about NOK 19 billion in 2025. The agreement also covers investment, services and sustainable development.

## Data

### Tariff and trade details

Reported tariff timetables and bilateral trade total.

Methodology: The table reproduces figures and timing in Norway’s government release; no effective date is inferred.

| Item | Reported detail |
|---|---|
| Tariff coverage | About half duty-free when effective; more than 98% within seven years. |
| Seafood schedule | Salmon duty-free on entry into force; mackerel duties phased out over three years. |
| Goods trade in 2025 | Norway reported about NOK 19 billion in bilateral goods trade. |

Sources: <https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/undertegnet-frihandelsavtale-med-vietnam-apner-nye-muligheter-for-norske-bedrifter/id3178346/> · Download data: [JSON](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/efta-vietnam-free-trade-deal-tariff-phaseout/data/source-reported-details?lang=en&format=json) · [CSV](https://newsverum.com/api/v1/articles/efta-vietnam-free-trade-deal-tariff-phaseout/data/source-reported-details?lang=en&format=csv)

## Sources

- [Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs](<https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/undertegnet-frihandelsavtale-med-vietnam-apner-nye-muligheter-for-norske-bedrifter/id3178346/>) (Source checked: 2026-10-18; Published: 2026-10-18)

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