Customs and Import Tax: China to Sweden (2026)
What a parcel from China pays when it reaches Sweden, and how tax-free lines work.
The standard VAT rate is 25%. Since 1 July 2021 every parcel from outside the EU pays VAT from the first euro. Since 1 July 2026 the EUR 150 customs duty relief is gone: low-value parcels pay a flat EUR 3 customs duty per item for now (Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382), and normal duty rates are planned from 2028. KakoBuy has 5 tax-free lines to Sweden (the agent pays the import tax for you), the cheapest from $28 for 1 kg: Europe Tariffless Line -K, Europe Tariffless Line - electrified, ups-Tariffless Line-electrified.
Rules checked on 5 November 2026 on the official sources below. Rules change: check them before a big order.
Official sources
Tax-free shipping lines to Sweden
| Line | Days | 1 kg | 2 kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Europe Tariffless Line -K | 8 to 12 | $28 | $44 |
| Europe Tariffless Line - electrified | 11 to 20 | $30 | $48 |
| ups-Tariffless Line-electrified | 9 to 18 | $37 | $57 |
| Europe Tariffless Line(Actual Weight) | 7 to 20 | $42 | $60 |
| EU Duty-Free Line (Actual Weight, With Battery) | 7 to 20 | $42 | $61 |
All lines and prices: rep shipping to Sweden · cheapest line $28 for 1 kg.
Questions
Do I pay import tax on a parcel from China to Sweden?
The standard VAT rate is 25%. Since 1 July 2021 every parcel from outside the EU pays VAT from the first euro. Since 1 July 2026 the EUR 150 customs duty relief is gone: low-value parcels pay a flat EUR 3 customs duty per item for now (Council Regulation (EU) 2026/382), and normal duty rates are planned from 2028.
What is a tax-free shipping line?
A line where the agent pays the import tax and duty when the parcel enters the country, so nothing is asked at your door. It is part of the shipping price.
Is there a tax-free line to Sweden?
KakoBuy has 5 tax-free lines to Sweden (the agent pays the import tax for you), the cheapest from $28 for 1 kg: Europe Tariffless Line -K, Europe Tariffless Line - electrified, ups-Tariffless Line-electrified.
What is the VAT rate in Sweden?
25% standard rate.