Operations
Swedish Customs monitor and control the flow of goods in and out of Sweden. We ensure that the correct customs duties, taxes and other charges are paid and that rules on import and export restrictions are followed. We are a control authority that often acts on behalf of another authority
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In short, our activities involve collecting customs duties and controlling the flow of goods. Our job is to ensure that the right customs duties, VAT and other taxes are collected, and to prevent illegal goods from entering our country. Whereas the rules are often the responsibility of another authority, our job is to ensure they are followed.
Our work should contribute to fulfilling this mission in accordance with the instructions for Swedish Customs and the appropriation directions.
Collection of duty and other charges
Swedish Customs is responsible for determining and collecting customs duties, taxes and other tariffs when goods are imported into Sweden.
Controlling the flow of goods
The task of Swedish Customs is to ensure that import and export restrictions are complied.
Checks on behalf of other authorities
Swedish Customs is the authority that checks that all rules for the entry or exit of goods to or from Sweden are complied with. It is often another authority that is responsible for the rules.
Seizure or taking into custody
Swedish Customs may seize illegal goods and confiscate restricted goods that we suspect do not meet the conditions for entry into Sweden.
Searches on and of the body
We carry out a body search or a cursory body inspection when there is reason to believe that there are items in your clothes or on your body that can be seized. A body search involves a doctor checking the body's cavities. This requires a prosecutor order.
Organised crime
Swedish Customs is one of the authorities that cooperates with intelligence and operational efforts against criminal individuals, networks and phenomena in an effort against organised crime.
Drugs, hormonal preparations (doping agents) and other dangerous goods
Swedish Customs is responsible for combating the smuggling of drugs that are prohibited from entering Sweden, and for controlling drugs that are subject to import conditions, known as restricted goods.
Drugs, hormonal preparations (doping agents) and other dangerous goods
Common misunderstandings
Here we clear up common misunderstandings about operations and powers of Swedish Customs. We also explain terms that usually lead to questions.
Swedish Customs' organisation number and VAT registration number
Organisation number: 202100-0969
VAT registration number: SE202100096901