Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping shoes from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to Sweden by sea! Flexible FCL shipping. The EU implements mandatory REACH regulations for footwear products, requiring completion of chemical testing for phthalates, nickel release, azo dyes, and other substances. The tariff rate in Sweden is generally between 0% and 17%. Goods with a FOB value not exceeding 1700 kronor (approximately 150 euros) are exempt from tariffs. Starting from July 1, 2026, low value packages will be subject to a fixed tariff of 3 euros. Value added tax of 25%, importers must hold EORI number. Double clear and tax inclusive direct delivery to Gothenburg and Helsingborg ports, door-to-door delivery to Stockholm and Malm ö. Strictly control moisture-proof and pressure resistant packaging. The price is negotiable, and the delivery time is 35-50 days. Help you go global in compliance and seize the Swedish footwear market!

Sweden, the largest consumer market in Northern Europe, has Gothenburg Port responsible for nearly 70% of the container transit volume in the Scandinavian Peninsula. Brand shoes exported to Sweden have essential differences from ordinary goods - footwear products must comply with REACH regulations under EU regulations, involving multiple chemical tests such as phthalates, nickel release, azo dyes, hexavalent chromium, etc. Children's shoes must also comply with EN 14605 safety standards. Sweden's value-added tax is as high as 25%, which is one of the highest levels in the European Union, and there is no VAT exemption limit. Starting from July 1, 2026, the European Union will cancel the exemption of 150 euro parcel tariffs and instead impose a fixed tariff of 3 euros per package. Andaxun International Logistics has been deeply involved in the export of sensitive goods from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Dongguan for many years, providing one-stop services such as full container load/less than container load, double clearance with tax included, and door-to-door service.

1、 Shenzhen to Sweden brand shoes sea freight price and delivery time: Gothenburg special line, one ticket, one negotiation

The direct route from Shenzhen to Gothenburg Port is mature, with a flight time of about 25-35 days. The whole process from door to door takes about 30-45 days. It is recommended to book shipping 3-4 weeks in advance during the peak season (June September). The HS codes for footwear products are classified under Chapter 64, with different materials corresponding to different HS codes, and tariff rates generally ranging from 0% to 17%.

|FCL Direct | 30-42 Days | Shenzhen to Gothenburg Direct, with a flight time of approximately 25-35 Days|

|LCL sea freight | 35-45 days | including LCL at the port of origin and unpacking time at the destination port|

|DDP door-to-door | 38-50 days | Covering the entire region of Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malm ö, and others|

The price is negotiable, with a fixed price that includes all expenses: sea freight, domestic trailer customs clearance, Swedish import customs clearance, customs duties, 25% value-added tax, and final delivery.

Key points of Swedish taxation:

-Tariff threshold: Goods with a FOB value not exceeding 1700 Swedish kronor (approximately 150 euros) are exempt from tariffs

- VAT：25%， There is no tax-free quota, and all imported goods, regardless of their value, must be paid

-VAT deferral: Holders of Swedish VAT numbers can apply for deferral, but the payment is not made during customs clearance and is deducted quarterly

-Starting from July 1, 2026, the European Union will cancel the 150 euro tariff exemption. Low value goods will be subject to a fixed tariff of 3 euros per declared product name. Multiple categories of goods in the same package will be taxed multiple times

2、 Shenzhen to Sweden brand shoes sea freight customs clearance core: REACH testing and EORI number

The biggest difference between branded shoes exported to Sweden and regular goods is compliance with REACH regulations.

REACH testing - EU footwear entry threshold

|Phthalate ester | ≤ 0.1% | PVC material for shoe sole and upper|

|Hexavalent chromium | ≤ 3mg/kg | Leather products|

|Azo dye | ≤ 30mg/kg | Dyeing leather and textile fabrics|

|Nickel release | ≤ 0.5 μ g/cm ²/week | Metal accessories (shoe buckles, decorations)|

|PAHs (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons) | ≤ 0.0001% | Rubber sole|

-Key monitoring of leather shoes includes hexavalent chromium, formaldehyde, and azo dyes

-Synthetic shoes focus on phthalates PAHs

-Shoes with metal accessories must undergo nickel release testing

-Suggest completing REACH testing 2-3 months before shipment

Children's shoe exports (if applicable): must comply with the EN 14605 standard, and excessive phthalates are the most common reported reason for children's shoe exports to the European Union (accounting for 81.5%).

EORI number - essential for customs clearance: EORI application is free, and most applications can be processed within one hour. It can be applied online through the Swedish Customs official website (tullverket. se). Without a number, customs clearance is not possible.

1. Core document list (pre reviewed by our company):

-Commercial invoice (including 10 digit HS code, CIF value, brand name, material description, and EORI number of both parties)

-Packing list, certificate of origin, original bill of lading

-REACH Compliance Declaration and Testing Report (Phthalates, Nickel Release, Azo Dyes, Hexavalent Chromium, etc.)

-Children's Shoe Inspection Report (EN 14605, if applicable)

-English/Swedish labels

2. Customs clearance process (Gothenburg partner agency):

-Complete REACH testing before departure and apply for EORI through the Swedish Customs official website

-Complete ICS2 declaration (ENS) 24 hours before departure

-After arrival at the port, it will be officially declared through the Swedish Customs Electronic System (Tullverket)

-Payment of customs duties and 25% VAT (deferred with assistance), compliant release

-PostNord/DPD delivery throughout the country

3、 Shipping packaging requirements for shoes from Shenzhen to Sweden: Three layers in place, moisture-proof and pressure resistant

Brand shoes are high-value products, and shipping bumps and humidity can easily cause packaging damage. They must be shock resistant, pressure resistant, and moisture resistant. The weather in Sweden is unpredictable, and the humidity in sea freight containers is high. It is recommended to place desiccants inside the containers.

|Inner layer | After being wrapped in a dust-proof bag and placed in a shoe box, the shoe box is intact and undamaged. Brand shoe boxes are an important component of product value|

|Middle layer | Place shoe supports or fill paper balls inside the shoe box to maintain the shape of the shoes; The box is filled with sufficient cushioning materials (foam, bubble film, pearl cotton), and the shoe box is fixed without shaking|

|Outer layer | Five layer double anti corrugated cardboard box, sealed with "work" letter, tape ≥ 5cm; labeled with "fragile", "upward" and "Keep Dry" in both Chinese and English|

Wooden packaging must have IPPC fumigation label (ISPM 15), and if it is unclear or damaged, it should be returned directly. Single box ≤ 25kg; shoe box and outer box labeled "Made in China"; The model, size, and quantity correspond exactly to the invoice.

4、 Five compliance red lines for shipping shoes from Shenzhen to Sweden

1. REACH testing cannot be skipped: testing items such as phthalates, nickel release, azo dyes, hexavalent chromium, etc. are indispensable. It is recommended to complete the certification 2-3 months in advance.

2. Children's shoes must comply with EN 14605: 81.5% of the reported cases of excessive phthalates in children's shoes must meet both chemical and physical safety testing.

3. EORI number is a must-have for customs clearance: Sweden EORI is a free application and can be processed within one hour. It can be processed online through the official website of Sweden Customs. Unnumbered goods cannot be officially imported.

4. 25% VAT - No Tax Exemption Limit: Sweden has a VAT of 25%, with no tax exemption limit. All imported goods, regardless of their value, must be paid. Holders of tax ID can apply for deferred payment, but if not paid during customs clearance, it will be deducted quarterly.

Starting from July 1, 2026, tariff exemptions will be cancelled: low value packages will be subject to a fixed tariff of 3 euros per declared product name, while multi category packages will be subject to multiple taxation. Suggest switching to full container DDP mode in advance.

5、 Operation process of shipping Andaxun shoes from Shenzhen to Sweden by sea

① Compliance consultation (providing material, brand, children's/adult shoe information, assisting REACH testing) → ② One ticket one price (including VAT deferred assessment+ICS2 declaration) → ③ Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse storage for 5 days → ④ Export customs declaration+ICS2 pre declaration (24 hours before departure) → ⑤ Shipping to Gothenburg/Helsingborg port → ⑥ Double clearance+25% VAT payment → ⑦ Delivery throughout the country

Andaxun International Logistics provides one-stop services for shipping branded shoes from Guangzhou, Dongguan, and Shenzhen to Sweden, including taxes, double clearance, and door-to-door service - experts in exporting branded shoes to Sweden, REACH compliance assistance, children's shoe safety guidance, 25% VAT payment, and Gothenburg dedicated line.

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-  ☎  Phone: 0755-2968 6566

-  📍  Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-  🚢  Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, export of sensitive goods, double clearance and tax included

*(Note: REACH testing must be completed in advance (2-3 months), and children's shoes must comply with EN 14605; EORI in Sweden is available for free online application; VAT 25% without tax exemption limit; Starting from July 1, 2026, the 150 euro tariff exemption will be cancelled. Booking during peak season 3-4 weeks in advance. ）*