Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Sweden

• Year Restrictions

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• Destination Port

  Gothenburg

• Time of Shipment

  36-46 Days (RoRo)

• Vessel Schedule

  Less than Bi-Monthly (RoRo)

• Shipping Line

  Sweden Transport & Logistic Shipping AB

• Inspection

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Documents Required:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Sales Invoice/Bill of Sale or Other Sales Paperwork. The paperwork must show when the vehicle was purchased, where it was purchased and what the total sales price was.
• Proof of Insurance. (You will need to obtain a Swedish insurance policy to drive legally)
• Customs Form for the Vehicle
• Original Vehicle Title
• Passport with Recent Photo
• Original Vehicle Registration
• Bill of Lading

Duties and Taxes:

The import duty rate for importing Car into Sweden is 10% , the import VAT is 22%

Basic requirements for vehicle importation:

• The vehicle can only be used for personal use and you must sign a declaration stating it will not be used for business.
• You must own the car for at least one year before importing it.
• Only one personal car may be imported every three years.
• To import your personal car, you must have plans to live in Sweden permanently and must have prior authorization from immigration to remain past the three months allowable for a tourist.
• You must agree to not sell the car within one year of arrival.