What is Sweden's de minimis import threshold?

Sweden's de minimis threshold is set by Tullverket (Swedish Customs); verify before shipping.

Is VAT or GST charged on imports into Sweden?

Moms 25% standard; 12% reduced (food, restaurants, hotels); 6% books, newspapers, cultural events, transport. Applied to imports plus EU CN8 tariff. EU IOSS for ≤EUR 150 ecommerce.

Who is the customs authority in Sweden?

Tullverket (Swedish Customs) — https://www.tullverket.se/.

What categories of goods are restricted from importing into Sweden?

Restricted categories include: Firearms / ammunition (national permit + EU Firearms Pass); Pharmaceuticals (national permit for non-EU prescriptions); Cultural property over 50 years; Currency over EUR 10,000 (declaration).

What is prohibited from importing into Sweden?

Prohibited categories include: Narcotic drugs; Counterfeit branded goods (EU Regulation 608/2013); CITES-listed species and parts; Asbestos products.

IMPORT DESTINATION

Importing Into 🇸🇪 Sweden

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYTullverket (Swedish Customs)

STANDARD VAT25%

DE MINIMIS (USD)US$0

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$0

LOCAL CURRENCY

0 EUR (post-2021 IOSS reform)

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

EU EUR 22 import-VAT exemption ended 1 July 2021. All commercial parcels into Sweden attract 25% moms regardless of value. Customs duty 0% under EUR 150; standard rate above.

As of: 2021-07-01

VAT / GST on Imports

25%

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

Required Documentation

#	Document
01	EU Customs Declaration (electronic via national portal)
02	Passport / EU national ID
03	EU Firearms Pass for licensed firearms
04	National permit for non-EU prescription medications
05	Cash declaration for amounts over EUR 10,000

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

Restricted Import Categories

⚠Firearms / ammunition (national permit + EU Firearms Pass)
⚠Pharmaceuticals (national permit for non-EU prescriptions)
⚠Cultural property over 50 years
⚠Currency over EUR 10,000 (declaration)

Prohibited Import Categories

✗Narcotic drugs
✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Regulation 608/2013)
✗CITES-listed species and parts
✗Asbestos products

Special Notes

01Sweden is in the Schengen Area; intra-Schengen travel does not require customs declaration.
02Currency: Swedish krona (SEK); Sweden is not in the Eurozone.