Exporting goods from Sweden to countries outside the EU

The term ‘export´ means sending goods to a country outside the EU. This may be in connection with the sale of goods, but other shipments can also be considered export. No general permit is required to begin exporting. However, permits are required for the export of certain goods, such as agricultural products, cultural objects and endangered species of animals and plants.

Before exporting goods, you must submit an export declaration to Customs. You may submit the declaration yourself, or use an authorised representative. Since 1 July 2009 all export declarations must be submitted electronically.
In the export declaration, you must enter a commodity code for your goods, selected from the common nomenclature used in the EU. Determining the proper commodity code for your goods in accordance with the customs tariff, Taric, is called classification.

Before you export, it is also important to check whether the importing country has any regulations that apply to you as an exporter. For more information, please contact the Swedish Trade Council.

The EU has signed a number of free trade agreements with various countries. If you include a certificate of origin with your export, your goods may be imported duty-free or with a tariff reduction in the importing country.
Finland (including Åland Islands) is an EU member country. Åland Islands are part of the customs territory, but has chosen not to be included in the VAT territory. For tax purposes, this means that the same regulations apply to trade with Åland Islands as to trade with countries outside the EU.

If you are thinking about exporting goods to a country outside the EU for processing, you may use the outward processing procedure. A permit is required for outward processing.

Exit summary declaration

Since 1 July 2009, you have to send pre-departure information to Customs for all goods leaving the EU. The purpose is to protect the EU from dangerous goods and to meet the increased security requirements in world trade.

Entry and exit summary declarations

Publications

Exporting goods PDF

Forms

Single Administrative Document (SAD) external link, opens in new window

SAD guidelines external link, opens in new window

Good to know

Authorised Economic Operator, AEO is a way to ensure a safe and efficient flow of goods to and from the EU.
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