Paying customs duty and VAT
Usually, it's your shipping company that helps you figure out what charges to pay. However, if you have not been able to pay customs duty or VAT, you can email or write a letter to us, and we will send you a customs bill.
We need this information to calculate the charges
E-mail or write a letter to us with the following information:
- the company that has transported your product
- supporting documentation such as receipts and invoices
- your contact details.
E-mail us to tullverket@tullverket.se or send your letter to:
Tullverket
Box 27311
SE-102 54 Stockholm
When you have sent this information to us, we will calculate what you are to pay and send you a bill.
Report this within three years
You can notify Swedish Customs of non-payment of customs duty or VAT in the three years following arrival of the goods in Sweden.
Not reporting is a crime
Not reporting or declaring goods that you import to Sweden is illegal and may be a crime according to the Act on Penalties for Smuggling.
Are you uncertain about whether your are required to pay customs duty or VAT?
Information about all charges can be found on our website. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you are still uncertain.
General information about charges
Are you planning to submit your own customs declaration or do you need more information?
Normally, your shipping company will assist you with your customs declaration. If you are responsible for submitting your customs declaration, you will find useful information here. You can also find information about rules for buying goods online.