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.
For example
Area of responsibility | Responsible authority | Department of the responsible authority |
|---|---|---|
AEOS – Safety and Security | Swedish Transport Agency | Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Animal foodstuffs | Swedish Board of Agriculture | Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Animals and CITES | Swedish Board of Agriculture | Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Explosives | Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB | Ministry of Justice |
Ship reporting | Swedish Maritime Administration | Ministry of Enterprise |
Aircraft reporting | Civil Aviation Administration | Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Free trade and origin | Swedish National Board of Trade | Ministry for Foreign Affairs |
Serious economic crime | European Anti-Fraud Office | Ministry of Justice |
Serious organised crime | Swedish Police Authority | Ministry of Justice |
Trade statistics | Statistics Sweden (SCB) | Ministry of Finance |
Import VAT and excise duties | Swedish Tax Agency | Ministry of Finance |
Marine and aquaculture invasive species | Maritime and Water Agency | Ministry of the Environment |
Chemicals | Chemicals Inspectorate | Ministry of the Environment |
Classification of new substances | Public Health Agency | Ministry of Social Affairs |
Cash resources | Swedish Customs | Ministry of Finance |
War material and dual-use items | Strategic Products Inspectorate | Ministry of Justice |
Cultural objects | National Heritage Board | Ministry of Culture |
Foodstuffs | National Food Administration | Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Medicines, drugs, drug precursors and classification of new medicines | Medical Products Agency | Ministry of Social Affairs |
Environmentally hazardous waste | The County Administrative Board and the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency | – |
Piracy (intellectual property) | Cooperation between authorities against piracy | – |
Product safety | Market surveillance authorities (e.g. the Swedish Electrical Safety Authority and the Swedish Work Environment Authority) | – |
Radioactive waste | Swedish Radiation Safety Authority | Ministry of Environment and Energy |
Silvicultural material | Swedish Forest Agency | Ministry of Economic Affairs |
Terrorism | Swedish Security Service | Ministry of Justice |
Customs control at sea | Swedish Coast Guard | Ministry of Justice |
Weapons | Swedish Police Authority | Ministry of Justice |
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