Sweden Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Sweden charges 25% import VAT on all commercial shipments from outside the EU, with no minimum threshold. Customs duty typically applies only when your shipment's goods value exceeds SEK 1,800. You may also pay a carrier handling fee of SEK 100-300 when your package arrives.

Import duty in Sweden generally applies only when the value of your goods exceeds SEK 1,800. Duty rates vary by product type from 0% to 12% or more and are calculated on your shipment's total CIF value including shipping and insurance costs.

Customs duty generally applies only if the combined value of your goods (excluding shipping and insurance) exceeds SEK 1,800. If your items are valued below this threshold, you typically will not pay duty, though VAT still applies.

The duty rate varies significantly by product type, ranging from 0% for many electronics to over 12% for certain textiles. The tax is calculated as a percentage of the CIF value, which includes your goods plus shipping and insurance costs.

Yes, carriers like PostNord or DHL charge a clearance fee for processing your customs declaration and advancing tax payments. These fees typically range from SEK 100 to SEK 300 depending on the shipping carrier you select.

Import taxes are calculated based on the CIF value, which sums the cost of your items, shipping, and insurance. If customs duty applies, that duty amount is added to this base before calculating the final 25% VAT.

Gifts sent between private individuals may be duty-free up to SEK 1,800 and VAT-free up to SEK 600, provided they are occasional and for personal use. However, commercial purchases forwarded by Stackry do not qualify for these gift exemptions.

Yes, Sweden applies reduced VAT rates to specific categories, such as 6% for books and magazines, and 12% for most foodstuffs. The standard 25% rate still applies to the majority of consumer goods you purchase in the US.

Swedish Customs (Tullverket) or your shipping carrier acting as a broker will collect the VAT, duty, and handling fees upon arrival. You will usually pay these charges directly to the carrier before they release your package for delivery.

If you purchased from a retailer registered for IOSS, you should have paid VAT at checkout and will not be charged it again upon delivery. However, customs duty may still apply if the value of your goods exceeds the SEK 1,800 threshold.