Declaring goods for export
When exporting goods, you are always required to submit a digital export declaration to Swedish Customs. You may choose to submit it personally, or hire an agent.
These pages in English are under construction and more information will be added as it becomes available.
Check-list for declaring goods for export
Have you transitioned to the new export system? Follow the steps below to ensure that you declare correctly.
Check-list for declaring goods for export
Export procedure
The export procedure consists of data submission in three steps – export declaration, presentation of goods at the office of exit and exit notification of goods.
Roles and responsibilities
There are several roles and responsibilities in the export process. The declarant is always responsible for the data in the customs declaration, even if the declarant has used a customs representative.
Types of customs declarations for exports
There are various ways to submit your export declaration. Normally, you would submit a standard customs declaration and initiate the exportation from an approved location or a customs office. In some cases, it is possible to submit simplified customs declarations or complete declarations via entry in the declarant’s records.
Types of customs declarations for exports
Direct or indirect export
You may issue your own proof of clearance electronically, under certain conditions. The proof of customs clearance is sent electronically to a designated consignee, for example a shipping port.
Pre-departure declarations
When removing goods from the EU you are required to submit a pre-departure declaration to a customs authority. This means that security and safety information should be submitted before the goods are removed from the EU.
Pre-departure declarations for goods exiting the EU
Exporting untaxed excise goods
When exporting untaxed excise goods that are to be moved under tax suspension, data must be registered in the EU-wide system EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System). The export declaration must then be submitted to Swedish Customs and must contain the administrative reference code (ARC) created by EMCS.
Exporting untaxed excise goods
FAQ – The export system
Here are som answers to frequently asked questions about the export system.