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country part of the EU? If you are unsure whether the country you are trading with is an EU Member State or not – here is a list of all EU countries. EU Customs and Fiscal Territories Buying medicines from

Tax-free shopping in Sweden If you live outside the EU and shop in Sweden, you can get a VAT refund when you return home. Here you can read about what applies to tax-free receipts. When you shop in

Buying alcohol when travelling When you return home from a trip abroad, you can take alcohol with you for personal use without paying any taxes. The amount of duty-free alcohol you can bring back

Ask for a tax-free receipt Ask for a tax-free receipt in the shop when you purchase an item. Ask in the shop if they are affiliated with tax-free shopping in Sweden.

Buying foodstuffs when travelling When you bring food into Sweden for personal use, different rules apply depending on whether you are bringing the food from another EU country or from a country

themselves if a seller outside the EU had sold them to a customer in the EU. How do I receive a gift without paying customs duties and VAT? You can receive your parcel from a non-EU country free of charge if

country outside the EU If the gift requirements are fulfilled, you can receive your parcel from a country outside the EU free of charge. It is vital that the parcel clearly states: that it is a gift, what

Buying e-cigarettes and refills when travelling When returning home from a trip abroad, you may, once you are 18, bring in e-cigarettes and refills for private use. The quantity you can bring in

Buying or selling boats across Sweden’s border If you are buying a boat in another country, you may have to pay customs duty, VAT and any other taxes. You may have to notify Swedish Customs if you

be levied. Failure to declare goods correctly may result in criminal liability as you may be guilty of a customs offence. Nicotine-free e-liquid Nicotine-free e-liquid is not subject to nicotine tax

Buying or selling cars across Sweden’s border If you are buying a car in another country, you may have to pay customs duty, VAT and any other taxes and charges. You may have to notify Swedish Customs

ammunition. Please contact the relevant embassy or competent authority. Buying a weapon in Sweden and bringing it to another country From Sweden to an EU Member State Applying for a permit Depending on what

April 2006 (case number B2328-04). In the absence of a judgement from the Supreme Court, it is regarded as legal precedence. Buying alcohol online from a country outside the EU You cannot order alcohol

Buying tobacco online Find out what rules apply when you order, for example, snus or cigarettes online, the rules differ depending on whether you are going to buy tobacco from a non-EU country or not

Buying dietary supplements online Dietary supplement are defined as foodstuffs intended to supplement a normal diet. Dietary supplements are subject to any legislation that applies to foodstuffs

Buying foodstuffs online Foodstuffs ordered online are subject to VAT and, in some cases, customs duty. Some foodstuffs are restricted, meaning that you may not receive them from countries outside

than the above amount. From a country outside the EU Only if you want to bring goods with a value higher than the limits above. Buying e-cigarettes when travelling abroad Buying tobacco in EU Member

United Kingdom – trading, travelling or moving post-Brexit I’m going to Japan and buying a video camera there. Can I bring it back into Sweden free of charge? You may bring in goods to a maximum value of

Have your tax-free receipt stamped Before you leave Sweden, you must have your tax-free receipt stamped, for example at the airport. Have your tax-free receipt stamped by a tax-free partner or

buying a laser pointer, you may need a permit from the Swedish Radiation Safety Authority. Find out what each authority requires in your particular case. The rules differ depending on whether you are

Get a refund for goods purchased in the EU When you order goods from another EU country, you do not normally have to pay any duties to Swedish Customs. If you have paid duties, you can apply for a

can never come from a company You must pay customs duty, VAT and any other taxes on any gift you are given when buying something online. The same applies if anyone orders a gift that is sent direct to

Sending a gift from Sweden to another country When you are going to send a gift to another country, you have to find out which rules apply there. For more information, contact the receiving country’s

Receiving a gift from another EU country You do not pay customs duty or VAT on a gift sent from another EU country. However, there are special rules for certain goods and you may sometimes need

consignee pays VAT regardless of the value of the goods. If this value is more than SEK 1,800, customs duty may also have to be paid. Receiving a gift from a country outside the EU page Kalle in Jönköping

also need to notify Swedish Customs. Keep in mind that there are different rules for a country within the EU and a country outside the EU. Quick links Buying or selling cars across Sweden’s border Buying

Moving to Sweden from a country outside the EU If you are moving to Sweden from a country outside the EU, one of the requirements for duty and VAT relief is that you intend to live in Sweden for at

ammunition. Depending on whether you are travelling between Sweden and another EU country, or between Sweden and a non-EU country, you make this declaration in different ways. When travelling with a firearm

declaration. You can do this yourself at a customs office at the border, or leave it to your removal firm or forwarding company. Permits for cultural goods In order to export certain cultural goods from Sweden

for returned goods Reduced duties for goods being returned after repairs Refunds for gifts Get a refund for goods purchased in the EU Get a refund of duties on returned lost personal items Get a refund

Get a refund of duties for another reason Du you believe that there is an error in the customs declaration and that you have paid too much customs duty and VAT? Then you can apply for a refund of any

arise in connection with the detention of goods. Buying hazardous products You must always be careful when buying goods from third countries, especially if they are from a seller you have never previously

EU country. From a country outside the EU You may have to pay customs duties and taxes when you buy goods to take home from your trip in a non-EU country. You can bring goods duty and tax free for up

Sweden from a non-EU country, strict rules apply. There are also limits on the amounts you can bring in. Buying foodstuffs when travelling Alcohol If you are travelling to Sweden from another EU country or

weapon across the Swedish border to or from a country outside the EU. The single administrative document (SAD) Into Sweden from a country outside the EU In the document, you only have to complete the

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

However, there are som exceptions. Here you will find information about what is specific to the United Kingdom after Brexit. Get your goods duty free when shopping online The EU and the UK have a trade and

Customs have my package? Apply for a refund or to make a payment Keep this in mind when shopping online Useful information before shopping online Swedish Customs’ guide for online shopping outside the EU

punishable. Travelling with a firearm for hunting or competition Buying weapons and dangerous objects when travelling Buying weapons and dangerous objects online Buying bangers, fireworks and other explosive

Sweden to a country outside the EU Questions and answers Can I get duty relief for removal items sent in advance? Yes, it is possible to obtain a duty-free allowance in advance. To be granted a duty-free

products via the internet. China is a major source of counterfeit goods, but lots of counterfeit goods are made in many other countries too. The danger in buying pirate copies Buying pirate copies can be

Foodstuffs When bringing foodstuffs into Sweden for private use, different provisions apply depending on whether the foodstuffs are being brought from an EU country or from a country outside the EU

EU. If you order a product from a company in the EU that ships the product from a country outside the EU, such as the US or China, the same rules apply as if you had made your purchase directly from

Dog smuggling Dogs are not the same as all other goods. Never buy a dog (whether in Sweden or abroad) without meticulously checking its background. As a dog buyer, you can help to stop dog smuggling

narcotic or not. A preparation that is classified as a medicinal product in Sweden is subject to Swedish law regardless of whether or not it is classified as a medicinal product in another country. The rules

Get a refund of duties on returned lost personal items If you lost a personal item while travelling and it was sent to you, you may be refunded any fees paid to Swedish Customs. To the application

Tobacco Tobacco is subject to so-called restrictions and may not be brought freely into Sweden. You can here read about the special provisions that apply. Buying tobacco and other nicotine-containing

Alcohol Alcohol is subject to so-called restrictions and may not be brought freely into Sweden. Buying alcohol while travelling Buying alcohol online Gifts containing alcohol, tobacco, perfume or

Where to get your stamp Tax-free partners can be found at the airport terminal. Tax-free receipts from Danish Pie VAT must be stamped by Swedish Customs. At Arlanda, Swedish Customs has a service

Buying dietary supplements online In some cases, if you purchase the dietary supplement on your trip from a country outside the EU, you will not have to pay any duties. The same rules apply as for any

Swedish Board of Agriculture Border check of animals and animal products – Swedish Board of Agriculture (in Swedish) Buying animals in a country outside the EU If you buy a animal from a country outside the

surprised by unexpected charges. What are the charges on my goods? When you buy online from a country outside the EU, you have to pay certain charges in addition to the price of the goods. Different goods are

Fuel for vehicles and special containers Fuel in the standard containers of some motor vehicles can be imported to Sweden free of customs duty and VAT. The specific provisions can be found here. The

country The Swedish Board of Agriculture here distinguishes between listed and non-listed countries. At the Swedish Board of Agriculture you can see which countries count as what. Buying a dog or cat in

on weapons, silencers and ammunition. Please contact the relevant embassy or competent authority. You might also be interested in Travelling with a firearm for hunting or competition Buying weapons and

from a country outside the EU. If you are a member of the crew of an aircraft or a maritime vessel, you may bring in the same quantities of goods as other passengers without paying any charges provides

for duty and tax relief for property you have received as an advance inheritance. How to apply for duty-free treatment You apply for duty-free treatment in one of the following ways To lodge a

requirements for bringing in these particular restricted goods (alcohol, tobacco, parfume, weapons or medicines), you can read more about the rules for receiving a gift free of charge. Receiving a gift from a

be enrolled at a school, university or college for full-time study. As a student in Sweden, you can receive duty and VAT relief on, for example, the following: Furniture needed to furnish a student

to cross the border. Travelling with medicines Buying medicines online Buying dietary supplements online

free, i.e., the rate of customs duty is 0%, you only have to pay VAT on the costs of the works. How to claim a reduced rate of customs duty and VAT To benefit from a reduced rate of customs duty and VAT

Refunds for gifts You may receive gifts from a country outside the EU duty-free, provided that certain conditions have been met. If you paid duties to Swedish Customs, you can apply for a refund

requirements, VAT will be 12 per cent. What are the requirements for a collectors’ vehicle? To qualify as a collectors’ vehicle, the vehicle must fulfil the following requirements: The vehicle shall be in its

According to the Postal Services Act (2010:1045) Chapter 4, Section 7, a postal service provider may participate in international postal cooperation within the framework of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) if

i need to submit a notification when travelling with cash from Sweden to another EU Member State? Yes, as of 1 April 2026, you will need to report that you are travelling in cash to another EU country. Do

What are the charges on my goods? When you buy online from a country outside the EU, you have to pay certain charges in addition to the price of the goods. Different goods are subject to different

Italian parts of Lake Lugano Spain: Ceuta och Melilla (in Nord Africa) Andorra (some goods are duty-free) The Farao Islands (belong to Denmark, an EU country, yet are not considered part of the EU

Italian parts of Lake Lugano Spain: Ceuta och Melilla (in Nord Africa) Andorra (some goods are duty-free) The Farao Islands (belong to Denmark, an EU country, yet are not considered part of the EU

Claiming your refund Please contact or visit your tax-free partner. They will process your refund.

you are entering Sweden with a dog or cat, you can notify Swedish Customs here. The details you give in your notification are collected in Swedish Customs’ entry summary notification database. Read more

apply. You have to pay Swedish excise duty for heating oil if: you transport it otherwise than in a tanker someone other than the buyer transports the heating oil to Sweden (this is regarded as commercial

Urn, casket and grave decoration If you wish to bring (import) items into Sweden for a funeral, you do not, in most cases, have to pay customs duty, VAT and other taxes. You can here read about the

Bringing nitrous oxide from another country – applicable provisions You must be at least 18 years old. On each occasion, you may bring in: a maximum of 18 grams of nitrous oxide (net) In no more than two

Duty and VAT relief when moving to Sweden after studies abroad When you return to Sweden after studying in a country outside the EU, you do not need to pay customs duty or VAT on your personal

Duty and VAT relief on return goods when moving to Sweden after studies abroad When you return to Sweden after studying in a country outside the EU, you do not need to pay customs duty or VAT on your

Many people contact Swedish Customs about attempted fraud In some cases, the sender may appear to be Swedish Customs or a well-known transport company, but it may also be a company that does not exist or

customs office to submit the form and get help from a customs official to enter the data into our import system. Keep in mind that there may be charges from the company shipping your parcel for handling

temporary employment, you have been living in a country outside the EU for at least one year. You have maintained your primary residence in Sweden. This applies to your items (your personal effects): The

for at least 6 months in your residence outside the EU. If you wish to send your goods in advance: You must submit a declaration stating that you intend to move your normal place of residence within six

located in the red channel at customs. Call the telephone number indicated on a poster in the red channel in the surveillance area. Proceed to the nearest customs office. If you are unable to choose the red

consignments in the postal and courier stream. Questions and answers about checking parcels Checks on and of the body We carry out a body search or a cursory body inspection when there is reason to believe that

and no later than four months after the wedding. If you bring them in before the wedding, you must provide a security deposit for the duties until you can prove that the wedding has taken place. For

Sailing pleasure boats across Sweden’s border If you sail into Sweden from a country outside the EU, you can temporarily have your boat in Sweden for 18 months without paying any charges. "Pleasure

us, we do not have your parcel. If your package is lost, you should contact the company transporting your goods. There is a blue ticket in my parcel. Why did Swedish Customs check my parcel? Under §§ 5

receiving a paper cheque. Important Swedish Customs may request additional information. New product as a replacement If you received new unit, e.g., to replace goods that were broken in transit, you are also

90.5 %) gold coins (with a gold content of at least 90.5 %). Travelling with cash If you are going to bring the equivalent of 10 000 euros or more in cash when you travel across Sweden's border, you must

Customs posts that can read microchips Swedish Customs can read microchips at a number of places in Sweden. Swedish Customs has the following brands of microchip readers: DataMars Handyreader ISO MAX

goods Customs identifier (Customs ID MRN or LRN code) – only required in cases with a customs declaration Shipping and insurance costs, where applicable This information can be found on receipts and

How and when do I pay my charges? It is the transport company that is delivering your goods which works out how much you have to pay in customs duty, VAT and any other taxes. The transport company

endangered animals and plants (and products made from such animals and plants) is prohibited without special authorisation. Among other things, there are a convention on international trade in endangered

sent out of Sweden. For this reason, there are special rules for some goods that you want to buy from a country outside the EU. It may be entirely prohibited to bring them into Sweden. Alternatively, you

Moving between Sweden and another EU country

Goods Here you will find an overview of goods with special rules that Swedish Customs checks at Sweden's border. Sometimes you need to pay special charges and for some goods you need a permit. Some

you have any questions in this connection, you are always welcome to contact Swedish Customs. Contact us