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Declaring goods when importing

You are required to always declare imported goods using an import declaration, where you state what goods you are importing, any customs duty you are liable to pay, and whether the goods are subject to restrictions.

Types of customs declarations

You must declare all imported goods in an import declaration. There are various types of import declarations.

Declaration guides

Here you can find guides on completing different declarations used to import goods.

Supporting documents

Supporting documents are any documents used to support statements in your customs declaration. If you declare goods imported from a country outside the EU, you are required to provide supporting documents on request from Swedish Customs.

Undeclared goods

Imported goods that have not been registered or declared are considered undeclared. It is a crime to fail to register or declare goods that have been imported to Sweden, and it may be punishable according to the Swedish Act on Penalties for Smuggling.

VAT in case of IOSS registration

E-commerce platforms have the option to charge VAT to their customer at the time of purchase.