Key facts
- Currency
- Swedish Krona (SEK)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 25%
- De minimis
- Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Low-value duty
- €3 per tariff classification, 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2028
- Customs tariff
- European Union
Summary
Sweden charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 25%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Sweden worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Sweden applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union. Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK).
Currency and customs tariff
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK).
Sweden applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.
Import VAT and other taxes in Sweden
Sweden charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 25%.
De minimis in Sweden
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Sweden worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.
What changed recently
The flat €3 duty on low-value consignments started on 1 July 2026 and is set to end on 1 July 2028.
The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Sweden, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Sweden use for customs?
Sweden uses the Swedish krona (SEK). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in EUR.
What is the VAT rate on imports into Sweden?
Sweden charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 25%.
What is the de minimis threshold in Sweden?
From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Sweden worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.
Does the €3 flat duty on low-value consignments apply in Sweden?
Yes. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Sweden worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.
Which customs tariff does Sweden use?
Sweden applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Sweden come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.
The de minimis thresholds for Sweden come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.