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SWEDEN
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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Inventory (duplicate in English,
French, German or Swedish) three copies showing detailed
contents of each carton ("PBO" "packed
by owner" or MISC. "miscellaneous", not
accepted) Important to avoid extra charges if Customs
officer has to examine because of improperly completed
inventory.
- Swedish Customs Form (Foersaekran
Foer Flyttsakstullfrihet) to be signed by owner and witnessed
in Sweden
- Diplomatic personnel: Special
permit form Swedish Foreign Department and inventory
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN SWEDEN FOR
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Used household goods and personal
effects are duty-free provided:
- Goods have been in owner's
possession and used abroad for at least one year
- Immigrants or returning Swedish
citizens must have been abroad for more than a year
and intend to take up permanent residence in Sweden
for at least one year
- Should the goods arrive before
Customer, goods can be bonded at the destination agent's
warehouse or a Swedish freeport. Additional costs will
be charged to the Customer.
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (less than one year
old)
- Medicine (prescription required)
- Firearms, weapons, ammunition,
fireworks and explosives (Import License issued by the
Swedish Police required)
- Alcohol and tobacco products
Alcohol in shipment will delay
clearance and incur extra charges for Customer, strongly
advise not to include with household goods
- If alcohol is included in
shipment, taxes are applicable and separate inventory
required
- Wedding gifts and inherited articles
PROHIBITED ITEMS
-
Narcotics and drugs
- Wireless telephones
- Switchblades
- Skins and ivory from animals
on the Endangered Species List
- Live plants
MOTOR VEHICLES
- CUSTOMER MUST BE PRESENT FOR
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Customers who qualify for duty-free
import of household goods MAY also qualify for duty-free
import of a vehicle
- IF OWNED AND USED ABROAD FOR
MORE THAN ONE YEAR AND NOT TO BE SOLD FOR AT LEAST ONE
YEAR AFTER IMPORTATION
- One vehicle per person is allowed
to be imported
- ALL Customers must contact Customs
regarding new regulations in effect for catalytic converters
- Any environmental fee will be
for Customer's account
- Documents required:
- Certificate of Registration
- Purchase invoice identifying
price, date and place of purchase
- Customs form (separate from
household goods)
- Insurance documents from country
of origin
- "Interims insurance"
issued by Swedish insurance company
PETS
- Permission from the Department
of Agriculture, health examination by veterinarian and
Import Permit issued by the National Board of Agriculture
is required
- Four months quarantine for cats
and dogs
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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