Shipping From China to Sweden

Here is the information about freight rates, transit times and customs clearance considerations for shipping from China to Sweden:

Freight Rates and Transit Times

• Ocean FCL (Full Container Load)

• Freight Rates: Usually, a 20-foot container costs around $2,000 - $3,500, and a 40-foot container is about $3,000 - $5,000.

• Transit Times: It generally takes 25 - 35 days.

• Ocean LCL (Less than Container Load)

• Freight Rates: Approximately $80 - $150 per cbm.

• Transit Times: It usually takes 30 - 50 days.

• Airfreight

• Freight Rates: About $4 - $7 per kilogram.

• Transit Times: It takes 3 - 5 days.

• Regular Airfreight

• International Express

• Freight Rates: For parcels under 2kg, it's around $5 - $10 per kg.

• Transit Times: 2 - 4 days.

• DHL/FedEx/UPS

Customs Clearance Considerations

• Documentation Requirements

• Commercial Invoice: It should detail the goods' description, quantity, unit price, total value, and the buyer and seller's name and address.

• Bill of Lading/Air Waybill: A vital document for customs clearance, recording goods transportation details.

• Packing List: List each package's contents, weights, dimensions, and item numbers.

• Certificate of Origin: May be needed to prove the goods' origin.

• Prohibited and Restricted Items

• Prohibited Items: Such as drugs, weapons, counterfeit goods and some endangered species products are strictly prohibited.

• Restricted Items: There are restrictions on certain chemicals, food products and cultural relics. Food products may have strict quarantine requirements.

• Customs Duties and Taxes

• Duty Rates: Sweden is in the EU. For general goods, the duty rate may be around 0% - 10%, and the VAT is generally 25%.

• Tax Calculation: Taxes are calculated based on the customs value of the goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance and freight.

• Other Considerations

• Accurate Declaration: Ensure accurate declaration of goods to avoid delays or penalties.

• Intellectual Property Rights: If the goods involve intellectual property rights, relevant authorization documents are required.

Sweden's main seaports include the Port of Gothenburg, the Port of Trelleborg and the Port of Stockholm. For an accurate quote on shipping from China to Sweden, please contact WanHao Freight. Whether you choose Ocean FCL, Ocean LCL, airfreight or international express, we will provide you with a suitable shipping solution.