Importing goods

Different rules apply when importing and exporting goods from EU Member States than from third countries, with regard to authorisations, customs duties and fees. Find out all you need to know here.

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There is much to consider as you start importing goods from third countries. This page describes the processes, how to access online services, important things to consider, and how to apply for the necessary permits for importation.

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Calculating customs duties and charges

When importing goods into Sweden, you are required to pay customs duty and other charges.

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Paying customs duty and other charges

When importing goods into Sweden, you are required to pay customs duty and other charges.

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Declaring goods when importing

Du måste alltid deklarera varor som du importerar med en importdeklaration där du talar om vilken vara du importerar, vilken tullavgift du ska betala och om varan omfattas av restriktioner.

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Importing for specific purposes or processing

Some goods can be imported with reduced customs duty or duty-free. These may include goods that are being repaired or processed, goods for exhibits, or goods intended for specific purposes.

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Free trade when importing

When importing goods to Sweden you may enjoy relief from customs duty, thanks to the free trade agreements, unilateral preferential arrangements and customs union agreements, which the EU has entered with numerous states.

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Duty-free goods

Some goods may be exempt from customs duty, due to meeting certain criteria when imported.

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Goods with import restrictions

Some goods are subject to import restrictions.

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Commonly imported goods

Some goods are imported more commonly than others, such as organic products, clothes, footwear, dietary supplements and foodstuffs.

Intellectual property rights

Owners of brands, copyrights, patterns or patents have intellectual property rights to their product. Any undertaking manufacturing and selling identical or similar products is in violation of such intellectual property rights.

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Product safety

Products that enter free circulation in the customs area of the Union must be safe to use. Read about the specific rules that apply to product safety.

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Purchasing goods from an EU Member State

In principle, goods may be moved freely between all EU Member States. This means that you are not required to clear goods purchased in an EU Member State through customs.

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Good customs procedures – planning, controlling and monitoring your activities

It is essential that companies have good customs procedures. On this page, we will help you plan, control and monitor your activities.

Last updated: 2024-02-16

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