International Parcel Package delivery Sweden

Parcel delivery to Sweden

As a member of the EU, Sweden is subject to free trade between other member states. Most declarations in the EU are filed electronically. This expedites the formalized process of customs inspection significantly. Before the goods have arrived Customs has already started to review the manifest to determine each shipments contents. Items that require additional inspection are placed aside and the rest are forwarded to the national mail service for delivery.The parcels are scanned at key points throughout the process. Customs has the right to remove any parcel from circulation to examine its contents.

Customs for parcel shipping to Sweden

Parcels which enter Sweden are divided into three categories: those valued at less than 22-45 Euros, those valued at 45-150 Euros, and everything else. Commodities from the first group are not subject to taxes and duties. The second group is charged a tax. The last group is charged for duties and taxes. The rates for taxes and duties vary depending on the type of goods being shipped. Tobacco, alcohol, drugs, weapons, and strategic material are ineligible for tax exempt status, no matter what the value. Goods that enter from within the EU are charged less than those originating from outside nations.  

Security concerns when shipping parcels to Sweden

It is prohibited to import the following goods into Sweden at this time: Atlantic red tuna from Central America, US beef hormones, produce from Egypt, any drugs for private individuals, products containing biocide dimethylfumarate, products treated with cadmium, PCB or PCT products (transformer oil), CFC or HCFC products (foam rubber, aerosols, or fire extinguishers containing halon), thermometers with mercury, rubber erasers resembling food, L-Trytophane in any form, asbestos, or toys containing copper sulfate. Restricted items can include: alcohol, airsoft guns, drugs, food, jewelry, biological specimens, personal effects, plants, and tobacco.

Parcel documents delivering to Sweden

All international parcels entering Sweden are required to have a proper declaration that includes he intent of the parcel, the estimated value (for commercial and formal shipments), and a list of the enclosed contents. Commercial shipments require several forms of documentation, including an invoice, a bill of lading and three copies of the certificate of origin. Other certificates may be necessary for animal and plant based goods, pharmeceuticals, textiles, software, marked samples, software, and antiques. It is acceptable to provide the documentation in English.