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Nothing but legal goods across our borders
Swedish Customs are working for a society free of goods that endanger the environment and human health and security, and where businesses compete on equal terms.
Companies hijacked for smuggling
Swedish Customs has observed a rise in the use of legitimate companies by criminal networks for drug smuggling. In 2025, Swedish Customs identified 20 cases in which companies in different parts of the country were unknowingly used for drug smuggling.
Selected content for private individuals
Shopping online
PrivateWhen you buy goods online from another country, the applicable rules vary depending on what you order and from which country the goods are coming.
Travelling
PrivateWhen you have been shopping abroad, different rules apply depending on what goods you have bought and which country you are travelling from.
Travelling with animals
PrivateIt is important that animals travelling across borders are not carrying infectious diseases.
Selected content for business
Importing goods
BusinessThe term "import" means bringing goods into the European Union (EU) from a country outside the EU.
Exporting goods
BusinessThe term "export" means sending goods to a country outside the European Union (EU).
About us
Swedish Customs
Vision
Swedish Customs has a mandate from the Swedish Parliament and Government to collect customs duties, VAT and other charges.
Organisation
Swedish Customs is organised into four operational departments and six other departments, with a total of approximately 2,500 employees. We operate throughout the country and have offices from Kiruna to Trelleborg.
Contact us
Call, email, write to or visit us when you have questions about customs rules, want to tip us about smuggling or want to get in touch with us for other reasons.