Import declarations for inward processing

When declaring imported goods for inward processing you must lodge an import declaration. This page can help you complete your declaration.

Declare according to the general rules, i.e. description of goods, commodity code, customs value, procedure cods etc.

If you hold a simplified declaration procedure authorisation, it specifies to which procedure the authorisation applies. If inward processing is not included, you are required to lodge a standard declaration. You can complement your authorisation for simplified declaration procedures via the CDS (Customs Decisions System).

Swedish Customs’ Decisions System, CDS.

Support when lodging an import declaration for inward processing

When lodging an import declaration for inward processing there are some things you need to consider.

Field 31 - Description of goods

The description of the imported goods should correspond with the information in the authorisation.

Field 33 – Commodity code

The commodity code for the imported goods should correspond with the information in the authorisation.

Field 37 – Procedure

Enter one of the following codes:

• 5100 In the absence of any of the above procedures;
• 5111 In cases of equivalent goods with prior exportation. A special permit is required for this.
  

Field 44 – Attachments/Certificates and authorisations

Enter document code C601 and the authorisation number for inward processing.

The authorisation number consists of TTA and six digits. It is important to enter them it without spaces.

Field 47 - Calculation of charges

You are required to enter import fees, even if Swedish Customs does not charge any fees (does not apply to notification type TQN).

Note that it is not possible to combine different procedures in a declaration for inward processing. Only a single procedure code (for ED field 37/1) may be entered in the declaration.

The aforementioned codes are the most common.

How to complete import declarations using Swedish Customs declaration guides.

Apply for authorisation directly in the customs declaration

In some cases you may apply for authorisation directly i your customs declaration..

Cases when you may apply for authorisation in your customs declaration.

Use a standard customs declaration when applying for authorisation directly in your import declaration. It is only possible to send a declaration for inward processing with the message type DNU and request manual customs clearance. Pay attention to the following fields when completing the declaration:

Field 37 – Procedure

Enter code 5100 (in the absence of any of the above procedures).

Field 44 – Special information

Enter code 00100 (Simplified authorisation).

The application should also state:

• A description of the goods and method of identification;
• Rate of yield: expected material consumption;
• Economic conditions;
• A customs debt model according to article 85 or 86.3 (enter “no” if the customs debt model according to article 86.3 is applied);
• Time and place of processing;
• The amount of time needed to complete the procedure.
  

Field 47 - Calculation of charges

You are required to enter import fees even if Swedish Customs does not charge any fees.

Call-me codes

In the field Call-me code (action indicator), enter 15 (application for certain authorisations from Swedish Customs).

How to complete import declarations using Swedish Customs declaration guides.