Ship a motorcycle from the USA to Sweden
Sweden’s forested roads, archipelago coastlines, and long summer riding season make it one of Scandinavia’s most rewarding motorcycle destinations — and AA Motorcycle Shipping gets your bike there from any US address. We coordinate door-to-port delivery to the Port of Gothenburg, the largest port in the Nordic countries, with weekly sailings from 8 US departure ports. In business since 1983.
Or call 1-888-347-1391 — available 7 days a week
8 US departure ports — weekly sailings to Sweden
We coordinate pickup from anywhere in the continental United States and route your motorcycle to the most efficient departure port for your location. Weekly sailings to Sweden are available from all 8 US ports — East Coast, Gulf Coast, and West Coast. Transit time varies by departure coast, so your location affects both scheduling and total door-to-port time.
Newark, NJ
Northeast US — approx. 5 weeks to Gothenburg
Baltimore, MD
Mid-Atlantic US — approx. 5 weeks to Gothenburg
Newport News, VA
Mid-Atlantic US — approx. 5 weeks to Gothenburg
Charleston, SC
Southeast US — approx. 5 weeks to Gothenburg
Jacksonville, FL
Southeast US — approx. 5 weeks to Gothenburg
Brunswick, GA
Southeast US — approx. 5 weeks to Gothenburg
Galveston, TX
Gulf Coast US — approx. 5 weeks to Gothenburg
Long Beach, CA
West Coast US — approx. 6–7 weeks to Gothenburg
East Coast and Gulf Coast riders typically reach Gothenburg in approximately 5 weeks. West Coast shipments from Long Beach take approximately 6–7 weeks due to the longer routing. Call us at 1-888-347-1391 if you have questions about which departure port best fits your timeline.
One arrival port — Port of Gothenburg, Sweden
All Sweden shipments arrive at a single destination — the Port of Gothenburg, Sweden’s largest port and the busiest in the Nordic countries. There is no port selection needed; every motorcycle shipped from the USA to Sweden arrives here, regardless of US departure port.
Port of Gothenburg
Gothenburg (Göteborg), Västra Götaland, Sweden
The largest port in the Nordic countries, Gothenburg welcomes over 11,000 ship visits annually from more than 140 destinations worldwide. Its position on Sweden’s west coast makes it the natural transatlantic gateway for the entire country — Stockholm, Malmö, Uppsala, and every major Swedish city are accessible from here. The recipient or their designated representative collects the motorcycle at the port after customs clearance and pays any applicable EU customs duties and Swedish VAT on-site.
Transit time — USA to Sweden
Transit time to Gothenburg depends on which US coast your shipment departs from. Plan your booking window accordingly — both routes operate on reliable weekly sailing schedules.
From East Coast and Gulf Coast ports (Newark, Baltimore, Newport News, Charleston, Jacksonville, Brunswick, Galveston) → Gothenburg: approximately 5 weeks. The North Atlantic crossing from the US East Coast to Sweden is a well-established route. East Coast and central US riders use these seven ports for the most direct path to Gothenburg.
From Long Beach, CA → Gothenburg: approximately 6–7 weeks. West Coast shipments travel a longer routing around to reach Sweden. Long Beach remains the right departure point for California, Pacific Northwest, and southwestern US riders — the transit is longer but the weekly schedule is consistent.
The shipment begins at your US address. We collect your motorcycle in an enclosed truck and transport it to your nearest departure port. Once checked in, your bike is documented and loaded onto the next weekly RoRo sailing to Gothenburg. On arrival, the customs clearance broker assigned by AA Motorcycle Shipping handles the import process at the port. The recipient collects the motorcycle after clearance and pays any applicable EU duties and Swedish VAT on-site.
RoRo vs container shipping — which is right for your Sweden shipment?
RoRo is the standard and most widely used method for the Sweden route. The Port of Gothenburg is one of Europe’s most efficient RoRo terminals, making it an ideal arrival point for wheeled vehicles of every type.
RoRo — Roll-On/Roll-Off
Standard — used for all Sweden shipments
RoRo is the most cost-effective and efficient method on the Sweden route — weekly departures from all 8 US ports, fixed sailing and arrival schedules, and your motorcycle remains fully enclosed within the ship’s hull throughout the Atlantic voyage. Gothenburg’s port infrastructure is purpose-built for RoRo traffic at scale, handling thousands of vehicles annually with precision.
Container Shipping
Premium — collector, vintage & high-value bikes
For rare vintage motorcycles, one-of-a-kind custom builds, or collector-grade machines where a sealed steel enclosure provides the right level of protection for the entire journey — container shipping is available on the Sweden route. If your motorcycle has no market equivalent in Sweden and the added security of a container justifies the premium, call us to discuss the options before booking.
From your US address to the departure port
Every Sweden shipment starts with an enclosed truck run from your US pickup location to the nearest departure port. With 8 ports serving the Sweden route, we can reach you efficiently from almost anywhere in the continental US.
Documents required to ship a motorcycle to Sweden
Sweden’s documentation requirements for motorcycle imports from the US are straightforward. Have your paperwork in order before booking to avoid delays at the US departure port or on arrival in Gothenburg.
- Bill of sale
- Customs clearance broker — assigned by AA Motorcycle Shipping at booking (broker name and contact details provided on your Document Receipt after booking is confirmed)
Have questions about documentation before you book? Call us at 1-888-347-1391 and we’ll walk through exactly what’s required for your Sweden shipment.
What to expect at Gothenburg customs
Sweden is a member of the European Union, which means motorcycle imports from the United States are subject to EU external customs regulations. The EU applies a common external tariff to non-EU goods entering any member state — including motorcycles arriving at Gothenburg from US ports. Swedish VAT is assessed on the imported value of the motorcycle in addition to any applicable customs duties.
AA Motorcycle Shipping assigns a licensed Swedish customs clearance broker to your shipment at the time of booking. The broker’s name and contact details appear on your Document Receipt. This broker handles the full import clearance process at the Port of Gothenburg on your behalf. The recipient — or an authorized representative — collects the motorcycle after clearance and pays any applicable EU duties and Swedish VAT on-site at the port. Cash payment at the port is standard practice.
We do not publish estimated duty or VAT figures. EU external tariff rates and Swedish VAT assessments are subject to change and depend on the declared value of the motorcycle at the time of import. If the cost of duties and VAT is a significant factor in your planning, consulting a Swedish customs specialist alongside your booking with us is advisable.
Shipping a motorcycle from the USA to Sweden — four steps
Request a quote
Submit your international quote request with your bike’s year, make, and model, your US pickup zip code, and Sweden as the destination. Knowing your US location helps us assign the right departure port and give you an accurate transit time — approximately 5 weeks from the East Coast or 6–7 weeks from Long Beach. Or call 1-888-347-1391.
Pickup anywhere in the USA
We send an enclosed truck to your US address — home, dealership, storage unit, or wherever your bike is located. Your motorcycle is secured and transported to the nearest of 8 US departure ports. East Coast and Gulf Coast riders route through Newark, Baltimore, Newport News, Charleston, Jacksonville, Brunswick, or Galveston. West Coast riders depart from Long Beach.
Vessel departs for Gothenburg
Your motorcycle is loaded aboard the next available weekly RoRo sailing bound for the Port of Gothenburg — the largest port in the Nordic countries. Ocean transit takes approximately 5 weeks from East Coast ports or 6–7 weeks from Long Beach. Every Sweden shipment arrives at Gothenburg regardless of US departure port — no port selection needed on the Swedish side.
Collection at the Port of Gothenburg
Your assigned customs broker clears the shipment on arrival at Gothenburg. You or your representative collects the motorcycle at the port, settles any applicable EU duties and Swedish VAT on-site, and you’re ready to ride — whether that means heading east toward Stockholm, north along the Swedish coast, or straight into the forests of Dalarna.
Shipping motorcycles from the USA to Sweden since 1983
Gothenburg is the right port for Sweden. As the largest port in the Nordic countries — receiving over 11,000 vessel visits annually from more than 140 global destinations — it is purpose-built for high-volume transatlantic freight, including RoRo motorcycle traffic. When your bike arrives at Gothenburg, it arrives at a port that processes wheeled vehicles every day at a scale few European ports can match.
Sweden’s riding season is shorter than southern Europe but no less rewarding. From late spring through early autumn, the country opens up across thousands of kilometers of scenic routes — the coastal roads of Bohuslän north of Gothenburg, the lake-dotted interior of Småland, the forest roads of Dalarna, the dramatic Höga Kusten (High Coast) in the northeast, and the limestone landscapes of Gotland island.
Sweden is an EU member state, which means US motorcycle imports are subject to EU external customs tariff and Swedish VAT on arrival. This is worth planning for — not because the process is complicated, but because the broker we assign at booking handles the clearance on your behalf at Gothenburg, and costs vary based on the declared value of your motorcycle.
Eight US departure ports mean we can reach you efficiently no matter where your motorcycle is currently located. Whether you’re in Florida, Texas, California, or anywhere in between, an enclosed truck pickup is the first step — and one company coordinates everything that follows, all the way to the dock at Gothenburg.
Every motorcycle type — shipped to Sweden
Sweden’s varied terrain — coastal roads, forest tracks, lake-country routes, and long highway corridors — suits a wide range of motorcycle types. Whatever you ride in the US, we’ll get it to Gothenburg.
- Harley-Davidson (all models — common on the Sweden route)
- Adventure & dual-sport bikes
- Touring & long-distance bikes
- Cruisers
- Sport bikes & supersports
- Vintage & classic motorcycles
- Custom builds
- Electric motorcycles
- Trikes & sidecars
Shipping an electric motorcycle or an oversized trike to Sweden? Call us before booking — certain configurations benefit from specific handling arrangements, and we’ll make sure everything is set up correctly before pickup day.
How to pay for your Sweden motorcycle shipment
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Bank of America deposit
- Wire transfer
- Cashier’s check
- Regular check
- Credit card
- Debit card
We also ship motorcycles to these European countries
Sweden is one of more than a dozen European destinations we serve. Riding into a neighboring Scandinavian country after arrival, or shipping to another part of Europe? We handle those routes too.
Belgium
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View detailsGoogle reviews — AA Motorcycle Shipping
“My experience with AA Motorcycle Shipping was excellent. My Softail HD is spotless with no blemishes — it was picked up in Wisconsin and dropped off in California in the same condition. The staff and drivers were kind and professional. I would highly recommend them.”
Shipping a motorcycle from the USA to Sweden — common questions
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How much does it cost to ship a motorcycle from the USA to Sweden?
Cost depends on your US pickup location, your motorcycle’s year, make, and model, which US departure port your shipment routes through, and whether you choose RoRo or container shipping. East Coast shipments and West Coast shipments are priced differently due to the distance to the departure port and the difference in ocean transit length. Use our international quote form or call 1-888-347-1391 for a quote specific to your bike and location.
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How long does it take to ship a motorcycle from the USA to Sweden?
Transit time to Gothenburg is approximately 5 weeks from East Coast and Gulf Coast departure ports (Newark, Baltimore, Newport News, Charleston, Jacksonville, Brunswick, Galveston). From Long Beach, CA on the West Coast, transit is approximately 6–7 weeks. These figures cover the ocean leg only — add domestic transit time from your US pickup location to the departure port when planning your total timeline.
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Does my motorcycle arrive at the Port of Gothenburg regardless of which US port I depart from?
Yes. All Sweden shipments — from all 8 US departure ports — arrive at the Port of Gothenburg. There is no port selection on the Swedish side. Gothenburg is Sweden’s sole arrival port for US motorcycle imports and the largest port in the Nordic countries. Once your motorcycle clears customs at Gothenburg, you or your representative collects it there.
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Is Sweden in the EU — and how does that affect customs?
Yes, Sweden is a full member of the European Union. This means EU external customs tariff rules apply to motorcycle imports from the United States, and Swedish VAT is assessed on the imported value of the motorcycle at the time of clearance in Gothenburg. AA Motorcycle Shipping assigns a licensed Swedish customs broker to your shipment at booking, and the broker handles the clearance process at Gothenburg on your behalf. The recipient pays applicable duties and VAT on-site at the port.
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What documents do I need to ship a motorcycle to Sweden?
You’ll need the bill of sale. AA Motorcycle Shipping assigns a licensed Swedish customs clearance broker at booking — their name and contact details appear on your Document Receipt after booking is confirmed. The broker handles import clearance at the Port of Gothenburg on your behalf. Call us at 1-888-347-1391 if you have documentation questions before booking.
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How do EU customs and duties work at Gothenburg?
EU external customs tariff and Swedish VAT apply to US motorcycle imports arriving at Gothenburg. Your assigned customs broker manages the clearance process. The recipient collects the motorcycle after clearance and pays any applicable EU duties and Swedish VAT on-site — cash payment is standard practice at the port. We don’t publish estimated duty or VAT amounts as EU rates and Swedish assessments are subject to change and depend on the declared value of your motorcycle at time of import.
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What is door-to-port and how does it work for Sweden?
Door-to-port means we pick up your motorcycle at your US address and coordinate the entire shipment through to delivery at the Port of Gothenburg. You don’t arrange separate transport to the US departure port or manage individual legs of the journey — we handle the domestic enclosed truck run and the ocean RoRo crossing as a single coordinated service. The shipment ends at Gothenburg; we do not provide onward delivery within Sweden after port collection.
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RoRo or container — which is better for shipping to Sweden?
RoRo is the right choice for the vast majority of Sweden shipments. It’s cost-effective, runs on a consistent weekly schedule from all 8 US ports, and your motorcycle remains fully enclosed within the ship’s hull throughout the Atlantic crossing to Gothenburg. Container shipping is worth considering if you’re shipping a rare vintage bike, a high-value custom build, or a collector-grade machine where a sealed steel enclosure from US pickup to Gothenburg is the right level of protection for what you’re sending. Not sure which fits your bike? Call us at 1-888-347-1391 before booking.
Ready to ship your motorcycle from the USA to Sweden?
Eight US departure ports. One arrival port — the Port of Gothenburg, the largest in the Nordic countries. Weekly RoRo sailings.
Get an international shipping quote →Or call 1-888-347-1391 — available 7 days a week. Live chat also available.