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Declaration guide for IMDS and IMDP

IMDS and IMDP are digital standard customs declarations that are submitted in the new import system.

About this declaration guide

The new information system consists of data groups with corresponding classes and data elements.

The declaration guide contains descriptions of the data classes and data elements included in the standard customs declaration for imports. Click on the “+” to show information about a data class and its corresponding data element.

Special procedures and special fiscal territories

If information should not be provided in the relevant procedures, this is indicated directly under the data element. If there is any inconsistency in the information, this should be indicated last under each data element.

Please note that there may be data elements that have differing translations in Appendix B of the UCC Delegated Regulation and Appendix B of the UCC Implementing Regulation. This translation is based on the UCC Implementing Regulation. The translation of the UCC Delegated Regulation will be revised by the European Commission.

Enter the following information:

11 01 000 000 – Declaration type

Enter a code for each declaration type. Currently, only the following code is available.

Codes for data element 11 01 000 000 – Declaration type

Code

Description

IM

For trade with countries and territories situated outside of the customs territory of the Union.

CO

For trade with special fiscal territories, such as Åland or the Canary Islands.


11 02 000 000 – Additional declaration type

Enter a code to indicate either a standard customs declaration submitted upon arrival or a pre-lodged customs declaration.

Use one of the following codes:

  • A – For standard customs declarations
  • D – For pre-lodged customs declarations

11 03 000 000 – Goods item number

The items are numbered sequentially. Start from '1' for the first item and increase the numbering by '1' for each following item.

11 09 000 000 – Procedure

Enter a procedure code. The code consists of two 2-digit code. The first two digits indicate the current procedure to which you intend to discharge the goods. The two final digits indicate the procedure that preceded the current procedure.

Applicable four-digit codes can be found in the Reference data online service.

Browse the code list in Reference data.

Please note that some procedure codes cannot be combined. More information under 11 09 001 000 ‘Requested procedure’.

Enter the following information:

  • 11 09 001 000 Requested procedure
    Enter the requested procedure using the corresponding two-digit code. Applicable codes can be found in the Reference data online service.

Special fiscal territories:
Only procedures 40, 42, 61, 63, 95 and 96 can be requested.

  • 11 09 002 000 Previous procedure
    Indicate the previous procedure using the corresponding two-digit code. Applicable codes can be found in the Reference data online service.

    Browse the code list in Reference data.

11 10 000 000 – Additional procedure

For some procedures, you are required to enter one or more codes as a supplement to the code in data group 11 09 000 000. Some codes have been defined by the European Commission, but national codes also occur. The code consists of three characters. Leave the data element blank if there is no applicable code.

Codes defined by the European Commission consist of one letter and two digits. The following code groups are currently applicable:

Codes for data element 11 10 000 000 – Additional procedure

Procedure code

Description

Axx

Inward processing

Bxx

Outward processing

Cxx

Relief in accordance with Council Regulation (EC) No 1186/2009

Dxx

Temporary admission

Exx

Agricultural products (unit price and standard import value)

Fxx

Other (returned goods, repairs, etc.)


National codes may be used. These consist of two digits and one letter.

Union codes and national codes can be found in the Reference data online service.

Browse the code list in Reference data.

Special fiscal territories

If your declaration comprises goods from a special fiscal territory, such as Åland or the Canary Islands, please enter code F15 for all goods items.

Temporary admission

If the declaration concerns forwarding goods to temporary admission, the Additional procedure data element is mandatory for all goods items.

12 01 000 000 – Previous document

This is where you refer to previous documents using their document codes and reference numbers. This information may be omitted when the declaration is pre-lodged; however, you are required to supplement the declaration with this information prior to the presentation of goods to customs.

This information may be entered on both the level of the declaration header and the goods item level. Use the level of the declaration header if the document applies to all goods items in the declaration. If no document is supplied on the level of the declaration header, the information must be provided for all goods items. The same code type may be used both at the level of the declaration header (GS) and on the level of goods items (SI); however, the same reference number may not be entered on both levels.

Indicate the type of previous document using a code, followed by a reference number.

Example 1

If a procedure code ending with 71, for example 4071, is declared in conjunction with a location of goods code belonging to a customs warehousing authorisation, declare references to all MRNs on the level of the declaration header or on the level of each goods item, as shown below:

  • Type: NZZZ
  • Identity: MRN

Example 2

Enter the following if the goods are held in temporary storage facility or authorised place:

  • Type: N337
  • Identity: MRN or IG code

Example 3

If the goods are transited, enter:

  • Type: N821
  • Identity: MRN code

Enter the following information:

  • 12 01 001 000 –Reference number
    Enter the reference number of the document to which you refer.
  • 12 01 002 000 – Type
    Enter the document type. Applicable document codes can be found in the Reference data online service.
    Browse the code list in Reference data.
  • 12 01 007 000 – Good item identifier
    Indicate the row or position in the previous document that refers to the current goods item in the declaration. This information can only be provided on the goods item level.

12 02 000 000 – Additional information

In some cases, you may use this data group to provide additional information, using a code. The code consists of five characters.

Example 1

If the declarant is a private individual who is not an economic operator, enter the code 'PRIVA'.

Example 2

If you are applying for procedure 48 directly in your customs declaration, enter the code 00100.

Example 3

If you are discharging a procedure for inward processing using procedure code 4051, enter the code 00700 together with 'IP' and the relevant reference number (e.g., INF number, authorisation number or MRN). Alternatively, you can enter the code 00800 together with 'IP CPM' and the relevant reference number.

Example 4
If you are applying for procedure 44, 51 or 53 directly in your customs declaration, enter the code 00100.
In these cases, you should also indicate a time of discharge or processing using the code ‘AVSLT’ in data element
12 02 008 000 – ‘Code’, as well as the number of months in numerical characters in data element 12 02 009 000 – ‘Text’.

Enter the following information:

  • 12 02 008 000 – Code
    The following codes are currently available:

Union codes

Union codes for data element 12 02 008 000 – Code

Code

Description

00100

Applying for an authorisation on the customs declaration

00700

Discharge of inward processing

00800

Discharge of inward processing (specific commercial policy measures)

00900

Discharge of temporary admission

01000

Diplomatic goods - exempt from inspection


National codes

National codes for data element 12 02 008 000- Code

Code

Description

AVSLT

Time of discharge after an authorisation for a special procedure has been issued.

LAGER

Goods unlawfully removed from customs supervision.

OGILT

When the customs declaration should be declared void.
The code can only be used in requests for amendment (IMDC messages).
No data can be amended if the ‘OGILT’ code has been entered.

PRIVA

When the declarant is not an economic operator.

RESRV

When a back-up procedure has been used and the declaration has been retrospectively submitted in electronic form.


Please note that the national codes and the code for an authorisation request in the customs declaration may only be entered on the declaration header level, thus applying to the declaration in its entirety.

Special fiscal territories

For goods from special fiscal territories, the only applicable codes are OGILT, PRIVA, RESRV and 01000.

  • 12 02 009 000 – Text
    Enter any other information in this free text box.

12 03 000 000 – Supporting documents

Indicate any documents, certificates and national authorisations presented in support of your declaration. These documents may include licences, veterinary certificates, invoices, documents of origin and national authorisations.

Invoices

It is mandatory to enter a code and reference number for the invoice. The following codes for invoices are available:

Invoice codes for data element 12 03 000 000 – Supporting documents
Invoice codeDescription
N935An invoice that forms the basis for the declared customs value of the goods, i.e. an invoice that is included, or will be included, in the company's records or an invoice from a previous commercial stage in accordance with Article 128.1 of the UCC Implementing Regulation.
N380Commercial invoice. If the commercial invoice is included, or will be included, in the company's records, please use code N935.
N325Pro-forma invoice.
D005Commercial invoice within the framework of an undertaking (applies to anti-dumping duty).
D008Invoice containing a signed declaration (applies to anti-dumping duty).
D017Commercial invoice within the framework of an undertaking, and Export Undertaking Certificate.
D018Commercial invoice accompanying goods subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties.
D020Invoice and mill certificate as defined in Regulation 2022/58.
D021Commercial invoice within the framework of an undertaking, issued before 5 March 2024.
D022Commercial invoice from the manufacturer to the trader, bearing a manufacturer declaration as specified in Regulation 2019/2131 and a commercial invoice from the trader to the importer.


This information may be entered on both the level of the declaration header and the goods item level.

Use the level of the declaration header if the document applies to all goods items in the declaration.

If no document is supplied on the level of the declaration header, the information must be provided for all goods items.

The same code type may be used on the level of the declaration header and on the goods item level. However, the same reference number may not be used for both levels.

Enter the following information:

Required information for all documents:

  • 12 03 001 000 Reference number
    Enter the reference number of the document to which you refer.

  • 12 03 002 000 Type
    Indicate the document type using a code. Codes can be found in Tulltaxan (TARIC).

Supplementary information for the writing-off of certificates and licences:

The following information should only be provided if your goods are subject to an import licence or a Common Health Entry Document (CHED).
Enter the information for each corresponding goods item.

  • 12 03 010 000 Issuing authority name
    This information should not be provided in cases of temporary admission, inward processing or a declaration of goods from a special fiscal territory.
    Enter the name of the issuing authority when referring to a licence.

  • 12 03 005 000 Measurement unit and qualifier
    If the licence or certificate has been issued for a quantity, enter the unit of calculation, e.g., KGM for kilograms.

  • 12 03 006 000 Quantity
    Enter the quantity to be deducted from the licence or certificate.

  • 12 03 011 000 Date of validity
    Enter the date when the licence expires.

  • 12 03 012 000 Currency code
    If the licence is issued for an amount, indicate the currency. For licences issued in Sweden, the currency code SEK must be used.

  • 12 03 013 000 Document line item number
    If your licence or certificate contains multiple items, indicate the corresponding line in the licence or certificate.

  • 12 03 014 000 Amount
    Enter any amount to be deducted from the licence.

12 04 000 000 – Additional reference

Enter any additional reference information from Tulltaxan (TARIC). Additional reference information is provided using a Y code.

Example

If Tulltaxan (TARIC) indicates that the code Y100 ‘Special information on import licence AGRIM' should be indicated if the conditions have been met, the code should be entered for that particular goods item.

Y codes that are not indicated for a specific commodity code should be entered at the level of the declaration header if they apply to the entire declaration. If not, enter the Y code on the goods item level.

Enter the following information:

  • 12 04 001 000 Reference number
    Enter a reference number, where applicable.

  • 12 04 002 000 Type
    Enter the Y code indicated in Tulltaxan (TARIC).

12 05 000 000 – Transport document

Enter a reference to the transport document corresponding to the transportation of the goods into the customs territory of the Union. Enter this information at the declaration header level if it applies to the entire declaration. Otherwise, enter the information on the goods item level. Enter the following information:

  • 12 05 001 000 Reference number
    Enter the reference number of the transport document.
  • 12 05 002 000 Type
    Indicate the transport document type using the code list in the Reference data online service.
    Browse the code list in Reference data.

12 08 000 000 – Reference number/UCR

This is voluntary data element where you may enter your own Unique Commercial Reference (UCR) number.

Enter this information at the declaration header level if it applies to the entire declaration. Otherwise, enter the information on the goods item level.

12 09 000 000 – LRN

Enter a local reference number (LRN). LRN corresponds to what was previously called ‘tull-ID’ (Customs ID).

  • When the information is provided via a system-to-system solution, a unique LRN is generated by the information provider's system, which is based on the LRN series assigned to you when were you registered for communication via EDI with Swedish Customs.
  • When the information is provided via Swedish Customs' online services, an LRN is generated by Swedish Customs' systems.

12 11 000 000 – Warehouse

This information should not be included when the declaration concerns goods from a special fiscal territory.

This is where you indicate if the goods are located in a customs warehouse.

This information is mandatory for customs procedures ending a customs warehouse procedure, that is, if the code for the previous procedure in data element 11 09 002 000 is 71.

Otherwise, this information should not be included.
The code for identifying the customs warehouse consists of two parts: type of warehouse and warehouse identifier:

  • 12 11 002 000 – Type
    Enter the applicable Union code for the type of warehouse.

    Enter one of the following codes:
    Codes for data element 12 01 000 000 – Type
    CodeDescription
    RPublic customs warehouse type I
    SPublic customs warehouse type II
    UPrivate customs warehouse

  • 12 11 015 000 – Identifier
    Enter the customs warehouses' authorisation code (place of goods code).

12 12 000 000 – Authorisation

Enter any common EU authorisation, according to Annex A of the Delegated Regulation, that are required in support of the declaration. For example, this is where you should declare that you have binding tariff information for your goods. The authorisation must belong to the declarant.

However, you do not need to submit Deferred Payment Option (DPO), Comprehensive Guarantee (CGU) or Authorised Economic Operator (AEOC, AEOF or AEOS) authorisations.

This information should be provided at the level of the declaration header.
Authorisations for binding tariff information (B.T.I.) or binding origin information (B.O.I.) can be entered at the declaration header level if they apply to all goods items. If not, they should be indicated for each applicable goods item.

Other types of authorisations, such as national authorisations, should be entered in data element 12 03 000 000 – Supporting documents.

Enter the following information:

  • 12 12 002 000 Type
    Only complete this data element if you hold binding tariff information (BTI or binding origin information (BOI).

    The following codes are applicable:
    Codes for data element 12 12 002 000 Authorisation – Type

    Code

    Description

    C626

    BTI

    C627

    BOI


    End-use
    Codes N990 or C990 should always be entered for end use, irrespective of whether the application is submitted directly in the declaration or authorisation has been given in advance.

  • 12 12 001 000 Reference number
    Provide the reference number of the authorisation. All common EU authorisations issued in Sweden begin with 'SE', followed by the name of the authorisation.

    Example 1:
    You hold an authorisation as a weigher of bananas (AWB). Your reference number begins with SEAWB and is followed by an identifier.

    Example 2:
    You hold a Swedish inward processing authorisation (IPO). Your reference number begins with SEIPO and is followed by an identifier.

    End use
    When applying directly in the declaration, indicate ‘Simplified application’ as the reference number.

  • 12 12 080 000 Holder of the authorisation
    Only complete this data element if you invoke binding tariff information or binding origin information in data element 12 02 002 000.

    Enter the holder's EORI number.

13 01 000 000 – Exporter

Enter information about the exporter(s). This information should be entered at the level of the declaration header if it applies to the entire declaration. Where there are multiple exporters, they should be indicated at the goods item level.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 01 016 000 – Name
    Enter the name of the exporter. This information only needs to be provided if the exporter's identification number has not been provided.

  • 13 01 017 000 – Identification number
    Enter the exporter's EORI number or MRA number. In the absence of an identification number, please enter the exporter's complete name and address.

  • 13 01 018 000 – Address information
    Only provide address information if you have not provided the exporter's EORI number or MRA number.

    • 13 01 018 019 – Street and number
      Enter the street and, where applicable, house number.

    • 13 01 018 020 – Country
      Enter the country code.

    • 13 01 018 021 – Postcode
      Enter the postcode.

    • 13 01 018 022 – City
      Enter the city.

13 04 000 000 – Importer

The importer is the party who makes the import declaration, or the person on the behalf of whom the declaration is made. The declarant and the importer are often the same person, but there are instances where they are separate entities.

It is mandatory to provide information about the importer, even if the importer and the declarant are the same person.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 04 016 000 – Name
    Enter the name of the importer. This information should not be provided if the importer has an EORI number.

  • 13 04 017 000 – Identification number
    Enter the EORI number or, in the absence thereof, a Swedish national insurance number or date of birth.

    • Companies established in the EU:
      • Should provide their EORI number;
      • Should not provide name and address information.
    • Companies not established in the EU:
      • Should provide name and address information.

    • Private individuals who do not have an EORI number, have a Swedish national insurance number and who do not conduct any commercial activities that are subject to customs regulations should provide:
      • their national insurance number, beginning with SE (SEYYMMDDXXXX);
      • complete name and address information.

    • Private individuals who do not have an EORI number or a Swedish national insurance number, and who do not conduct any commercial activities that are subject to customs regulations should provide:
      • Their country code (other than SE) followed by their date of birth (YYYYMMDD), e.g. DK19710731;
      • complete name and address information.

  • 13 04 018 000 – Address information
    Enter the address of the the importer. This information should not be provided if the importer has an EORI number.

    • 13 04 018 019 – Street and number
      Enter the street and, where applicable, house number.

    • 13 04 018 020 – Country
      Enter the country code.

    • 13 04 018 021 – Postcode
      Enter the postcode.

    • 13 04 018 022 – City
      Enter the city.

13 05 000 000 – Declarant

The declarant is a person who lodges a customs declaration or on the behalf of whom a customs declaration is lodged.

Declarants can only be companies or individuals that are established in the EU or in Norway. There are some exceptions to this rule, for example, in the context of temporary admission.

The declarant and the importer are often the same person, but there are instances where they are separate entities.

A representative may also be a declarant. In such cases, the representative should enter code 3, indicating indirect representation.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 05 016 000 – Name
    Enter the name of the declarant. This information should not be provided if the declarant has an EORI or MRA number.
  • 13 05 017 000 –Identification number
    Enter the declarant's EORI or MRA number.

    • Private individuals who do not have an EORI number, have a Swedish national insurance number and who do not conduct any commercial activities that are subject to customs regulations should provide:
      • their national insurance number, beginning with SE (SEYYMMDDXXXX);
      • complete name and address information.

      • Private individuals who do not have an EORI number or a Swedish national insurance number, and who do not conduct any commercial activities that are subject to customs regulations should provide:
        • Their country code (other than SE) followed by their date of birth (YYYYMMDD), e.g. DK19710731;
        • complete name and address information.


      • Temporary admission:
        An economic operator that is not based in the European Union and that does not have an EORI or MRA number may be indicated as the declarant. In this case, the identification number should consist of the country code + ten zeroes and the declarant’s complete name. Address information should also be provided.

      • End-use and inward processing:
        An economic operator that is not based in the European Union and that does not have an EORI number may be indicated as the declarant. In this case, the identification number should consist of the country code + ten zeroes and the declarant’s complete name. Address information should also be provided.

  • 13 05 018 000 – Address information
    Enter the address of the the declarant. This information should not be provided if the declarant has an EORI or MRA number.

    • 13 05 018 019 – Street and number
      Enter the street address and, where applicable, house number.

    • 13 05 018 020 – Country
      Country code.

    • 13 05 018 021 – Postcode
      Enter the postcode.

    • 13 05 018 022 – City
      Enter the city.

  • 13 05 074 000 – Contact person
    Here you may provide information about a contact person. This information is optional, but we recommend that you provide this information, as current contact information may facilitate the expedient processing of your case. Remember to provide a name, phone number and e‑mail address.

    • 13 05 074 016 – Name
      Name of the contact person.

    • 13 05 074 075 – Phone number
      The contact person's phone number.

    • 13 05 074 076 – E-mail address.
      The contact person's e-mail address.

13 06 000 000 – Representative

Always enter this information when acting as an representative.

  • When acting as a direct representative, enter your EORI number and status.
  • When acting as an indirect representative, only enter the status of the representative.

Companies or private individuals acting as representatives must be established in the EU or Norway.

Direct representation

When acting as a direct representative, the representativeacts on behalf and in the name of the declarant. Only the declarant is liable for any customs debt.

Indirect representation

When acting as a direct representative, representative acts in their own name, but on the behalf of another party. This means that the representative should act as the declarant and that only the code for the status of the representative (3) should be entered here.

An indirect representative and any person acting on behalf of the representative are liable for any customs debt incurred.

End-use, inward processing and temporary admission

Indirect representatives cannot refer goods for end-use, inward processing or temporary admission.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 06 017 000 Identification number
    Enter the representative's EORI number.

  • 13 06 030 000 Status
    The representative may act directly or indirectly.
    • Enter 2 for direct representation
    • Enter 3 for indirect representation
  • Please note that you should not provide any other information if you have entered '3' above (indirect representation).
  • 13 06 074 000 Contact person
    Here you may provide information about a contact person. This information is optional, but we recommend that you provide this information, as current contact information may facilitate the expedient processing of your case. Remember to provide a name, telephone number and e‑mail address.

    • 13 06 074 016 Name
      Name of the contact person.

    • 13 06 074 075 Phone number
      The contact person's phone number.

    • 13 06 074 076 E-mail address.
      The contact person's e-mail address.

13 08 000 000 – Seller

This information should not be provided in cases of temporary admission, inward processing or a declaration of goods from a special fiscal territory.

If the seller is not the same person as the exporter, please provide information about the seller here.

This information should be entered at the level of the declaration header if it applies to the entire declaration.

Where there are multiple sellers, they should each be indicated at the relevant goods item level.
If you provide the seller's EORI number or MRA number, you should not provide name and address information.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 08 016 000 – Name
    Enter the name of the seller. This information may be omitted if the seller has an EORI number or MRA number.

  • 13 08 017 000 – Identification number
    Enter the seller's EORI number or MRA number. Do not enter the seller's name or address if you enter information in this data element.

  • 13 08 018 000 – Address
    Enter the seller's address. This information may be omitted if the seller has an EORI number or MRA number.

    • 13 08 018 019 – Street and number
      Enter the street and, where applicable, house number.

    • 13 08 018 020 – Country
      Enter the country code.

    • 13 08 018 021 – Postcode
      Enter the postcode.

    • 13 08 018 022 City
      Enter the city.


13 09 000 000 – Buyer

This information should not be provided in cases of temporary admission, inward processing or a declaration of goods from a special fiscal territory.

If the buyer is not the same person as the importer, please provide information about the buyer here. This information should be entered at the level of the declaration header if it applies to the entire declaration. Where there are multiple buyers, they should each be indicated at the goods item level.

If you provide the buyer's EORI number you should not enter their name and address information.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 09 016 000 – Name
    Enter the name of the buyer. This information may be omitted if the buyer has an EORI number.

  • 13 09 017 000 – Identification number
    Enter the buyer's EORI number. Do not enter the seller's name or address if you enter information in this data element.

  • 13 09 018 000 – Address
    Enter the buyer's address. This information may be omitted if the buyer has an EORI number.

    • 13 09 018 019 – Street
      Enter the street and, where applicable, house number.

    • 13 09 018 020 – Country
      Enter the country code.

    • 13 09 018 021 – Postcode
      Enter the postcode.

    • 13 09 018 022 –City
      Enter the city.

13 14 000 000 – Additional supply chain actor

This optional data element may be used to name additional supply chain actors with AEO authorisation or a corresponding certification within the framework of a trade arrangement. Enter their roll code and identification number.

This identification number should either be an MRA code or an EORI number.

This information should be provided at the level of the declaration header if it applies to the entire declaration. If not, please enter the information for each goods item.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 14 031 000 – Role
    Enter one of the following role codes:
    Role codes for data element 13 14 031 000

    Code

    Description

    CS

    Consolidator

    FW

    Freight forwarder

    MF

    Manufacturer

    WH

    Warehouse keeper


  • 13 014 017 000 – Identification number
    Enter an MRA code or an EORI number.

13 16 000 000 – Additional fiscal reference

This information should be omitted in cases of temporary admission or inward processing.

In some cases of VAT-exempt importation, the VAT registration number is entered here:

  • When requesting procedure 42 or 63, please enter the importer's and buyer's VAT registration number.
  • When declaring goods for free circulation using the Import One-Stop Shop system (IOSS), enter your assigned dedicated VAT registration number.
  • The importer's own VAT registration number should be provided when using an indirect representative.
  • Private individuals who are not registered for VAT should enter their document codes in 'Supporting documents'.

Enter this information at the declaration header level if it applies to the entire declaration. Otherwise, enter the information on the goods item level.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 16 031 000 – Role
    The following role codes are valid:
    Role codes for data element 13 16 031 000
    CodeDescription
    FR1Importer (person liable for the payment of VAT)
    FR2Customer (ultimate buyer in the other Member State under procedure 42 and 63)
    FR5Vendor (IOSS) (liable for the payment of VAT in IOSS)
    FR7Taxable person or of the person liable for payment of VAT (the taxable person should submit a VAT declaration)

    Please note that the FR5 and FR7 codes can only be entered at the level of the declaration header.

  • 13 16 034 000 – VAT identification number
    Enter your VAT identification number or IOSS registration number.

13 20 000 000 – Person providing a guarantee

This information should not be included in declarations of goods from a special fiscal territory.

Only enter this information if the person providing a guarantee is not the same person as the declarant. For example, a direct representative assuming liability should enter their EORI number.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 20 017 000 – Identification number
    Enter the EORI number.

13 21 000 000 – Person paying the customs duty

This information should be omitted in cases of inward processing.

Only enter this information if the person paying the customs duty is not the same person as the declarant. For example, a direct representative assuming liability should enter their EORI number.

Enter the following information:

  • 13 21 017 000 – Identification number
    Enter the EORI number.

14 01 000 000 – Delivery terms

This information should be omitted in cases of temporary admission.

This is where you enter the terms of delivery.

This information can only be provided at the level of the declaration header.

This information is mandatory in cases where the customs value is calculated based on the transactional value, i.e. if you also enter Code 1 in Data Element 14 10 000 000 – Valuation Method.

Special fiscal territories

Delivery terms information is mandatory, regardless of the chosen valuation method, in declarations of goods from a special fiscal territory.

Enter the following information:

  • 14 01 035 000 – INCOTERM code
    Enter the terms of delivery in accordance with INCOTERM. All relevant codes can be found here: Import codes according to the new customs legislation.

  • 14 01 036 000 – UN/Locode
    Where applicable, this is where you enter a UN/LOCODE for the destination or place of loading. You will then not be required to enter any information about country or location below.

  • 14 01 020 000 – Country
    If a UN/LOCODE has not been provided, please enter the country code of the country of destination or country of loading.

  • 14 01 037 000 – Location
    If a UN/LOCODE has not been provided, please enter the name of the location of destination or country of loading.

  • 14 01 009 000 - Text
    Describe the delivery conditions in case they do not follow INCOTERM and code "XXX" is indicated in data element 14 01 035 000 - INCOTERM code.

14 03 000 000 – Duties and taxes

Enter the rate of customs duty and taxes for any duties or taxes owed. This information should be entered using the corresponding codes.

For example:

  • A00 for customs duty
  • B00 for VAT payable to Swedish Customs
  • 1MT for monetary customs value. This code is used by companies registered for VAT in Sweden declaring VAT on imports to the Swedish Tax Authority.

Please note that only one of the B00 or 1MT codes may be declared, unless the IOSS is used. The case will be dismissed if both codes are declared.

The A00 code is used for customs duties for all categories of goods. If both value-based customs duty and customs duty on agricultural products apply, or value-based customs duty and excise duty on sugar and flour, please enter the A00 code on two lines. Please note that A00 should not be entered if the goods are duty free.

If the declared goods code is 00, do not enter any tax calculation information (goods exempted in the Official Statistics Ordinance).

Special fiscal territories

Goods with preferential Union status from special fiscal territories should not be declared for customs duty. However, national taxes and charges should be declared.

Enter the following information:

  • 14 03 038 000 – Method of payment

    This information should be omitted in cases of temporary admission and inward processing.

    This information should be entered once and only for the first goods item.
    • If the declarant or the person paying customs duty is authorised for deferred payment and wants the customs duty and other taxes to be charged in a customs invoice, the code “E” should be entered in this data element.

      This also applies for representatives assuming customs duty liability.

    • If the customs declaration is submitted to a clearance office and the charges are paid in cash, please enter the code “A” for payment in cash.

      Please note that code “A” for payment in cash only can be used together with pre-lodged customs declarations.

  • 14 03 039 000 – Tax type
    This is where the tax codes are entered, such as:
    • A00 for customs duty
    • B00 for VAT payable to Swedish Customs
    • 1MT for monetary customs value. This code can only be used by companies registered for VAT in Sweden. Please note that 1MT always should be entered for declarations where VAT has been paid via an IOSS registered trade platform, regardless of whether or not the declarant is registered for VAT.
  • There are also national taxes and charges that should be declared here. Applicable codes can be codes can be found in Reference data.
  • 14 03 040 000 – Tax base
    Enter the value to be used to calculate your taxes.

    The tax base for value-based customs duty is determined by the customs value of the goods, i.e., the goods value including the cost of bringing the goods to the EU border. However, the tax base may also be the weight or quantity of the goods. If your invoice is made out in EUR, use the exchange rate for EUC.

    • 14 03 040 041 – Tax rate
      Enter the tax rate provided by Tulltaxan (TARIC) for any goods subject to customs duty or tax based on the customs value of the goods.

      For goods subject to customs duty or VAT based on the weight or quantity of the goods, do not enter any information here. Instead, enter the measurement unit and quantity in separate data elements. The amount should be given in SEK.

      Please note that you must enter the VAT rate if you are required to pay VAT to Swedish Customs.

      Please note that '%' should never be entered.

    • 14 03 040 005 – Measurement unit and qualifier
      This is where you enter the measurement unit if your goods are subject to customs duty or taxes based on their weight or quantity.

      Do not write the ‘%’ character, if your goods are subject to value-based customs duty.

      All units of calculation that are common across the EU can be found in Tulltaxan (TARIC).

      There are some national units of calculation with qualifiers:

      National units of calculation with qualifiers

      Code

      Description

      001

      Inspection fee per declaration

      002

      Fixed m3 under bark

      006

      Kg sulphur in fuel

      007

      Sulphur in fuel as 1/10 % of mass (m3)

      040

      Retail price (DHP)

      075

      Fixed control fee

      099

      Manual


    • 14 03 040 006 – Quantity
      Enter the tax base for taxes based on units of measurement, such as kilograms, litres or units.

    • 14 03 040 014 – Amount
      Enter the amount on which to calculate the value-based customs duty. The amount should be given in SEK.

      Also enter the monetary customs value if you entered 1MT as your tax rate.

      The taxable amount for value added tax (VAT) should be indicated in combination with the code B00.

14 04 000 000 – Additions and deductions

This information should be omitted in cases of temporary admission and inward processing.

Enter the information that you have previously provided as a customs value declaration.

The information may be omitted in the following cases:

  • When the amount does not exceed EUR 20,000;
  • When the import is not of a commercial nature;
  • In case of continuous flows of goods from the same seller to the same buyer under the same trading conditions, when a general customs valuation declaration has been lodged and indicated in data element
    12 03 000 000;
  • When the customs value is not calculated based on the transaction value.

Specify any additions to and deductions that apply when determining the customs value of the goods, e.g., shipping, insurance and packaging costs, commissions, licensing fees and royalties.
Enter this information at the declaration header level if it applies to the entire declaration. Otherwise, enter the information on the goods item level.
All applicable codes can be found in Reference data.

Example

The terms of delivery in data element 14 01 000 000 is entered as ‘DAP Jönköping’. In this case, you should declare the deduction of transport costs after the point of entry into the Union using the code BA, if these are shown on the goods invoice.

Also enter codes for other additons and deductions that may be of significance when determining the customs value of the goods. First enter the code and then the amount in SEK.

Please note that the amount should not be entered as a negative value.

Enter the following information:

  • 14 04 008 000 – Code
    Enter the applicable Union code for additions or deductions.

  • 14 04 014 000 – Amount
    Enter the amount.

14 05 000 000 – Invoice currency

Enter the code for the currency in which the invoice is issued, e.g. USD. If the invoice is made out in EUR, enter the code ‘EUR’, even if the customs value is calculated using the EUC exchange rate.

If you have invoices for commodities in several currencies, you must submit one declaration per currency.

14 06 000 000 – Total amount invoiced

This information is optional. Enter the invoiced amount of the declared goods. If you have several commodity invoices, enter the total amount of all invoices in the currency of the invoice. The amount should be entered in the currency indicated in data element 14 05 000 000 ‘Invoice currency’.

14 07 000 000 – Valuation indicators

This information should not be provided in cases of temporary admission or in a declaration for goods from a special fiscal territory.

Enter the information that you have previously provided as a customs value declaration.

The information may be omitted in the following cases:

  • When the amount does not exceed EUR 20,000.
  • When the import is not of a commercial nature.
  • In case of continuous flows of goods from the same seller to the same buyer under the same trading conditions,, when a general customs valuation declaration has been lodged and indicated in data element 12 03 000 000.
  • When the customs value is not calculated based on the transaction value.

Here you are required to provide information about whether there are any other circumstances or situations that affect the valuation of the goods.

The information should be provided on the goods item level.

A code consisting of four digits, which are either 0 or 1, should be entered. '1' indicates an influence, whereas '0' indicates the absence of an influence.

  • 1st digit: Party relationship, whether there is price influence or not in accordance with Article 127 of the UCC Implementing Regulation.

  • 2nd digit: Restrictions as to the disposal or use of the goods by the buyer in accordance with Article 70(3)(a) of the Code.

  • 3rd digit: Sale or price is subject to some condition or consideration in accordance with Article 70(3)(b) of the Code.

  • 4th digit: The sale is subject to an arrangement under which part of the proceeds of any subsequent resale, disposal or use accrues directly or indirectly to the seller.

Example

Goods subject to party relationship, but not to any of the other situations defined under 2nd, 3rd and 4th digits would require the use of code '1000'.

14 08 000 000 – Item amount invoiced

This is where you should enter the invoiced amount for the goods item. The amount should be entered in the currency indicated in data element 14 05 000 000 ‘Invoice currency’.

Use the invoice containing the delivered goods as the basis for calculating the price of your goods. The price of your goods is the invoiced amount, including any additional costs (such as shipping and insurance, if such costs are itemised in the invoice).

If the invoice contains more than one product and the invoice includes additional costs that apply to the invoice in its entirety, such additional costs should be distributed among the goods items (shipping on the basis of kg or volume, insurance on the basis of value etc.).

Information from separate shipping invoices, insurance invoices etc. should not be itemised in this field. This information should be submitted elsewhere in the declaration.

Where applicable, the sum of the invoiced commodity price for all goods items in the declaration should correspond with the total invoiced amount, as declared in data element 14 06 000 000.

14 10 000 000 – Valuation method

This information should be omitted in cases of temporary admission.

This is where you should enter the code for the valuation method used to determine the customs value of the imported goods.

Enter one of the following codes:

Codes for data element 14 10 000 000 – Valuation method

Code

Description

UCC

1

Transaction value of the imported goods

Article 70

2

Transaction value of identical goods

Article 74.2 a

3

Transaction value of similar goods

Article 74.2 b

4

Deductive value method

Article 74.2 c

5

Computed value method

Article 74.2 d

6

Value based on the data available (“fall-back” method)

Article 74.3


When purchasing goods abroad, the transaction value is most often calculated using code 1.

14 11 000 000 – Preference

Use this data element to claim any preferential treatment in accordance with Article 56.3 of the UCC. The most common grounds for preferential treatment include the origin of the goods, tariff suspension, and customs quotas.

Holders of a specific certificate of origin may claim full or partial duty relief. When claiming preferential tariff treatment, the relevant document code should be entered in data element 12 03 000 000 – 'Supporting documents'.

Enter code 100 if you do not wish to claim any preferential treatment.

Enter a 3-digit code as indicated below:

Preference code, first digit

Applicable preference codes, first digit

Code

Description

1

Tariff arrangement erga omnes. Applies even if you are claiming duty relief in accordance with Regulation (EC) No. 1186/2009 and returns in accordance with Article 203 of the UCC.

2

The Generalised System of Preferences (GSP)

3

Tariff preferences other than those mentioned under code 2 (free-trade agreements, e.g. EFTA)

4

Customs duties under the provisions of customs union agreements concluded by the European Union (e.g goods from Turkey with ATR Certificates)


Next two digits of the code

Applicable preference codes, next two digits of the code

Code

Description

00

None of the following

10

Tariff suspension

18

Tariff suspension with certificate confirming the special nature of the product

19

Temporary suspension for products imported with an authorised release certificate EASA Form 1 or an equivalent certificate

20

Tariff quota

25

Tariff quota with certificate confirming the special nature of the product

50

Certificate confirming the special nature of the product


End-use

Only preference codes 100, 110, 119, 120, 200, 220, 300, 310 or 320 can be used.

Temporary admission, inward processing and special fiscal territories

Only preference code 100 can be used.

16 03 000 000 – Country of destination

Using the relevant Union code, enter the code for the Member State where the goods are located at the time of release into the customs procedure.

However, where it is known at the time of drawing up the customs declaration, that the goods will be dispatched to another Member State after the release, enter the code for this latter Member State.

Please note that SE may not be used as the country of destination when using procedure codes beginning with 42 or 63.

This information should be entered at the level of the declaration header if it applies to the entire declaration. If not, it should be entered for each goods item respectively.

16 06 000 000 – Country of dispatch

Enter the country code of the country from which your goods were originally dispatched.

If a commercial transaction (e.g. sale or processing) or a stoppage unrelated to the transport of goods has taken place in an intermediate country, please indicate the last intermediate country. This also applies if the stoppage took place in a Member State. Merely storing the goods in a customs storage facility is not sufficient to change the country of dispatch.

This information should be entered at the level of the declaration header if it applies to the entire declaration. Where there are included in multiple countries of dispatch, they should each be indicated at the goods item level.

The country of dispatch may not be SE or EU.

16 08 000 000 – Country of origin

Enter the country code of the country where the goods have their origin.

  • This information is mandatory if the preference code in data element 14 11 000 000 – Preferences begins with '1'.
  • The information is also mandatory if you invoke a preference code beginning with '2', '3' or '4' in data element 14 11 000 000, and the country of origin is different from the country of preferential origin indicated in data element 16 09 000 000 - Country of preferential origin.
  • When referring to a preference code beginning with '1' in data element 14 11 000 000 Preferences and you do not claim preferential customs treatment for goods originating in the EU, you may either enter 'EU' or the country code of the individual Member State.

Please note that you will not find any information in Tulltaxan (TARIC) when using the country code of an individual EU member state. To obtain this information, you must enter 'EU' as the country of origin code.

16 09 000 000 – Country of preferential origin

This information should not be provided in cases of end-use, temporary admission, inward processing or a declaration of goods from a special fiscal territory.

  • When claiming preferential customs treatment in data element 14 11 000 000 using a code beginning with '2', '3', or '4', you are required to provide information about the country of preferential origin. The country of preferential origin is indicated using its country code. It cannot be the same country code as the country of origin.

  • When claiming preferential customs treatment in accordance with the EEA agreement (goods originating in Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein), this data element should be left blank. Instead, enter the country of origin in data element 16 08 000 000 as well as code Y021, as well as any reference number in data element 12 04 000 00.

16 15 000 000 – Location of goods

Enter the location where your goods will be declared and made available for inspection.

This information may be omitted when pre-lodging a declaration, but is otherwise mandatory.

Enter the following information if the goods are located in a customs warehouse or a temporary storage facility:

  • Type of location: B
  • Qualifier of identification: Y
  • Location identifier: Place of goods code

Enter the following information if the goods are located in a different location (authorisation code TVAGP):

  • Type of location: C
  • Qualifier of identification: Y
  • Location identifier: Location of goods code

Enter the following information when the goods are located in a designated location (customs office):

  • Type of location: A
  • Qualifier of identification: V
  • Location identifier: Customs office identifier

When discharging special procedures with previous procedure 51 or 53, please provide:

  • Type of location: B
  • Qualifier of identification: Y
  • Location identifier: SFA

Enter the following information when the goods are arriving from Åland:

  • Type of location: B
  • Qualifier of identification: Y
  • Location identifier: KRM

18 01 000 000 – Net mass

This information should be omitted in cases of temporary admission.

Enter the net mass of your goods in kilograms. The unit 'kg' should not be indicated. The net mass indicates the goods' mass without any packaging.

When the net mass exceeds 1 kg and includes a fraction of a kg, it may be rounded as follows:

  • Between 0.001 and 0.499 kg: downwards (to the closest whole kg);
  • Between 0.5 and 0.999 kg: upwards (to the closest whole kg).

We recommend that any net mass exceeding 1 kg be rounded to the closest integer. When the net mass is less than 1 kg, it may be provided with up six decimal points.

Please note that decimals are indicated with the period (.).

The value '0' is only permitted when the commodity code is '00'.

18 02 000 000 – Supplementary units

This field should only be completed for specific goods. Use this field if the goods should be measured as units, litres, cubic metres etc.

The commodity code dictates whether this field should be completed. Use Tulltaxan (TARIC) to find out if you are required to provide this information, and what unit to use. Provide this information as a numerical value. You may enter up to six decimals. Do not enter the unit.

Tulltaxan (TARIC)

18 04 000 000 – Gross mass

Enter the gross mass of the goods in kilograms.

The gross mass is the total mass of the goods, including any packaging, but excluding containers and any other transport equipment.

  • When the gross mass exceeds 1 kg and includes a fraction of a kg, it may be rounded as follows:
    • Between 0.001 and 0.499 kg: downwards (to the closest whole kg)
    • Between 0.5 and 0.999 kg: upwards (to the closest whole kg).
  • When the gross mass is less than 1 kg it should be written with up to six decimals, for example 0.123 kg for 123 grams or 0.000654 for a package weighing 654 mg.

Provide the information for each goods item, except in cases where the goods are packaged in a manner that makes the determination of the gross mass impossible on the goods item level. In such cases, the gross mass of the entire consignment may be entered at the level of the declaration header.

Please indicate that the mass of any pallets indicated in the shipping document should be included in the gross mass, except in the following cases:

  1. When the pallet is indicated as a separate goods item in the customs declaration.
  2. When the rate of customs duty for the goods item is based on gross mass, and/or the customs quota for the goods item is handled on the basis of the 'gross mass' unit of measurement.

18 05 000 000 – Description of goods

Write a description of your goods, i.e. the commercial designation of your goods. The level of detail should be sufficient to enable the classification of your goods on the basis of this description. It is important that the description is clear and that you do not use generic terms such as ‘parts’, ‘machines’ or ‘clothes’.

18 06 000 000 – Packaging

This is where you should enter information about the type of packages, number of packages and their shipping marks.

  • 18 06 003 000 – Type of packages
    Enter the code that corresponds to your type of package, e.g. boxes. Packaging codes can be found in Reference data.

  • 18 06 004 000 – Number of packages
    Enter the number of packages for packaged goods and number of parts for unpackaged goods.
    • If one or several packages of the same type and shipping marks contain various types of goods which are to be declared as several goods items, you may enter the entire number of packages in one goods item.
    • Then enter 0 for this data element for the next goods item(s).
    • You may never enter 0 in this data element if your type of package was NE, NF or NG for unpackaged goods.
    • If you entered VG, VL, VO, VQ, VR, VS or VY as the type of package for bulk goods, this data element should be left empty.
  • 18 06 054 000 – Shipping marks
    Enter how the goods packages are labelled. This information is mandatory for packaged goods, but optional for bulk goods and unpackaged goods.

18 08 000 000 – CUS-code

If the affected goods are covered by a TARIC provision relating to a CUS code, the CUS code should be entered.

In other cases, the CUS code is optional, but it lets you submit a simpler commodity description, instead of with a level of detail that is sufficient to classify of your goods on the basis of this description.

The CUS code is an identification number for chemical products listed in the European Customs Inventory of Chemical Substances (ECICS).

The CUS code is entered as 0000000-0.

18 09 000 000 – Commodity code

Enter the commodity code for the goods item

The commodity code consists of 10 digits, which are divided into three data elements.
In some cases, you are required to enter one or more supplementary codes in addition to the commodity code, for example for goods subject to anti-dumping duties. There are also some national supplementary codes, which apply in some circumstances.
Information about commodity codes and supplementary codes can be found in Reference data..

  • 18 09 056 000 – Harmonized System sub-heading code
    This is where you enter your HS sub-heading code (6 digits).

    In some cases, the commodity code is simply entered as 00. This applies to goods that are exempted from trade statistics. If this applies, simply enter 00 in this data element and leave the data elements below blank.

  • 18 09 057 000 – Combined nomenclature code
    Enter the two following digits that form the common nomenclature code.

  • 18 09 058 000 – TARIC code
    Enter the two last digits forming the TARIC code.

  • 18 09 059 000 – TARIC additional code
    Enter any additional code in the commodity code. Additional codes can be found in Tulltaxan (TARIC).

  • 18 09 060 000 – National additional code
    This information should be omitted in cases of temporary admission.


    Provide national additional codes. Additional codes can be found in Tulltaxan (TARIC).

19 01 000 000 – Container indicator

This information should not be included in a customs declaration of goods from a special fiscal territory.

  • Enter 1 if the goods are loaded in containers when crossing the external frontier of the Union
  • Enter 0 if the goods are not loaded in containers.

Remember to enter any corresponding container codes in Data Element 19 07 063 000 if you enter code ‘1’ in 19 01 000 000.

19 03 000 000 – Mode of transport at the border

Enter the code for the mode of transport that corresponds to the active mode or transportation used when crossing the external frontier of the Union.

The following codes apply:

Mode of transport codes for Data Element 19 03 000 000 – ‘Mode of transport at the border’

Code

Description

1

Maritime transport

2

Rail transport

3

Road transport

4

Air transport

5

Mail (Active mode of transport unknown)

7

Transport by fixed transport installations (only applicable to goods with TARIC codes 2201, 2709, 2710, 2711, 2716 and 2804)

9

Other mode of transport (i.e. own propulsion)

 

19 04 000 000 – Inland mode of transport

This information should not be included in a customs declaration of goods from a special fiscal territory.

Enter the code corresponding to the means of transport used at the time of arrival to the destination. See data element 19 03 000 000 for applicable codes.

This information is not required if the import formalities are carried out at the point of entry into the customs territory of the EU.

19 07 000 000 – Transport equipment

Enter all container numbers to which the declaration applies.

This information may be omitted when removing goods from customs warehouses if the goods are not subject to restrictions requiring container number information.

Note that the word ‘container’ includes semi-trailers, swap bodies and containers intended for air freight.

Indicate which goods items are contained in each respective container.

Enter the following information:

  • 19 07 044 000 – Goods reference
    Enter the goods item post belonging to the specific container number in data element 19 07 063 000.
  • 19 07 063 000 – Container identification number
    Here you enter the container numbers included in the declaration. Special characters other than space and dash cannot be used.

    Special fiscal territories
    The container number should always be provided, even if you do not enter any container indicator in 19 01 000 000.

19 08 000 000 – Active border transport means

This information should not be included in a customs declaration of goods from a special fiscal territory.

Using the corresponding Union code, enter the nationality of the active means of transport crossing the external frontier of the Union.

In the case of combined transport or where several means of transport are used, the active means of transport is the one which propels the whole combination. For example, in the case of a lorry on a sea-going vessel, the active means of transport is the ship. In the case of a tractor and trailer, the active means of transport is the tractor.

The nationality of the means of transport should not be declared if either of the codes 1, 3, 4 or 9 is provided in data element 19 03 000 000.

Enter the following information:

  • 19 08 062 000 – Nationality
    Enter the country code of the active means of transport.

99 01 000 000 – Quota order number

This information should not be provided in cases of temporary admission, inward processing or a customs declaration for goods from a special fiscal territory.

Complete this field if there is a customs quota for the goods item and you wish to claim it. Enter the quota order number (six-digit code) in this field. Find out if there is a customs quota in Tulltaxan (TARIC).

You must enter a preference code ending with 20, 25 or 28 in data element 14 11 000 000 when claiming a quota.

Tulltaxan (TARIC)

99 05 000 000 – Nature of transaction

This information should be omitted in cases of temporary admission.

Enter the nature of your transaction, for example a purchase, return, reparation, gift or loan.

Enter the transaction using a one-digit code.

Enter this information at the declaration header level if it applies the entire declaration. Alternatively, enter the information on each goods item level.

These codes can be found in Reference data.

99 06 000 000 – Statistical value

Enter the statistical value, which consists of the value of the goods, including shipping and other costs incurred before the goods arrive at the Swedish border.

Please note that this is not equal to the customs value or the basis for VAT calculation. The amount should be given in SEK.

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