WEBVTT 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:03.000 00:00:03.000 --> 00:00:06.100 Are you thinking about importing goods to Sweden? 00:00:06.100 --> 00:00:10.100 If so, there are a few things you need to consider. 00:00:10.100 --> 00:00:15.366 Importing goods cost more than just the price of the goods themselves. 00:00:15.366 --> 00:00:20.999 There is always import VAT and there may be customs duty and other charges. 00:00:21.000 --> 00:00:24.633 If your company is VAT registered in Sweden, - 00:00:24.633 --> 00:00:28.633 you report the VAT to the Swedish Tax Agency. 00:00:28.633 --> 00:00:33.533 If your company is not VAT registered or if you are importing for private use, - 00:00:33.533 --> 00:00:37.533 you pay VAT directly to Swedish customs. 00:00:37.533 --> 00:00:38.633 00:00:38.633 --> 00:00:42.633 To find out how much customs duty will be levied on certain goods, - 00:00:42.633 --> 00:00:45.666 you need to calculate the customs value of the goods. 00:00:45.666 --> 00:00:46.699 00:00:46.700 --> 00:00:51.233 The customs value is the price of the product, plus freight and insurance costs, - 00:00:51.233 --> 00:00:56.333 including costs for loading, unloading and handling up to the EU border. 00:00:56.333 --> 00:00:57.699 00:00:57.700 --> 00:01:01.266 Customs rates vary between 0 to 20 percent, - 00:01:01.266 --> 00:01:05.266 but there are also higher customs rates for certain goods. 00:01:05.266 --> 00:01:08.066 To know what your import will cost, - 00:01:08.066 --> 00:01:11.532 you need to identify your product’s customs commodity code. 00:01:11.533 --> 00:01:16.199 All commodity codes are listed in the Tulltaxan (TARIC) query system. 00:01:16.200 --> 00:01:20.866 You will find Tulltaxan on our website tullverket.se. 00:01:20.866 --> 00:01:22.432 00:01:22.433 --> 00:01:26.433 Once you have classified your goods and found the commodity code, - 00:01:26.433 --> 00:01:29.699 you will receive information related to the goods: 00:01:29.700 --> 00:01:33.700 what customs duty applies and whether there are other charges to pay. 00:01:33.700 --> 00:01:35.200 00:01:35.200 --> 00:01:39.200 You will also be informed if there are any regulations or restrictions for your goods. 00:01:39.200 --> 00:01:44.066 Therefore, it is very important that the classification is correct. 00:01:44.066 --> 00:01:49.499 Please contact us for advice, either by phone or email. 00:01:49.500 --> 00:01:52.300 In order to import goods to the EU, 00:01:52.300 --> 00:01:57.133 your company needs to be included in the EU register of economic operators, - 00:01:57.133 --> 00:02:00.666 Economic Operator Registration and Identification. 00:02:00.666 --> 00:02:05.266 You register through our website and it is free of charge. 00:02:05.266 --> 00:02:09.732 After registering your company will be assigned an EORI number. 00:02:09.733 --> 00:02:10.599 00:02:10.600 --> 00:02:13.266 To facilitate customs processing, - 00:02:13.266 --> 00:02:17.266 Swedish Customs has several authorisations that may be useful, - 00:02:17.266 --> 00:02:20.699 such as Authorisation for deferment of payment, - 00:02:20.700 --> 00:02:24.400 so that you can pay customs duties and other taxes at a later stage. 00:02:24.400 --> 00:02:25.666 00:02:25.666 --> 00:02:29.666 We also recommend that you request access to our online services. 00:02:29.666 --> 00:02:30.466 00:02:30.466 --> 00:02:33.532 In the online services, you can, for instance, - 00:02:33.533 --> 00:02:38.533 declare your goods and find supporting documents for your VAT reporting. 00:02:38.533 --> 00:02:41.566 The Swedish Customs online services - 00:02:41.566 --> 00:02:45.132 will give you an overall picture of your customs processing. 00:02:45.133 --> 00:02:48.266 Sometimes you need to contact other authorities - 00:02:48.266 --> 00:02:51.299 to obtain an authorisation or import license. 00:02:51.300 --> 00:02:52.333 00:02:52.333 --> 00:02:56.899 For example, you need to contact the Swedish Medical Products Agency - 00:02:56.900 --> 00:02:59.033 for trade in health food products, - 00:02:59.033 --> 00:03:03.033 the Swedish Tax Agency for trade in alcohol and tobacco - 00:03:03.033 --> 00:03:07.766 and the Swedish Board of Agriculture for trade in fresh fruit and vegetables. 00:03:07.766 --> 00:03:11.466 It may be completely prohibited to import certain goods - 00:03:11.466 --> 00:03:14.632 so remember to check this before you begin. 00:03:14.633 --> 00:03:18.633 Once you have found the regulations and calculated your customs duty, - 00:03:18.633 --> 00:03:21.499 it is time to declare your goods. 00:03:21.500 --> 00:03:26.133 In the customs declaration, you state which goods you intend to import, - 00:03:26.133 --> 00:03:29.499 what their value is and what duties you will pay. 00:03:29.500 --> 00:03:34.733 You can either declare them yourself or hire a customs agent. 00:03:34.733 --> 00:03:35.433 00:03:35.433 --> 00:03:39.533 You are always welcome to contact us if you have any questions. 00:03:39.533 --> 00:03:43.533 Good luck with your import!