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transport Articles intended for people with disabilities (in Swedish) Capital goods imported on the transfer of activities from a third country (in Swedish) Consignments of negligible value Consignments sent
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simplified declaration when the goods are to be exported and then submit a supplementary declaration within 10 days of the date on which the goods in the simplified declaration were released. The image below
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exchanged in separate messages. Below the image are descriptions of what happens at each stage. Click on the image to see it in larger format Show or hide all 1. Creating a standard customs declaration The
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how to apply and how to use the TVEDI when you receive the decision of registration. Name: TVEDI In order to send and receive EDI-messages to Swedish Customs you must have a registration for electronic
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Excise control Customs can check that the transport of excisable goods, such as alcohol and tobacco, is carried out in accordance with the rules in force. In some cases, these products are subject to
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restrictions are followed. We are a control authority that often acts on behalf of another authority Photo: Mette Ottosson Quick links Seizure or taking into custody Our search dogs Common misunderstandings In
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Social crime prevention aims to influence attitudes to narcotics and other customs-related crime. It is hoped that Customs can contribute in this way to a reduction in crime and increased acceptance of the
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declaration in spite of the injunction will increase the penalty to SEK 1,000. If you still have not lodged your declaration by then, Swedish Customs will assess customs duties, any taxes and other charges on a
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customs duty, tax charges and other charges. Example 2: No supplementary customs declaration If you fail to submit a supplementary declaration, Swedish Customs will issue a conditional fine. If you, in
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Conditional fines Failing to submit required documents or information to Swedish Customs may lead to fine, which is conditional on the submission of the required documents or information. A
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always responsible for the data in the customs declaration, even if the declarant has used a customs representative. Roles and responsibilities Types of customs declarations for exports There are various
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Check-list for declaring good for export On this page we have compiled some tips that may be useful when declaring in the export system. Follow the steps below to ensure that you declare correctly
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Step 1 – Declarant The declarant is either the exporter or a representative hired by the exporter. The representative acts on behalf of the declarant. Responsibilities of the declarant in 6 steps 1
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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
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import) online service (in Swedish). Simplified import declaration (IFDS, IFDP OCH IKDS) The simplified import contains less information about your consignment than a standard customs declaration. The
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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
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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
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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
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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
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human origin and blood-grouping and tissue-typing reagents free of customs duty and VAT. Substances in this group include: therapeutic substances of human origin; blood-grouping reagents; tissue-typing
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Presents received in the context of international relations In some cases, when importing or bringing goods from a country outside the EU for example to present as gifts in the context of an official
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the address indicated on the form. Download an application form for authorisation for duty-free import (In Swedish). Example of a completed form. Attach documents (brochure, order confirmation etc
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Capital goods and other equipment imported on the transfer of activities from a third country In some cases, when ceasing activities in a third country, imports of capital goods and other equipment
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in some cases import instruments and apparatus intended for medical research, establishing medical diagnoses or carrying out medical treatment free of customs duties. Authorisation is required to
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Consignments of negligible value In most cases, when ordering goods of negligible value, also known as low value consignments, from a country outside the EU, you are not required to pay customs duty
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compounds of a kind used for the manufacture of finished pharmaceutical products, which are free of customs duty. The following applies to each respective substance and product in the annexes: Annex 3
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Customs to import this type of goods duty free. The accountable manager of the establishment should apply for authorisation by submitting a description of its operations to us. Attach any supporting
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categories: a gift to a reigning monarch or Head of State; goods to be used or consumed by reigning monarchs and Heads of State of third countries during their official stay in the EU. This duty relief also
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exemption is determined by the Swedish Tax Agency. Please observe that you must obtain duty relief in order to benefit from VAT exemption. This applies even if the goods are duty free (0%). Find out more
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Products obtained by Community farmers on properties located in a third country adjacent to the EU Agricultural producers in the EU having their principal undertaking adjoining a country outside the
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Tourist information literature In some cases, you may import printed materials and other materials intended as tourist information free of customs duty and VAT. The following goods are exempt from
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Seeds, fertilizers and products for the treatment of soil and crops for use in properties in the EU adjoining third countries Agricultural producers having their principal undertaking in a third
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goods include: documents sent free of charge to public agencies in Member States; publications published by foreign governments and official international bodies that are intended to be distributed free
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Swedish Tax Agency. Please observe that you must obtain duty relief in order to benefit from VAT exemption. This applies even if the goods are duty free (0%). Find out more about VAT relief in the brochure
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purpose, to be used for the construction, upkeep or ornamentation of cemeteries and tombs of, and memorials to, war victims of third countries who are buried in the EU, shall be admitted free of import
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duty free. The accountable manager of the establishment should apply for authorisation by submitting a description of its operations to us. Attach any supporting documents, such as organisation charts
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exemption is determined by the Swedish Tax Agency. Please observe that you must obtain duty relief in order to benefit from VAT exemption. This applies even if the goods are duty free (0%). Find out more
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are duty free (0%). Find out more about VAT relief in the brochure VAT on imports (in Swedish)
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Samples of goods In some cases, you may import samples of goods of negligible value from third countries free of customs duties and VAT. A sample is defined as: goods that demonstrate properties or
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VAT in some cases. This also applies to international organizations that enjoy immunity and privileges. Consignees eligible for relief from customs duty and VAT can be divided into two groups: group A
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certificates, invoices or email. Sending us a letter Customs Office Reference number Search for Customs offices in the European Commission's database of Customs offices. Customs Office Information Office hours
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certificates, invoices or email. Sending us a letter Customs Office Reference number Search for Customs offices in the European Commission's database of Customs offices. Customs Office Information Office hours
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certificates, invoices or email. Sending us a letter Customs Office Reference number Search for Customs offices in the European Commission's database of Customs offices. Customs Office Information Office hours
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Sending us a letter When sending us paper format letters, movement certificates, invoices or email. Swedish Customs addresses Sending paper format letters Tullverket Box 27311 102 54 Stockholm
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Customs clearance offices Customs clearance offices offering service in connection with exportation and importation. Photo: Mette Ottosson Quick links Malmö Customs Clearance Office Arlanda Customs
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to book an appointment. If you are attending a course or an information session, you should go to our training facilities. Customs clearance offices Customs clearance offices offering service in
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will be integrated in the TAD. However, it is not a requirement that the transit accompanying document accompanies the goods, unless a fallback procedure applies, but the carrier must at least be able to
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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
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Sanctions International sanctions are used as instruments to ensure peace and security and to promote democracy and human rights. These pages in English are under construction and more information
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Export procedure The export procedure consists of data submission in three steps - export declaration, presentation of goods at the office of exit and exit notification of goods. A new procedure in
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Procedure for transit declarations – Normal procedure Our current transit procedures are being adapted to the requirements in the Union Customs Code. Learn more about pre-lodging a transit
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Transit declaration procedure – Simplified procedure Our current transit procedures are being adapted to the requirements in the Union Customs Code. Learn more about lodging a transit declaration
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you can read descriptions of what happens in each step. Click on the image to enlarge. Show or hide all 1. Sends declaration for temporary storage (declarant, temporary storage) The declarant files a
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read descriptions of what happens in each step. Click on the image to enlarge. Show or hide all 1. Pre-lodges a Temporary Storage Declaration A TSD is filed. This can be done as early as 30 days in
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Under the image, you can read descriptions of what happens in each step. Click on the image to enlarge. Show or hide all 1. Filing a Temporary Storage Declaration (TSD) on arrival A TSD is filed on arrival. 2
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Procedure for submitting an entry summary declaration Goods entering the European Community must be declared in advance and within a specified time-frame, using an entry summary declaration. The
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office and report the goods in the cargo. Failing to report or declare goods which are imported to Sweden is a crime. As a driver you are responsible for reporting your cargo to the customs office. Swedish
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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
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you have paid the customs bill, you should request a refund; if you have not paid, you should request a waiver. If you want to change information in a customs declaration or supplement your case in some
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This processing is necessary so that Swedish Customs can fulfil its obligations as a public agency. Purpose In the handling of questions sent to Swedish Customs, personal data are processed so that
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goods Customs status of the goods Goods can either have the customs status of Union goods or non-Union goods. In simple terms, Union goods are goods produced in the EU and in free circulation in the Union
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Learn more about your responsibilities as a declarant when using a representative (in Swedish). Please contact Swedish Customs if you know that you were supposed to receive a customs invoice but did not
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about your responsibilities as a declarant when using a representative (in Swedish). Please contact Swedish Customs if you know that you were supposed to receive a customs invoice but did not. An example
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report or declare goods which are imported into Sweden is a crime and may constitute an offence under the Swedish Act on Penalties for Smuggling. It may, in addition, lead to unnecessary extra costs for
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and bring to the customs office (see below). Contact a customs representative who applies for duty-free treatment in the import declaration. Manage your import declaration yourself If you choose to
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ammunition for a purpose other than temporary hunting or competition Swedish Customs’ reception stamp Ref. / Customs ID Date Recipient identification (name/company, address and country) Personal identity
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Linking policy Feel free to link to the www.tullverket.se, but please bear in mind the following: Specify the link to www.tullverket.se in a neutral manner. Do not use the Swedish Customs logotype when
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language and name are not correct in the html code. This can cause problems for screen readers. In some of our e-services, the html code of headings is not always correct. When a screen reader is used in
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a government agency tasked with controlling the flow of goods in and out of Sweden, contributing to a safe society and ensuring competitive neutrality. Our work must ensure that the correct customs
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Our search dogs In 1967, Swedish Customs started using search dogs to find narcotics. A search dog and a dog handler make up a team. Today, search dogs are used to search for narcotics, weapons and
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you buy from an old acquaintance or someone you just got a phone number from, you are helping to feed the black economy in society. A few years ago, Swedish Customs estimated that alcohol smuggling via
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email address will be deleted. Processing of personal data By subscribing to EDI-information, you consent to Customs processing the personal data you provide in connection with the declaration. This
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subscribing to EDI-information, you consent to Customs processing the personal data you provide in connection with the declaration. This processing involves the following: You can choose to cancel your
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changed email address to Swedish Customs. You use the form TV 404.36 (or TV 404.35 in Swedish). If you have access to the online service Certifikatbeställning you may change your email address there. Show
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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
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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
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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
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your choice not to show cookie information. JSESSIONID First party cookie Session Maintain a secure session for you, during your visit. SMSESSION First party cookie Session Sessiondata log in. FTGVAL
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the EU. There are no customs duties within the EU because we are part of a common customs union. All countries in the EU impose common customs duties on countries outside the EU. Sweden is part of a
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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
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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
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you have any questions in this connection, you are always welcome to contact Swedish Customs. Contact us
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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
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Bill of discharge for end-use Upon discharge of the procedure for end-use you are required to submit a bill of discharge, wherein you account for all goods registered for the procedure. Enter all
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new goods instead of used goods or goods in a better condition than the non-Union goods placed under the inward processing procedure; and goods with technical characteristics similar to the goods which
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Enter the reference number of the authorisation. All common EU authorisations issued in Sweden begin with 'SE', followed by the name of the authorisation. Declaration guide for IMDS and IMDP (in Swedish
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Forms Read about how Swedish Customs processes your personal data when you submit an application (in Swedish) A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Name TV-number Download Application
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comprehensive guarantee, you need an authorisation. In addition, you need a separate authorisation for the procedure covered by the guarantee. Authorisation code: CGU A number of different procedures require a
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Guarantee Legislation requires a guarantee to be provided in most cases. This includes transit, inward processing and customs warehousing. Quick links Comprehensive guarantee – authorisation
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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
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Declaration guide for transit, NCTS This declaration guide can be used when submitting a declaration in the updated transit system, NCTS, Release 5. About the declaration guide Data classes and data
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charges. The guarantee is an assurance to Swedish Customs that these costs will be paid, even in the event of unforeseen circumstances. You can opt to place an individual guarantee or a comprehensive
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ETD transit start? When goods arrive from a country outside the EU to a hub in Europe (an airport), they are first reported to the customs authority there. The goods are then under customs supervision
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their own method to identify users in their system for submission of information. A company key is used to create a signature. This enables Swedish Customs to uniquely identify the company by the
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our technical specifications. Most of the technical specifications are available in Swedish only. The relevant specifications for our system solution are based on WCO DM and XML. Existing specifications
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Transhipment of goods in transit When transhipping in transit, there are things you need to pay particular attention to. A customs seal must not be broken without the authorisation of the customs
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Customs. Authorisation as consignor for Union transit Seal the consignment As a rule, goods in transit should be sealed. An authorised consignor is often required to combine their authorisation with an
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transported onward quickly and easily. In such cases, the authorised consignee may indicate a discrepancy and state the type of package and how many packages were received in the unloading results, in order to
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EDI – Scenarios, example files and test cases This page contains information to be used as support when developing a system solution. The published scenarios, example files and test cases should be
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administration during the test process, your company to appoints a test coordinator who is in contact with the EDI test function. Contact the EDI test function Final tests as a system developer The final tests
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