Tullverket

Get a refund of duties in the case of errors in your customs declaration

If you believe that there is an error in the customs declaration and that you have paid too much customs duty and VAT due to, for example, an incorrect amount, commodity code or other, you can apply for a refund of any duties paid to Swedish Customs.

The application should contain the following

  • Contact information
  • A detailed description of the goods to which the application applies
  • The current location of the goods
  • A description of the issue
  • Customs identifier (Customs ID MRN or LRN code)
  • Proof that the goods have been incorrectly declared, such as an invoice, order confirmation etc.

Important

Swedish Customs may receive additional information and, if necessary, demand that you present your goods at a customs office.

Refund of the carrier fee

If the carrier has charged you an administrative or customs declaration fee, you should contact them to ask for a refund of these fees.

Refund of VAT on purchases from a web shop

If the web shop has charged you VAT at the time of purchase, you should contact them to get a refund.