Customs clearance Gothenburg
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Gothenburg. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityGothenburg
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- AirportsGOT
- Customs authority
- Tullverket (Swedish Customs)
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- EU Union Customs Code
- Importer requirements
- an EORI number issued by Swedish Customs
- Airports
- Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT)
- Seaport
- Port of Gothenburg (Scandinavia's largest port)
- Seasonal risk
- Winter de-icing (November to March) can delay departures.
Customs clearance for Gothenburg
Ziem Logistics clears customs in Sweden in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Gothenburg, especially in automotive, bearings, engineering and shipping, rely on fast and correct declarations. Gothenburg is the heart of Swedish automotive and engineering exports and Scandinavia's main container port.
- Import declarations for GothenburgDeclarations with Tullverket (Swedish Customs), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Gothenburg.
- Export declarations from GothenburgExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Sweden.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Sweden: an EORI number issued by Swedish Customs.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at GOT and by sea via Port of Gothenburg (Scandinavia's largest port).
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Gothenburg on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Gothenburg
Weather and season: Winter de-icing (November to March) can delay departures. We build buffer time into routings and switch to alternative airports when needed.
Holidays: In Sweden, Midsummer (late June), the July holiday period and Christmas to New Year can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Gothenburg
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
Air freight from and to Gothenburg → · Freight & customs in Sweden →
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The most important connections from Sweden, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Gothenburg: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Gothenburg?
Yes. Customs clearance in Sweden is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Gothenburg need?
Importers in Sweden generally need an EORI number issued by Swedish Customs. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Gothenburg?
Tullverket (Swedish Customs). Declarations are filed electronically (EU Union Customs Code).
How long does customs clearance take in Gothenburg?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Midsummer (late June), the July holiday period and Christmas to New Year can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Gothenburg?
Yes. We offer air freight via Gothenburg Landvetter (GOT), sea freight via Port of Gothenburg (Scandinavia's largest port), Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Gothenburg?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.