Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Sweden
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Gothenburg, Malmo, and Stockholm. The rate starts at USD 6 per cubic foot to Gothenburg, and the carrier estimates 22–37 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Moving to Sweden. Household goods are free of duty and VAT under the EU transfer-of-residence relief when you have lived outside the EU for at least twelve months and owned the goods for six months. Swedish Customs (Tullverket) asks for proof that you have moved, normally your registration with the Swedish Tax Agency (folkbokföring). Alcohol and tobacco are not covered by the relief.
Sweden's VAT on imports is 25 %, so claiming the relief is worthwhile.
Commercial cargo rates to Sweden
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | USD 6 / cu ft 27 days · min. USD 652.30 | USD 6 / cu ft 27 days · min. USD 658.57 | USD 9 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 764.53 |
| Malmo | USD 6 / cu ft 22 days · min. USD 647.82 | USD 6 / cu ft 22 days · min. USD 653.52 | USD 9 / cu ft 32 days · min. USD 763.49 |
| Stockholm | USD 6 / cu ft 27 days · min. USD 647.82 | USD 6 / cu ft 27 days · min. USD 653.52 | USD 9 / cu ft 37 days · min. USD 763.49 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Gothenburg
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 652.30
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 652.30
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,027.91
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Sweden.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Gothenburg
- From Toronto: USD 652.30, about 27 days
- From Montreal: USD 658.57, about 27 days
- From Vancouver: USD 837.18, about 37 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Gothenburg. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
One pallet to different cities in Sweden
- Malmo: USD 647.82 from Toronto, about 22 days
- Stockholm: USD 647.82 from Toronto, about 27 days
- Gothenburg: USD 652.30 from Toronto, about 27 days
The difference between the least and the most expensive of these is USD 4.48.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 652.30 to Gothenburg, against USD 652.30 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Sweden classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Sweden. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Sweden
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Personal Effects / Household Goods On Approval
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Sweden.
Shipping to Sweden by service
By city: Gothenburg, Malmo, Stockholm.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Sweden?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Gothenburg costs about USD 652.30 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Sweden need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Sweden require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.