Import costs in Sweden
Ordering from outside the EU for delivery to Sweden? Enter your order details to estimate the total cost.
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This estimate uses the rules in effect on 9 November 2026. The final amount you pay may differ. What has changed?
VAT in Sweden
On imports you pay the same VAT rate as in a shop in Sweden: 25% for most products. VAT is charged on the product price, shipping, insurance, customs duty and the EU handling fee together.
- 25% (standard)
- 6% (food, books, newspapers)
- 0% (prescription medicines)
Clearance fees in Sweden
Your postal service or courier handles the customs declaration and pays the taxes on your behalf. You repay these taxes along with a clearance fee. You usually avoid this fee if you paid VAT at checkout through IOSS.
| Carrier | Fee | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| PostNord | SEK 100 (about €9.07) for a simplified declaration up to €150, SEK 175 (about €15.87) above €150. Including VAT. | November 2026 |
| DHL Express | SEK 165 (about €14.96) or 2% of duty and VAT, whichever is higher. | November 2026 |
Travelling back to Sweden
Goods you bring from outside the EU are free of duty and VAT up to about €453 when you travel by plane or boat and about €317 by car or train. Children under 15 have the same allowance. Declare goods above the allowance in the red lane (‘Goods to declare’). Not declaring can lead to a fine.
Paying in SEK
Sweden doesn’t use the euro: you pay VAT and fees in SEK. EU limits such as €150 are set in euros; customs convert them at a fixed rate per month. The calculator shows amounts in euros and an estimate in SEK (ECB: 1 euro = 10.996 SEK).
Good to know
- Sweden sets the EU limits in kronor: gifts up to SEK 600 are tax-free, and travellers can bring SEK 5,000 (plane or boat) or SEK 3,500 (other travel). In euros these amounts move a little with the krona.
- Food VAT is 6% until 31 December 2027.