Background & Purpose

To prevent companies from moving production to countries with weaker climate rules, the EU is introducing a carbon border adjustment mechanism. Sweden needs national rules to enforce this system effectively.

Proposals & Debate

The government proposed a new law detailing how companies can become authorized declarants, how supervision will work, and what financial penalties apply for breaking the rules.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved the government's bill to introduce the new supplementary legislation for the EU's carbon border rules.

Does this affect you?

  • Importers of carbon-heavy goods: Must apply for authorized status and report the carbon emissions of imported goods from outside the EU.
  • Swedish supervisory authorities: Gains the legal right to monitor compliance and issue penalty fees for rule violations.

In Practice

  • Companies importing certain goods from outside the EU must apply for a special status as an authorized declarant.
  • Authorities will oversee compliance to ensure that importers follow the reporting and pricing rules for carbon emissions.
  • Financial penalty fees will be issued to companies that fail to follow the regulations or submit incorrect information.
  • The new rules and oversight functions become fully active on July 1, 2024.