Temporary storage facility

Temporary storage and eligible locations for temporary storage.

An authorisation is required

An authorisation is required to operate a temporary storage facility.

Authorisation to operate a temporary storage facility.

Store goods for up to 90 days

The goods may be placed in temporary storage in a temporary storage facility for up to 90 days.

Storing goods in temporary storage facility.

Handling

Goods placed in temporary storage may normally not be handled; they should be stored in their original condition. However, you are allowed to inspect and test your goods, if this is necessary in order to place them under a customs procedure.

Any handling in addition to normal unloading, storage and loading, such as sampling, should be indicated in the records. Please contact Swedish Customs for approval in advance.

Discharge of temporary storage

Goods declared for arrival at a temporary storage facility must be placed under a customs procedure within 90 days. It is the decision of the Swedish Customs to release a customs declaration that ends temporary storage. The decision can take the form of a customs declaration for free circulation, customs warehousing or transit. Re-exportation is also an accepted form of discharge of temporary storage.

The warehouse keeper can receive the decision on release from Swedish Customs by receiving the message Authorisation for removal, via our online service or subscribing via a system-to-system solution.

Accounting requirements

An operator of a temporary storage facility is required to keep accounts that are approved by Swedish Customs.

Accounting requirements for temporary storage facilities.

FAQ-Temporary storage

Read frequently asked questions about temporary storage facilities.

Frequently asked questions about temporary storage facilities.