Nevear is a leading custom apparel manufacturer

Clothing Manufacturer for Swedish Brands

Nevear makes custom clothing for Swedish brands, from a first run of 50 pieces per item to around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to Sweden.

This page covers what matters for a Swedish label: EU duty by production country, how import VAT works with Skatteverket, fibre labels in Swedish, and the EU ban on destroying unsold clothing.

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Minimum order
Typically 50 pieces per item
Lead time
Samples 2–3 weeks; bulk 3–4 weeks from order
EU duty
0% from the UK, US or Pakistan when origin rules are met; 12% from China
VAT
25%; registered importers report it to Skatteverket

Why Swedish brands work with Nevear

  • Small first runs. Our minimum is typically 50 pieces per item, so you can test a style before committing to a full season. Read what MOQ means.
  • Duty-free options. Clothing from our UK, US and Pakistan partner factories can enter the EU at 0% when it meets the rules of origin.
  • Room to grow. Repeat orders can reach around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment, from the same approved sample.
  • A predictable timeline. Samples take 2–3 weeks, and bulk orders usually arrive 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.

We make jackets, hoodies, joggers, t-shirts, sportswear and hats for Swedish labels.

Duty on clothing into Sweden

Sweden charges the EU's common customs duty, so the rate depends on where the clothing is made, not on where in Sweden it lands. The normal rate on garments such as T-shirts and jeans is 12%.

Duty into the EU on cotton T-shirts and denim jeans, from the EU's TARIC database (October 2026). The 0% rates apply only when the goods meet the scheme's rules of origin.
Where the clothing is madeDuty into the EUWhy
UK0%EU–UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement
US0%EU tariff preference for goods of US origin, since July 1, 2026
Pakistan0%GSP+, the EU's preference scheme for developing countries
China12%No preference, so the EU's normal rate applies

Import VAT goes to Skatteverket

VAT in Sweden is 25%. If your business is registered for Swedish VAT, you report and pay the VAT on your imports to Skatteverket, the Swedish Tax Agency, in your VAT return, even when a customs agent clears the goods for you.

If you are not registered for VAT, you report and pay it to Swedish Customs (Tullverket) instead. Swedish Customs decides which agency is responsible for each import.

Fibre labels in Swedish

Under the EU Textile Fibre Names Regulation, every garment sold in the EU must show its fibre composition on a label that is durable, easily legible, visible and securely attached. The label must be in the official language of the country where it is sold to consumers, so for Sweden that means Swedish.

Send us your label artwork in Swedish, or in several languages if you also sell across the Nordics, and we sew it in during production.

Unsold stock: the EU destruction ban

Since July 19, 2026, large companies in the EU may no longer destroy unsold clothes, clothing accessories and footwear. Medium-sized companies follow in 2030, and small and micro businesses are exempt.

The simplest way to avoid dead stock is not to make it: order a first run of 50 pieces per item, see what sells, then reorder from the same approved sample.

How an order works

From sample to delivered order

Sample

2–3 weeks

Bulk order and delivery

3–4 weeks from your order, shipping included

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Weeks from the start of sampling

One sample round shown. Each extra round adds 2–3 weeks, and your review time comes on top.
  1. Send your designs or a tech pack, with quantities per size and color.
  2. We confirm the minimum, price, production country and timeline in your quote.
  3. We make a sample in 2–3 weeks so you can check fit, fabric and finish.
  4. Once you approve it, the bulk order usually arrives in Sweden 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nevear based in Sweden?

No. Nevear Apparel LLC is a US company based in Wyoming. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to brands in Sweden.

What is the minimum order?

Typically 50 pieces per item. The exact minimum depends on the product, fabric and production process, and is confirmed in your quote.

Can my brand destroy unsold clothing in Sweden?

Not if it is a large company: the EU ban on destroying unsold clothes, accessories and footwear has applied to large companies since July 19, 2026. Medium-sized companies follow in 2030; small and micro businesses are exempt.

Who do I pay import VAT to in Sweden?

If your business is registered for Swedish VAT, you report it to Skatteverket in your VAT return. If it is not, you pay it to Swedish Customs.

Sources

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