Västerås, Sweden
Customs clearance in Västerås
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Västerås. Customs clearance in Sweden is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Industries in Västerås and how we support them
Västerås is a centre of Swedish electrical engineering and automation. ABB has major operations in the city, including robotics, and Hitachi Energy manufactures power transmission and grid equipment there. A network of engineering suppliers supports these companies. Their products range from compact control electronics and robot parts to large transformers and power components. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight via Arlanda under our own air waybills, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for urgent spare parts, sea freight for heavy equipment, and in-house customs clearance including checks on controlled technology.
Operational logistics facts for Västerås
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Västerås electrical engineering cluster | Robotics, automation, power transmission | Urgent spare parts by NFO and OBC to sites worldwide |
| Port of Västerås (Lake Mälaren) | Bulk, general and heavy cargo | Inland port with sea access via the Södertälje Canal |
| Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) | Belly and freighter capacity | Main air cargo gateway reached by road |
| E18 and Mälaren Line | Road and rail to Stockholm and Oslo | Direct links between Västerås and its markets |
Airports, seaports and connections in Västerås
- AirportStockholm Arlanda
ARN - AirportVästerås
VST - SeaportPort of Västerås on Lake Mälaren
Västerås, west of Stockholm on Lake Mälaren, uses Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) as its main air cargo gateway, reached by road. Västerås Airport (VST) is a small airport with limited cargo. The Port of Västerås on Lake Mälaren handles bulk, general cargo and heavy goods and is accessible to sea-going vessels through the Södertälje Canal. Gothenburg and Stockholm Norvik serve container traffic for the area.
The E18 links Västerås with Stockholm to the east and Örebro and Oslo to the west, and the Mälaren Line railway connects the city with Stockholm. The Port of Västerås combines road, rail and Mälaren shipping. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Västerås and Västmanland.
In-house customs team
Import and export entries for Sweden are prepared and filed by our in-house customs team. The same team checks the documents before the goods leave origin, so most open points are settled before the goods arrive.
Customs clearance in Sweden
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Sweden is handled by our own in-house customs team.
For air freight to and from Sweden we issue our own air waybills.
Importers in Sweden need an EORI number issued by Swedish Customs.
Avoiding delays at customs
Most customs delays come from inconsistent documents: different values on invoice and packing list, missing HS codes or unclear goods descriptions. We review the documents against each other before departure, so the declaration in Sweden can be filed without queries.
Frequently asked questions
Do automation and power products from Västerås need export licences?
Some products may be classed as dual-use, and exports outside the EU then need a licence from the Swedish Inspectorate of Strategic Products. Our own customs team checks the classification and includes any licence reference.
Can you clear components imported for production in Västerås?
Yes. We file import declarations in-house with Tullverket, with accurate tariff classification of electronic and electrical components, and arrange delivery to your site after release.
Can goods sent abroad for repair be re-imported without duty?
Goods exported for repair may qualify for outward processing or returned goods relief when correctly declared. We prepare the export and re-import declarations so the relief can be applied.