How is import duty calculated in Sweden?

Sweden uses the EU's common customs tariff. Duty is charged on the customs value — the goods price plus international freight and insurance (CIF). The rate depends on the commodity (HS) code of the product and the country of origin, and many goods carry 0% under EU trade agreements.

When does Swedish VAT (moms) apply to imports?

Import VAT applies to goods entering Sweden from outside the EU. The standard rate is 25%, charged on the customs value plus the customs duty plus any freight to the border. Some goods (food, books) use the reduced 12% or 6% rates.

Is there a duty-free threshold for Sweden?

Customs duty is waived for consignments with an intrinsic value of EUR 150 or less. However VAT is due from the first krona — the EU's old low-value VAT relief was abolished in July 2021, so even small parcels are charged moms.

Do goods from other EU countries pay duty?

No. Goods moving within the EU single market are not subject to customs duty or import VAT at the border — VAT is handled through the normal intra-EU rules. This calculator is for imports arriving from outside the EU.

Does this calculator store my data?

No. Everything runs locally in your browser and nothing is uploaded, so your figures stay private.

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This Sweden import duty and customs calculator estimates the full landed cost of bringing goods into Sweden from outside the EU. It builds the EU customs value from the goods price plus freight and insurance, applies a customs duty rate, then adds 25% Swedish VAT (moms) on the duty-inclusive value.

How it works

Sweden applies the EU’s Common Customs Tariff. The calculation follows EU rules:

Customs value = goods value + international freight + insurance (the CIF value).
Customs duty = customs value × duty rate. The rate depends on the product’s HS/commodity code and origin; many goods are 0% under trade agreements. Duty is waived when the intrinsic value is EUR 150 or less.
VAT base = customs value + duty (plus inland transport to the destination).
Import VAT (moms) = VAT base × 25% (or 12% / 6% for reduced-rate goods).

The total landed cost is the customs value plus duty plus VAT.

Example

A consignment of goods worth 8,000 kr with 1,200 kr freight and 200 kr insurance gives a customs value of 9,400 kr. At a 4% duty rate that is 376 kr of duty. VAT applies on 9,400 + 376 = 9,776 kr at 25%, which is 2,444 kr. The total landed cost is 9,400 + 376 + 2,444 = 12,220 kr.

Notes

This is an estimate. The exact duty rate hinges on the correct tariff code and the country of origin, and preferential trade agreements can reduce duty to zero. Excise duties on alcohol, tobacco, and fuel are charged separately and are not included here. Confirm the figures with Swedish Customs (Tullverket).