Import declaration for end-use
When declaring imported goods using the end-use procedure you must lodge an import declaration.
Declare according to the general rules, i.e. description of goods, commodity code, customs value, procedure cods etc.
Support when lodging an import declaration for end-use
When lodging an import declaration for end-use there are some things you need to consider. Each declaration looks a bit different depending on the type of imported goods.
Codes for the import declaration and information about where to enter them can be found below. This differs depending on whether you have switched to declaring under the new legislation or whether you are still declaring under the old legislation.
When declaring in accordance with the new legislation
Please refer to the declaration guide (in Swedish).
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.
More information about requesting an authorisation in the declaration can be found in the yellow box below.
Military authorities declaring goods for duty-free end-use in accordance with Regulation (EC) 150/2003 should refer to the Military equipment page (in Swedish).
Goods for certain types of boats and other ships, as well as for drilling or production platforms.
Data element 11 09 000 000 – Procedure: Enter procedure code 4400 (if none of the above procedures apply).
Data element 12 12 000 000 – Authorisation: Enter document code C990 together with the authorisation number for end-use.
Civilian aircraft and parts for civilian aircraft
Data element 11 09 000 000 – Procedure: Enter procedure code 4400 (if none of the above procedures apply).
Data element 12 12 000 000 – Authorisation: Enter document code N990 together with the authorisation number for end-use.
Other goods
Data element 18 05 000 000 - Description of goods: The description of the imported goods should correspond with the information in the authorisation.
Data element 18 09 000 000 – Commodity code: The commodity code for the imported goods should correspond with the information in the authorisation.
Data element 11 09 000 000 – Procedure: Enter code 4400 (if none of the above procedures apply).
Data element 12 12 000 000 – Authorisation: Enter document code N990 together with the authorisation number for end-use.
If you need to apply for authorisation directly in 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 09 000 000 – Procedure
Enter code 4400 (if none of the above procedures apply). - Data element 12 12 000 000 – Authorisation
- Data element 12 12 001 000 – Reference number
Write ‘Simplified application’ by code N990 or C990. - Data element 12 12 002 000 – Type
Enter either code N990 or C990 based on the description above.
- Data element 12 12 001 000 – Reference number
- Data element 12 02 000 000 – Additional information
- Data element 12 02 008 000 – Code
Enter code 00100 to apply for an authorisation in the customs declaration - Data element 12 02 009 000 – Text
Provide information for code 00100. Provide the following information:- A description of the goods and method of identification
- Rate of yield: expected material consumption
- Time and place of processing
- Data element 12 02 008 000 – Code
Enter code AVSLT. - Data element 12 02 009 000 – Text
Enter the time of discharge or processing using numerical characters as a complement to the AVSLT code.
- Data element 12 02 008 000 – Code
- Data element 14 03 000 000 – Duties and taxes
Enter the corresponding information.
When declaring in accordance with the old customs legislation
Goods for certain types of boats and other ships, as well as for drilling or production platforms.
Data element 36 – Preferences: Enter code 140 – Suspension of customs duty on the basis of the end-use of the product.
Data element 37 – Procedure: Enter code 4000 (if none of the above procedures apply).
Data element 44 – Annexes/Certificates and authorisations:
Enter document code C990 together with the authorisation number for end-use.
Also enter document code 503S together with the deadline for submitting the bill of discharge. The date should be entered as YYYYMMDD.
The aforementioned codes are the most common.
Civilian aircraft and parts for civilian aircraft
Data element 36 – Preferences: Enter one of the following codes:
115 – Suspension of customs duty on the basis of the end-use of the product.
140 – Use for specific end-use on the basis of the Common Customs Tariff.
Data element 37 – Procedure: Enter code 4000 (if none of the above procedures apply).
Data element 44 – Annexes/Certificates and authorisations:
Enter document code N990 together with the authorisation number for end-use.
Also enter document code 503S together with the deadline for submitting the bill of discharge. The date should be entered as YYYYMMDD.
The aforementioned codes are the most common.
Other goods
Data element 31 – Commodity description: The description of the imported goods should correspond with the information in the authorisation.
Data element 33 – Commodity code: The commodity code for the imported goods should correspond with the information in the authorisation.
Data element 36 – Preferences: Enter one of the following codes:
115 – Suspension of customs duty on the basis of the end-use of the product.
123 – Customs quota on the basis of the specific end-use of the product
140 – Use for specific end-use on the basis of the Common Customs Tariff.
Data element 37 – Procedure: Enter code 4000 (if none of the above procedures apply).
Data element 44 – Annexes/Certificates and authorisations:
Enter document code N990 together with the authorisation number for end-use.
Also enter document code 503S together with the deadline for submitting the bill of discharge. The date should be entered as YYYYMMDD.
The aforementioned codes are the most common.
Last updated: