Import

Bringing goods into Sweden? We help with customs handling, from the documents before shipment to a completed declaration. Find the right route based on the country and goods you are importing.

Import gets expensive when the supporting documents are missing something. A commodity code that is almost right, an invoice without a clear goods description or an unclear freight cost can be enough for the case to stop.

Send what you have. We review the invoice, packing list and transport details, tell you what is missing and submit the import declaration when the documents are ready. You do not need to know the commodity code before contacting us.

Start your import case

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We check the documents

Invoice, packing list, freight details and goods description are reviewed before the declaration is submitted.

We submit the import declaration

We identify the commodity code, customs value and procedure, and submit the case as your customs broker.

We sort out responsibility and authorisation

For companies we work with EORI and power of attorney. For private individuals, a personal identity number is often enough.

You know before anything is submitted

If something is missing, we contact you before the declaration goes in, not when the goods are already stuck.

We handle the customs case

You can contact us before your first purchase, when a shipment is on its way or when you need help with recurring imports.

We review the documents, ask for anything missing and submit the declaration as your customs broker. Tell us what you are importing, where it comes from and when the goods are expected, and we can assess what help you need.

Want to understand the declaration itself? Read our import declaration guide with explanations of documents, commodity codes, customs value and common questions. The basics of duty and duty rates are in the guide What is customs duty?

You send: Invoice, packing list and transport details
We prepare: Commodity code, customs value and the right customs procedure
Company: EORI and power of attorney are normally needed
Private individual: A personal identity number is often enough

What we need from you

It is better to start with incomplete documents than to wait. We tell you what is missing before the declaration is submitted.

Invoice. What the goods cost, who sells and who buys.
Packing list. Number of packages, weight and how the goods are packed.
Transport details. Where the goods are shipped from and how they arrive in Sweden.
Goods description. What the goods are made of and what they are used for.
EORI or personal identity number. Companies use EORI; private individuals use a personal identity number.

An import declaration does not get better by being submitted quickly if the documents are wrong. The fastest route is to check before it is submitted.

The import declaration

The import declaration notifies goods brought into the EU customs territory. It forms the basis for customs duty, import VAT and Swedish Customs’ checks. We submit the declaration and make sure the details match the documents. Read more about import declarations.

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Where are you importing from?

Start with the guide for the country you are buying from. It brings together information about the import and what to consider before the shipment.

Buying from another country? Contact us about your import, and we will go through the requirements with you.

What are you bringing in?

The country is one part of the question. Choose a guide for the goods too when you need more information about your specific purchase.

See more import guides in the customs guide.

Moving to Sweden from outside the EU is different from an import, and personal belongings may enter without customs duty and VAT. The conditions are on the page about moving to Sweden.

How to get help with your import

Tell us about the shipmentSend the documents you have and tell us what you are buying, from which country and when it should arrive.
We review the assignmentYou hear what we can help with and what it costs. We contact you if anything needs to be completed.
We handle the customs caseOnce you have approved the assignment and given us power of attorney, we handle the declaration and contact with Swedish Customs.

Prepare your enquiry

If you have an invoice, packing list or freight document, please include them. If you are still planning the purchase, start by describing the goods and the seller. You do not need to know the commodity code to ask us for help.

Read more about how we work as a customs broker or see the guides to customs documents if you are wondering about a specific document.

Do you have a shipment on its way to Sweden?

Send the invoice and packing list. We tell you what is missing and whether the case can be declared directly.

You do not need to know the commodity codeStart the import case

Read on

The customs value, on which duty and VAT are calculated, is declared in a customs value declaration.

If you disagree with a customs decision, it can be reviewed. Read about customs reassessment.

Frequently asked questions about import

Can a private individual use Tullify for import?

Yes. Private individuals can use a customs broker when importing a car, boat, machinery or other goods from outside the EU. In those cases, a Swedish personal identity number is normally enough instead of an EORI number.

Do I need an EORI number for import?

Companies normally need an EORI number to import. If you do not have one, we can help you apply before the declaration is submitted.

Which documents should I send?

Start with the invoice, packing list and transport document. If you have proof of origin, product sheets or other information about the goods, include that too. You do not need to know the commodity code before contacting us.

Who pays customs duty and import VAT?

Customs duty is paid according to Swedish Customs’ decision. If your company is VAT registered in Sweden, you normally report import VAT to the Swedish Tax Agency yourself. If you are a private individual or not VAT registered, import VAT is charged at import.

How long does an import declaration take?

With complete documents, a normal case can often be handled the same day. Delays are almost always caused by missing details: unclear goods description, incorrect value, unclear freight cost or missing power of attorney.