# Sourcing from India and China for Nordic brands > Duty on goods from India, China and Vietnam into Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Norway as of September 2026, with India–EFTA TEPA, EU rules and EPR. Source: https://sourcesquid.co/markets/sweden/ Market guide · Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland # Sourcing from India and China for Nordic brands. Nordic brands face two tariff systems. Sweden, Denmark and Finland apply the EU tariff, where Indian industrial goods pay MFN while GSP is suspended. Norway, outside the EU, has applied the India–EFTA TEPA since 1 October 2025, with all non-agricultural Indian goods covered. [Get a free teardown in 48 hours](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?from=market-se) See the duty picture 1 Oct 2025 India–EFTA TEPA in force (Norway) 100% of non-agri lines offered to India by EFTA 10.7% typical Norwegian clothing duty Duty snapshot · checked 28 September 2026 **Goods into Sweden and the Nordics** * _IN_ India **EU: MFN · Norway: TEPA** In flux * _CN_ China **EU: MFN · Norway: MFN or GSP** No agreement * _VN_ Vietnam **EU: EVFTA · Norway: GSP** In force Full duty picture and sources ↓ 1. Duty 2. Compliance 3. Shipping 4. India or China 5. How we help 6. Sources 7. FAQ The short answer ## What Nordic buyers need to know. As of 28 September 2026. Checked against official sources. 1. 01 **Sweden, Denmark and Finland** apply the **EU tariff** : MFN for most Indian industrial goods while EU **GSP is suspended** (2026–2028), **EVFTA** rates for Vietnam, MFN plus trade defence for China. The **EU–India FTA** is not in force. 2. 02 **Norway** applies the **India–EFTA TEPA** since **1 October 2025** : EFTA offered duty concessions on all non-agricultural products. That matters most for clothing, where Norway’s duty is usually **10.7%** ; shoes are duty-free. 3. 03 Norway’s own **GSP** covers China and Vietnam at the standard tier, and India for agricultural products only. 1 · Duty picture ## What you pay at the border. As of 28 September 2026. Every rate depends on the product’s HS code, so treat this as the map and check your own codes before you order. ### How duty works in Sweden and the Nordics * Duty is charged at the EU Common Customs Tariff rate for the product’s CN code, on the customs value delivered to the EU border (a CIF-type value, so sea freight and insurance count). Import VAT is then charged at the national rate of the country of import. * The same tariff applies in every EU member state, so the duty on a product is the same in Hamburg, Rotterdam, Le Havre or Gothenburg. National differences are in VAT, packaging and product EPR, and enforcement. * Norway runs its own customs tariff. Most industrial goods enter duty-free; clothing usually carries 10.7% and shoes none. Import VAT in Norway is 25%. * A temporary flat customs duty of €3 applies to low-value e-commerce items under €150 from 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028. Brands shipping direct to consumers should budget for it. In flux · watch this * EU–India FTA: concluded but not in force. Until then, the EU Nordics charge MFN on most Indian industrial goods while Norway already applies TEPA. * Steel: a new EU steel measure replaced the safeguard on 1 July 2026, with smaller tariff quotas, a 50% out-of-quota duty and a melt-and-pour origin test. Check quota status before quoting steel goods. * CBAM: the definitive regime has applied since 1 January 2026 for iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilisers, electricity and hydrogen. A proposal to extend it to 180 downstream steel and aluminium products was still going through Parliament in September 2026 and is not yet law. IN From India ### EU: MFN · Norway: TEPA * In force EU members (Sweden, Denmark, Finland): GSP suspended for most Indian industrial sections from 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2028; leather goods and some handicrafts keep GSP. * Concluded, not in force EU–India FTA concluded January 2026, with the Council since September 2026. Not in force. * In force Norway: India–EFTA TEPA in force since 1 October 2025. EFTA covers 92.2% of tariff lines and 99.6% of India’s exports, including all non-agricultural products. Claim with the TEPA proof of origin. CN From China ### MFN in the EU; GSP in Norway * No agreement EU members: MFN, plus anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on specific Chinese products. * In force Norway: China is on the Norwegian GSP list at the standard tier, which reduces some rates; there is no Norway–China FTA in force. VN From Vietnam ### EVFTA in the EU; GSP in Norway * In force EU members: the EVFTA has applied since 1 August 2020, eliminating 99% of tariffs in stages. * In force Norway: Vietnam is on the Norwegian GSP list at the standard tier. ### Agreements and measures that apply * **India–EFTA TEPA** Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Switzerland and India In forceSince 1 Oct 2025 Concessions on all non-agricultural products; product-specific rules of origin. * **EU–India FTA** EU and India Concluded, not in forceConcluded Jan 2026 Commission proposals with the Council since September 2026. Signature, Parliament consent and Indian ratification still to come. * **EU GSP (India)** EU → India In force1 Jan 2026 – 31 Dec 2028 Preferences suspended for most industrial sections; leather goods and some handicrafts keep them. * **EU–Vietnam FTA (EVFTA)** EU and Vietnam In forceSince 1 Aug 2020 99% of tariffs eliminated in stages; proof of origin required. * **Norwegian GSP** Norway → developing countries In forceCurrent China and Vietnam at the standard tier; India for agricultural products only. Model it for your product: [Find the HS code](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/hs-code-finder/) [Compare landed cost](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/landed-cost/) 2 · Product compliance ## The rules your product has to meet. EU product law applies in Sweden, Denmark and Finland; Norway applies most of it through the EEA Agreement. Safety ### GPSR and CE marking The General Product Safety Regulation has applied since 13 December 2024: every consumer product needs an EU-based responsible economic operator, traceability details on the product and a risk analysis. Products under harmonised laws (toys, electrical, radio, machinery, PPE) also need CE marking and a declaration of conformity. Chemicals ### REACH and RoHS SVHCs above 0.1% in an article must be communicated to customers, Annex XVII restrictions apply to textiles, leather, plastics and more, and electrical goods must meet RoHS substance limits. [REACH guide ](https://sourcesquid.co/compliance/reach/) Packaging ### PPWR, since 12 August 2026 Packaging needs conformity assessment, technical documentation and an EU declaration of conformity. Heavy metals are capped at 100 mg/kg combined, and PFAS limits apply to food-contact packaging. [PPWR guide ](https://sourcesquid.co/compliance/ppwr/) Sweden · packaging ### Producer responsibility for packaging Producers register and report each year to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency (Naturvårdsverket) and can appoint an approved producer responsibility organisation. Producers established outside Sweden need a written authorised representative. Denmark, Finland, Norway ### National EPR registers Each country runs its own packaging and WEEE registers and fees, so a brand selling across the Nordics registers country by country. Norway, in the EEA, applies CE marking and REACH but runs its own customs tariff. Deforestation ### EUDR, from 30 December 2026 Wood, rubber, leather from cattle, coffee, cocoa, palm oil and soy products need a due diligence statement with plot geolocation. Micro and small operators follow on 30 June 2027. [EUDR guide ](https://sourcesquid.co/compliance/eudr/) Carbon ### CBAM Importers of steel, aluminium and the other CBAM goods above 50 tonnes a year need authorised declarant status and embedded-emissions data from the plant. The first annual declaration is due by 30 September 2027. [CBAM guide ](https://sourcesquid.co/compliance/cbam/) 3 · Getting goods there ## Sea lanes, transit times and Incoterms. Indicative port-to-port planning ranges, not a carrier schedule. Transhipment, blank sailings and routing change them; confirm with the carrier at booking. * Ningbo / ShanghaiGothenburg / Aarhus **35–45** days Via Suez, often with a feeder from Rotterdam or Bremerhaven * Nhava Sheva / MundraGothenburg / Aarhus **28–40** days Via Suez and a North Europe hub * Ningbo / ShanghaiOslo / Helsinki **38–50** days Feeder from a North Europe hub Routing in September 2026: carriers were returning Asia–Europe services to the Suez Canal gradually, service by service; sailings via the Cape of Good Hope take roughly 10 to 14 days longer. ### Incoterms norms * FOB (named Indian or Chinese port) is the default for full containers: you control the main freight and insurance, and your forwarder books the vessel. * FCA suits LCL and air, and is safer than EXW in India, where an Indian exporter must file the shipping bill for export clearance. * For Norway, claim TEPA or GSP with the right proof of origin at import; Norwegian VAT is charged at import. * EU customs value includes freight and insurance to the EU border, so CIF-level landed cost is the right basis for comparing India and China quotes. [Pick a term with the Incoterms advisor](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/incoterms-advisor/) 4 · India or China ## Which country suits which product. A brand selling in both Sweden and Norway can see different landed costs for the same Indian product. We model both. IN ### Strong from India [About sourcing from India](https://sourcesquid.co/india/) * **Apparel and home textiles** Especially for Norway, where TEPA removes the usual 10.7% clothing duty for Indian goods. * **Metal parts and outdoor equipment components** Castings, machined parts and fabricated frames from Indian engineering clusters. * **Rugs, décor and furniture** Handmade rugs and wood and metal décor, with EUDR wood evidence planned for EU members. CN ### Strong from China [About sourcing from China](https://sourcesquid.co/china/) * **Electronics and smart home** Component depth and CE experience, with WEEE registration per country. * **Plastic and household goods** Fast tooling for private label ranges, priced at MFN in the EU. * **Outdoor and sports equipment** Large specialist supplier base for technical products. Running both? [Plan a China + 1 second source](https://sourcesquid.co/sourcing/china-plus-one/) 5 · How SourceSquid helps ## From duty map to landed container. Our teams in Bengaluru and Ningbo find, audit and inspect factories for Nordic brands buying from India and China, and collect the evidence your market asks for. USD 390 · named factories ### [Supplier shortlist](https://sourcesquid.co/sourcing/) Named manufacturers in India and China, checked by calls, matched to Nordic requirements. Free tool ### [Landed cost calculator](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/landed-cost/) Factory price, freight, duty and taxes side by side, so you compare lanes, not quotes. Free tool ### [HS code finder](https://sourcesquid.co/tools/hs-code-finder/) Find the likely HS code first; every duty rate on this page depends on it. USD 490 per supplier ### [FTA duty-saver audit](https://sourcesquid.co/services/fta-duty-saver/) Rules of origin checked at the factory, up to 5 HS lines, so your zero-duty claim is defensible. From USD 229 per person-day ### [Inspections and audits](https://sourcesquid.co/quality/book-an-inspection/) In-line, pre-shipment and loading inspections by our own team in India and China. Compliance ### [PPWR packaging](https://sourcesquid.co/compliance/ppwr/) The Nordic rules above turned into a supplier evidence list, collected at the factory. Sources ## Where these facts come from Checked on 28 September 2026 and refreshed monthly. Official government, customs and EU sources first; commentary is named as such. This page explains the rules in plain English. For a view on your own products, ask our team or your customs broker. 1. [EFTA: EFTA–India TEPA enters into force (joint communiqué)](https://www.efta.int/media-resources/news/efta-india-trade-and-economic-partnership-agreement-enters-force-joint) 2. [PIB, Government of India: India–EFTA TEPA effective 1 October 2025 (market access figures)](https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2173138®=48&lang=2) 3. [Tolletaten (Norwegian Customs): importation of clothing](https://www.toll.no/en/goods/clothes-and-shoes/importation-of-clothing) 4. [Tolletaten: countries in the Norwegian GSP system](https://www.toll.no/en/corporate/import/free-trade/gsp---generalized-system-of-preference/countries-that-are-a-part-of-the-norwegian-gsp-system) 5. [Naturvårdsverket: packaging producer, what applies to you](https://www.naturvardsverket.se/en/guidance/extended-producer-responsibility-epr/packaging-and-packaging-waste-regulation-ppwr/packaging-producer--what-applies-to-you/) 6. [European Commission: the EU–India trade agreement (status and next steps)](https://commission.europa.eu/topics/trade/eu-india-trade-agreement_en) 7. [Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1909: GSP suspension for India, 2026–2028 (reported by Business Standard)](https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/european-union-suspends-gsp-export-benefits-to-impact-india-s-shipments-126012201619_1.html) 8. [European Commission: EU–Vietnam trade agreement](https://policy.trade.ec.europa.eu/eu-trade-relationships-country-and-region/countries-and-regions/vietnam/eu-vietnam-agreement_en) 9. [LexisNexis: EU steel measure replacing the safeguard from 1 July 2026](https://www.lexisnexis.com/en-gb/legal/news/commission-announces-eu-steel-import-rules-enter-into-application) 10. [European Commission: temporary flat fee on low-value imports, applying until 1 July 2028](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/news/guidance-and-legal-text-temporary-flat-fee-low-value-imports-which-will-apply-until-1-july-2028-2026-06-08_en) 11. [Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety (GPSR)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/988/oj/eng) 12. [Regulation (EU) 2025/40 on packaging and packaging waste (PPWR)](https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2025/40/oj/eng) 13. [Council of the EU: EUDR revision signed off (application dates)](https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/12/18/deforestation-council-signs-off-targeted-revision-to-simplify-and-postpone-the-regulation/) 14. [European Commission: Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism](https://taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu/carbon-border-adjustment-mechanism_en) 15. [EU TARIC: tariff and additional duties by CN code](https://ec.europa.eu/taxation_customs/dds2/taric/taric_consultation.jsp) 16. [Falcon Maritime: selected container services returning to the Suez Canal (16 Sep 2026)](https://www.falcon-us.com/news/2026/9/16/selected-container-services-returning-to-the-suez-canal) Nordics buyer questions ## Straight answers. Checked on 28 September 2026. We update this guide when duties or rules move. [anirudh@sourcesquid.co](mailto:anirudh@sourcesquid.co) ### Does the India–EFTA agreement apply in Norway? Yes. The India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) entered into force on 1 October 2025 for Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. EFTA offered concessions on 92.2% of tariff lines, covering 99.6% of India’s exports and all non-agricultural products. ### What duty do Indian goods pay in Sweden, Denmark and Finland? These countries apply the EU tariff. Most Indian industrial goods pay the MFN rate because EU GSP for India is suspended for most industrial sections from 2026 to 2028. The EU–India FTA is concluded but not in force. ### What is the customs duty on clothing in Norway? According to Norwegian Customs, most clothing carries 10.7% duty and shoes carry none, with 25% VAT on top. Goods from a free trade partner, such as Indian goods under TEPA with valid proof of origin, can enter at a reduced or zero rate. ### Do Nordic countries have packaging EPR? Yes. Sweden requires producers to register and report to the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency, with an authorised representative for producers established outside Sweden. Denmark, Finland and Norway run their own registers, so registration is country by country. ### How long does shipping take from China to Gothenburg? As a planning range, about 35 to 45 days from Ningbo or Shanghai via Suez, often with a feeder leg from Rotterdam or Bremerhaven. Add 10 to 14 days for sailings routed via the Cape of Good Hope. Other market guides ## Selling in more than one market? [DE · Europe**Germany** EU duty applies, GSP for India is suspended on most industrial goods, and the VerpackDG replaced the VerpackG on 12 August 2026.](https://sourcesquid.co/markets/germany/)[NL · Europe**Netherlands** Rotterdam is Europe’s main Asia gateway; Dutch EPR covers packaging and textiles, on top of EU product law.](https://sourcesquid.co/markets/netherlands/)[UK · Europe**United Kingdom** India–UK CETA has been in force since 15 July 2026: zero duty on about 99% of tariff lines for Indian goods.](https://sourcesquid.co/markets/united-kingdom/) Start here ## Your Nordic landed cost, in 48 hours. Send one drawing, photo or quote. We return the process chain, the right clusters in India and China, and a landed-cost comparison for your market. [Get a free teardown](https://sourcesquid.co/start/?from=market-se)[Talk to a principal](https://sourcesquid.co/contact/)