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Exporting from Sweden to Brazil
EU-Mercosur tariff elimination for Swedish industrial icons. Volvo, Scania, AstraZeneca, SKF, and Ericsson all have significant Brazilian exposure.
EU-Mercosur: in force since May 2026Sweden is Brazil's 25th largest import origin, with trade dominated by globally recognized industrial brands. Volvo and Scania (both headquartered in Sweden) have major manufacturing operations in Brazil, importing components from Swedish factories. AstraZeneca supplies pharmaceuticals, and SKF provides industrial bearings. EU-Mercosur provides Swedish companies with declining tariffs on all these categories.
Your EU advantage + Swedish brands in Brazil
Swedish companies benefit from EU-Mercosur tariff elimination. Volvo (Curitiba factory) and Scania (São Bernardo do Campo) already have Brazilian operations — EU-Mercosur reduces the cost of importing Swedish components for local assembly.
Trade Data: Sweden → Brazil
Source: UN Comtrade 2023Brazil reports 35.2% more imports from Sweden than Sweden reports in exports. This CIF/FOB spread is typical — Brazil values at CIF (including freight & insurance), while Sweden values at FOB (port of departure). Large gaps can also indicate re-exports through third countries.
Top Swedish exports to Brazil by value
2023 FOB values in USD| # | Product | 2023 Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8703.60Vehicles; with both spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engi... | $93.0M | Duties → |
| 2 | 8708.29Vehicles; parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts | $62.3M | Duties → |
| 3 | 1107.10Malt; not roasted | $54.8M | Duties → |
| 4 | 8708.50Vehicle parts; drive-axles with differential, whether or not provided with other... | $39.5M | Duties → |
| 5 | 3004.90Medicaments; consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004,... | $39.2M | Duties → |
| 6 | 8708.40Vehicle parts; gear boxes and parts thereof | $35.8M | Duties → |
| 7 | 7225.40Steel, alloy; flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not in coils | $34.9M | Duties → |
| 8 | 8409.99Engines; parts for internal combustion piston engines (excluding spark-ignition) | $32.4M | Duties → |
| 9 | 8431.49Machinery; parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in head... | $31.6M | Duties → |
| 10 | 7220.20Steel, stainless; flat-rolled, width less than 600mm, cold-rolled | $29.1M | Duties → |
| 11 | 8704.23Vehicles; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi... | $27.2M | Duties → |
| 12 | 8708.99Vehicle parts and accessories; n.e.c. in heading no. 8708 | $26.0M | Duties → |
| 13 | 8436.99Machinery; parts of that machinery for agricultural, horticultural or forestry u... | $24.7M | Duties → |
| 14 | 7326.90Iron or steel; articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | $21.3M | Duties → |
| 15 | 3906.90Acrylic polymers; (other than polymethyl methacrylate), in primary forms | $21.0M | Duties → |
| 16 | 8408.20Engines; compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi... | $20.7M | Duties → |
| 17 | 8439.10Machinery; for making pulp of fibrous cellulosic material | $19.6M | Duties → |
| 18 | 8419.90Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment; parts of equipment for treating mater... | $18.3M | Duties → |
| 19 | 4810.92Paper and paperboard; multi-ply, coated with kaolin or other inorganic substance... | $17.3M | Duties → |
| 20 | 8427.10Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment, sel... | $15.6M | Duties → |
Values in USD, FOB (Sweden port of departure). Trend compares 2023 vs 2022. Click any HS code for Brazil duty rates and Ex-Tarifário status.
Key product categories and tariff strategy
| Product | Current duty | EU-Mercosur | Ex-Tarifário? | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft & parts Aircraft components, engines | 0-14% | 0% by 2036 | Likely | View HS 88 → |
| Pharmaceuticals AstraZeneca products, medicaments | 0-8% | 0% immediate | No | View HS 30 → |
| Vehicles & parts Volvo trucks, Scania buses, auto parts | 14-35% | TRQ + phase-out | Parts only | View HS 87 → |
| Machinery Engine parts, bearings (SKF) | 14% | 0% by 2036 | Possible | View HS 84 → |
| Malt Barley malt for brewing | 14% | 0% in 10yr | No | View HS 11 → |
| Steel Flat-rolled steel, SSAB products | 10-14% | 0% by 2036 | No | View HS 72 → |
Volvo and Scania: the Swedish-Brazilian automotive axis
Sweden's two iconic truck/bus manufacturers have deep roots in Brazil:
- Volvo Trucks: factory in Curitiba (Paraná) — imports engines, transmissions, and components from Sweden
- Scania: factory in São Bernardo do Campo (São Paulo) — Latin America's largest bus/truck production hub
- Auto parts (HS 8708): drive axles, gear boxes, body parts — over $700M in imports
- EU-Mercosur: auto parts will see duty reductions (from 14-18% toward 0%), reducing CKD/SKD costs
AstraZeneca and pharma
AstraZeneca (headquartered in Cambridge, UK, but Swedish-origin with major Swedish production) and other Swedish pharma companies supply Brazil:
- Medicaments (HS 3004): over $258M — oncology, cardiovascular, respiratory
- Most pharma already at 0-8% duty — EU-Mercosur provides immediate or 4-year elimination
- ANVISA registration required for all pharmaceutical products
Industrial components: SKF, Atlas Copco, Sandvik
- SKF: industrial bearings, seals — used across Brazilian manufacturing
- Atlas Copco: compressors, mining equipment — Ex-Tarifário opportunities
- Sandvik: cutting tools, mining equipment — specialized industrial supply
- Ericsson: telecommunications infrastructure
?What is an NCM code?
NCM (Nomenclatura Comum do Mercosul) is Brazil's 8-digit tariff classification code. The first 6 digits match the international HS (Harmonized System) code — the remaining 2 are Mercosur-specific. Every import tax rate in Brazil is determined by the NCM code.
HS → NCM lookup tool?What is a CNPJ?
CNPJ (Cadastro Nacional da Pessoa Jurídica) is Brazil's national business registry number — equivalent to an EIN (US), Company Number (UK), or Handelsregisternummer (Germany). Every company that imports into Brazil must have a CNPJ.
CNPJ registration guide?What is RADAR?
RADAR (Registro e Rastreamento da Atuação dos Intervenientes Aduaneiros) is Receita Federal's mandatory import/export authorization. Your Brazilian buyer needs active RADAR before any goods can clear customs. It comes in three modalities with different value limits.
RADAR & customs clearance guideMAPA-authorized establishments
Source: SIGSIF/DIPOA23 Swedish facilities are authorized by Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture to export animal products.
Practical next steps
- Find your product's NCM code
- Check EU-Mercosur tariff schedule
- Check Ex-Tarifário status for capital goods
- Calculate the full landed cost
- Contact Swedcham Brasil for market entry support