A guide to the export and import of cultural goods between Russia ...

Chapter 3: European Union Member States
Sweden
to arrange for transportation at a later date. Alternatively you can return to Sweden to collect
the goods in person when the export licences have been granted.
If you are in any doubt, check the age and value of the cultural goods. This determines
whether an export licence is required. In general, the export controls apply to cultural goods
which are over 50 years old and of a certain value (see Chapter 2 for more details).
Is there a fee for an export licence?
No – there is no fee for the licence. There are no duties or taxes to be paid on export but
there may be customs duties to pay.
Does the cultural object need to be valued? If so, who will do this?
Both the EU and Swedish national legislation have value and age thresholds which determine
which cultural objects require export licences. Therefore, if the age, value or other
determinants need to be assessed, the cultural object may have to be inspected.
The five national licensing authorities in Sweden provide the expertise to determine the
age and value of the object and may request an examination of the actual object. The cost
of the valuation is borne by the licensing authorities.
If an export licence is refused, can I appeal? How do I do that?
If an export permit application has been refused by a licensing authority, you can make an
appeal at a general administrative court. Special permission (‘leave to appeal’) is required
if you want to make an appeal to an Administrative Court of Appeal. The court can decide
on valuation.
Which customs authorities are empowered to deal with the export of cultural goods?
All customs authorities in Sweden are empowered to deal with the export of cultural
goods.
What other paperwork do I need to export a cultural object?
When you leave Sweden, you must show the export permit and, if export is to a country
outside the EU, you must also show the ‘custom permit’ (EU export licence).
When you enter Russia, you must show all the relevant documentation and declare the object
at customs, passing through the Red channel. See Chapter 4 for further information.
What are the penalties if I do something wrong?
Anyone who exports an art object from Sweden without a permit can be convicted according
to the law of smuggling. Both smuggling and attempting to smuggle is punisha-
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