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it contains, and what the parcel is worth. Receiving a gift from a country outside the EU Receiving a gift from another EU country You do not pay customs duty or VAT on a gift sent from another EU

to pay customs duty and VAT on my goods? If the journey back to Sweden is via an aircraft or ferry in commercial traffic, you may bring in goods to the value of SEK 5,000 without paying customs duty

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

Swedish Customs cannot comment on any administrative fees charged by the company transporting your goods. Please contact your forwarding agent for more information. Am I still required to pay the forwarding

Apply for a refund or to make a payment When returning goods that were purchased online you may be refunded any customs duty, VAT or other fees paid to Swedish Customs. There are also other occasions

Does Swedish Customs have my package? If your package is lost, you should contact the company transporting your goods. For example, Postnord, DHL, Schenker or any other carrier. Postnord and other

Customs duties and taxes when shopping online When ordering goods from another EU country, you do not need to pay customs duties, VAT or other taxes to Swedish Customs. You are always required to pay

when shopping online Within the EU, you do not need to pay any customs duties or VAT. Outside the EU, you are always required to pay VAT. If the value of the goods exceeds SEK 1,800, you may also have to

placing your order from another EU country or from a country outside the EU. Weapons, rules and permits – Swedish Police Authority Permit for lasers – Swedish Radiation Safety Authority How to register your

calculated based on the value of the goods and its shipping fee. When ordering goods for SEK 1,800 or more, you are required to pay both customs duty and VAT. The amount of customs duty owed depends on the

supplements online that are shipped from another EU country, you do not need to pay customs duties, VAT or other taxes. Fees for online dietary supplements from a country outside the EU When you buy dietary

there are certain restrictions and rules that make it safer for you who want to buy medicines online. There are now many pharmaceutical businesses in Sweden and the EU offering customers online medicines

so. If you buy nicotine products through distance selling, the nicotine tax is included in the price you pay to the seller. For more information on ordering e-liquids from another EU country, see the

your/your family’s private use. From a country outside the EU: For your/your family’s private use. Do I have to pay any charges on the tobacco? From another EU country: Yes, you must pay Swedish tobacco

you are 20 years old, you may order alcohol for your and your family´s personal use. You should always pay excise duty Depending on whether the seller has registered for alcohol tax in Sweden or not

Internal Security Fund Swedish Customs is seeking financial support for various projects through the Internal Security Fund. Financing from the Fund is intended to strengthen the EU’s internal security by

declaration. Show or hide all The Norway flow How should I prepare if I transport goods by road to Norway? Information about AES is published and updated continuously on our website. Procedure for standard

FAQ – Documentation requirements for petroleum products Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about documentation requirements for petroleum products. Show or hide all How should

Movement Certificate A.TR. – Authorisation to make out Authorisation code: TVFPT Basic requirements to apply for authorisation The company conducts or plans to conduct imports and exports. The

tullverket.se. If your company currently does not have access to the online service, please apply immediately, in order to gain access in time to apply for authorisation. You can find guides here on the website

please apply immediately, in order to gain access in time to apply for authorisation. You can find guides here on the website. It is important to use the guides when completing your applications. They

country you are trading with is part of the EU or not, you can see a list of all EU countries or search for a specific country on the EU website. Country facts (EU website)

Procedure for standard customs declarations for special procedures A customs declaration should always be submitted to Swedish Customs when goods are imported from countries outside the EU. For

Honorary decorations In some cases, when importing cups, honorary declarations, medals and similar objects from countries outside the EU, you are not required to pay customs duty or VAT. Importing

reagents; accompanying solvents and necessary accessories; packaging specifically designed to transport such items. The following criteria must be met to qualify for relief from customs duty and VAT: the

fields of use, with the purpose of soliciting orders for goods of the type they represent with a view to their being imported, for example catalogues of wallpaper and textile samples. The manner of

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

supplementary customs declaration. In the simplified declaration there are fewer data to be provided compared to a standard customs declaration. For example, information is always required on: Commodity code

declarations electronically via the NCTS, you need to register for communication via EDI (TVEDI). NCTS, Phase 6 On 27 February, we transitioned to Phase 6 of the NCTS transit system. Please note that all

Procedure for centralised clearance – Standard customs declaration On this page you can read about how to use centralised clearance and submit a standard customs declaration to Swedish Customs. Those

Procedure for standard customs declaration A customs declaration should always be submitted to Swedish Customs when goods are imported from countries outside the EU. For example, you could submit a

Procedure for pre-lodging a standard customs declaration A customs declaration should always be submitted to Swedish Customs when goods are imported from countries outside the EU. You can opt to pre

Procedures for amending a Presentation Notification for EIDR and supplementary declaration Here you find information on how to amend a Presentation Notification for EIDR or supplementary declaration

Amendment procedure for a simplified or supplementary declaration Here you can find out how make changes to a simplified or supplementary declaration that you have submitted under the new import

Procedure for supplementary declarations If you have previously submitted a simplified declaration or entry in the declarants's records, it should be followed by a supplementary declaration. If a

Procedure for simplified declarations A customs declaration should always be submitted to Swedish Customs when goods are imported from countries outside the EU. One way is to submit a simplified

for example, if a commodity code that does not exist in TARIC is used, a message with information about the errors will be sent to the declarant in the customs declaration. The declarant will be given

Procedure for customs declarations for low-value consignments A customs declaration should always be submitted to Swedish Customs when goods are imported from countries outside the EU. For some low

Procedure for centralised clearance – Pre-lodged simplified declaration Here you can read about how it works when you use centralised customs clearance and pre-lodge a simplified customs declaration

the point where the procedure merges with the procedure for simplified declarations. 7. Processing the simplified customs declaration a. SCO The Swedish Customs (SCO) will now verify that the

Procedure for centralised customs clearance – Supplementary declaration after simplified declaration or notification upon entry in the declarant's records Here you can read about to use centralised

declaration. The link is made through the LRN number. 4. A file is created A file will now be created with Swedish Customs. 5. The amendment request i sent to the PCO The information in the request for

Procedure for centralised clearance – Presentation notification after entry in the declarant's records Here you can read about how it works when you use centralised customs clearance and presentation

will be rejected. For this reason, we encourage you to update your system solution accordingly. The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) 2026-02-20 It is now possible to test DDNXA 5.16.1 (SCTS-AES) in

Declaration guide for transit, NCTS T1 and T2 transit The New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) You may transit any goods that may be brought into or out of Sweden. When releasing goods for the transit

permit from the Swedish police. For more information, contact the Swedish Police Authority or visit its website. Additionally, your friend must also give Swedish Customs notification of the firearms

Swedish Police Authority Exporting weapons for hunting and sports (weapons for civilian use) – Inspectorate of Strategic Products (in Swedish) Lasers – Swedish Radiation Safety Authority (in Swedish) Buying

the importation or exportation takes place within the EU or outside the EU. What classifies as a weapon? Weapons are defined in the Weapons Act (1996:67). Weapons Act (1996:67) (in Swedish) Rules for

Swedish Transport Agency is responsible for airport security checks. Contact them if you have questions about what you are allowed to bring, for example about liquids in hand luggage. Medicinal products

Cash and/or equivalent assets If you are travelling with, sending or receiving cash worth €10,000 or more you may have to notify customs, and account for its origin and intended use. To prevent money

it with Swedish Customs. Submit your declaration using our Online Service for cash or equivalent assets or on a form, which you submit to a customs official at the border. You are not obliged to pay

disperse the goods. Goods may be stored for a maximum of three days, or six days if the goods have been declared under the transit procedure by an authorised consignee at the place. You cannot move goods

companies report VAT to the Swedish Tax Agency. Companies not registered for VAT pay VAT to Swedish Customs. Consult the EU-system VIES for information about your company´s VAT registration status. Find out

Temporary storage facility Temporary storage facilities are approved locations where goods may be stored while under the temporary storage procedure. Temporary storage and eligible locations for

Storage in a temporary storage facility Goods may be stored for a maximum of 90 days at a temporary storage facility, counting from when the goods arrived at the facility. Responsibility The holder

Transitional solution for an alternative approved location Until it becomes possible to submit electronic declarations for temporary storage using an alternative approved location, the following

Sweden, you will pay VAT on your purchases. You can get a VAT refund from the shop afterwards if you have a tax-free receipt. Requirements for tax-free shopping To shop tax-free on your trip to Sweden, one

free to bring food for personal use with you. You do not pay customs duty or tax when you bring food to Sweden from another EU country. The Canary Islands belong to the EU, but in the context of plant

alcohol must be for your or your family´s personal use. From another EU country No fees If you purchase alcohol in a Member State, you do not have to pay any fees, provided that you transport or carry the

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

Duty and VAT relief for students in Sweden When you move to Sweden to study, you do not need to pay customs duty or VAT on your personal effects, provided you meet certain requirements. You must also

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

brought it from the EU and that you are still the owner of the product when you now return to Sweden. Apply for customs duty and VAT relief You can apply yourself or opt to let a representative or moving

country in the EU, you do not need to pay customs duty, VAT or other taxes for your personal belongings. There are areas outside the EU’s fiscal territory, such as Åland and the Canary Islands. For these

do so anyway, you must notify Swedish Customs and pay duty, VAT and other fees on the goods. Exceptions from this requirement cannot be given. Frequently asked questions about the requirements for

away or pledge the items for which you have been granted customs duty and VAT relief. If you wish to do so anyway, you must notify Swedish Customs and pay duty, VAT and other fees on the goods

declarant's records (EIR authorisation required) When an EIR authorisation is used for imports, the declarant in the notification must be the same person as the person in whose records the customs declaration

Car and boat There are some things you should know before buying, selling or take a car or boat across Sweden's border. You may have to pay customs duty, VAT and any other taxes and charges. You may

Declaration guide for IMDS and IMDP (in Swedish) If you need to apply directly in the customs declaration In some cases you may apply for authorisation directly i your customs declaration Pay attention to the

customs declaration In some cases you may apply for authorisation directly i your customs declaration. Pay attention to the following data elements when completing the declaration: Data element 11 09 000

Import after inward processing Inward processing may be terminated by importing the processed or original goods. You are required to: submit customs declaration for free circulation pay import duties

Procedure for amending a standard customs declaration Here you can find out how to amend a standard customs declaration that you have lodged under the new import process. Sometimes you may need to

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

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

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

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

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

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

you must not sell, rent out, lend, give away or pledge the items for which you have been granted customs duty and VAT relief. If you wish to do so anyway, you must notify Swedish Customs and pay duty

information about the the Sweden's penalties for smuggling act in Swedish) Lag (1998:506) om flyttning och kontroll av vissa punktskattepliktiga varor (information about Sweden’s excise duty checks on

Product safety Products released on the EU market must be safe to use. You can here read about the special rules that apply to product safety. Product safety involves safety requirements for all

societal aspect, there are a host of problems connected with pirate copying. One is that trade in pirate copies is an important income source or money laundering medium for major organised crime. Another is

Dyed diesel (heating oil) In certain cases, you have to pay Swedish excise duty if, from another EU country, you bring in heating oil for private use. You can here read about the special rules that

nitrous oxide online or bring nitrous oxide with you to Sweden when travelling. Exceptions to the quantity restriction If you intend to use nitrous oxide for motor sports and have a licence from a motor

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

Animals and plants When you bring live animals to Sweden, different rules apply for pets or other animals. There are also different rules depending on where the animal comes from. To bring certain

is acquired by inheritance by legal persons engaged in non-profit-making activities and established in Sweden or another EU country. What is personal property? Personal property is property for

weapons Applicable provisions Inregränslag (1996:701) Lag (2000:1225) om straff för smuggling (information about the Sweden’s penalties for smuggling act in Swedish) Lag (1998:506) om flyttning och kontroll

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

Medicines There are rules for if and how you may bring medicines and syringes into Sweden. These rules vary depending on the nature of the medicines, the country they are coming from and how they are

EDI – List of systems with approved tests Below you will find a list of EDI systems for interchanging data with Swedish Customs that have performed approved tests and where the system developers

Types of customs declarations for export Export declarations should always be submitted in digital form. Normally, a standard customs declaration is used, but there are other options. These pages in

page concerns declarations in the old export system. The new process for entry in the declarant's records (EIDR for export) was introduced on 26 February 2026, with a transition period that runs until 31

to have been approved at the time the information is entered in the records. Entry in the declarant’s records (EIDR for export) Entry in the declarant’s records can also be used for export. The entry

Entry in the declarant's records (EIDR for export) Entry in the declarant's records means that a company is authorised to file customs declaration information in its records. The customs declaration

specified in the form ‘Basis for calculating customs duty in connection with non-compliance under Article 79 of the Customs Code’. There is also a supplementary sheet if there is more than one goods item. You

Goods for charitable organisations State organisations or other charitable organisations and philanthropic organisations may import certain goods from countries outside the EU without paying customs

Commission website Linking VAT number or branch to EORI number Deactivate Eori number Edit company data What are the situations where an EORI number is needed? An EORI number is required, for example, when an

Excise duty on imports Excise duty is a consumption tax which is applied to certain goods. If you import these goods into Sweden, you must pay excise duty to Swedish Customs at the time of import

immediately, in order to gain access in time to apply for authorisation. You can find guides for the Customs Decisions System here on the website. Please make sure to use the tutorials when completing your