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Declaration requirements

Customs declaration requirements for Sweden

Customs Declare produces the completed Single Administrative Document (SAD), via the EU Union Customs Code framework for Sweden’s own customs authority, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.

Declaration form

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Form
Single Administrative Document (SAD), via the EU Union Customs Code framework
Issuing authority
Swedish Customs (Tullverket)
Accepted languages
Swedish
Last verified
Aug 30, 2026
Source

Import requirements & restrictions

  • Chemical registration required

    Import of chemical substances into the EU in quantities exceeding 1 metric tonne per year requires registration with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH Regulation (EC 1907/2006, in force since 1 June 2007). A non-EU exporter/manufacturer must appoint an EU-based "Only Representative" to register on its behalf, or the EU-based importer of record is responsible for registering. EU-wide harmonised law.

    European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

  • Import licensing required

    Products covered by one of the EU's harmonised directives/regulations (electronics, machinery, toys, personal protective equipment, medical devices, and more) must bear the CE mark -- based on a conformity assessment and an EU Declaration of Conformity -- before import or sale anywhere in the EU/EEA (all 27 member states, plus Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein). EU-wide harmonised law, not decided per member state.

    European Commission (EU-wide harmonised legislation)

Duty & tax

VAT (default rate)
25%
MFN duty rate data
Available
Preferential rate
Available under an applicable trade agreement
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Quick answers

What customs declaration form does Sweden require?

Sweden’s import declaration is the Single Administrative Document (SAD), via the EU Union Customs Code framework, issued by Swedish Customs (Tullverket).

Which languages does Sweden accept on a customs declaration?

Swedish

What is the VAT rate on imports into Sweden?

The default VAT rate on record for Sweden is 25%.

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