🇫🇮 Import Customs & Duties: Finland
Quick Facts
Duty-free threshold
$0
Duty applies from $0
VAT / Sales Tax
24%
CIF value + duty. Reduced rate of 14% for food and animal feed. Reduced 10% for books, medicines, accommodation, passenger transport, and cultural events.
Clearance Time
1-3 days
typical processing
Duty Rates by Category
| Category | Duty Rate | HS Chapter |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-3.7% (smartphones 0%, laptops 0%, TVs 14%) | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 12% (knitted garments 12%, woven jackets 12%) | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 8-17% (leather shoes 8%, textile shoes 17%) | HS 64 |
| Food products | 0-26% (meat 12.8%, dairy 9-36%, fish 2-22%) | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-4% (industrial machinery 0%, pumps 1.7%) | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 2.5-6.5% (perfumes 6.5%, toothpaste 2.5%) | HS 33 |
| Books | 0% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 0-4.7% (video game consoles 0%, board games 4.7%) | HS 95 |
Rates shown are for standard goods. Exact rate depends on the HS code of your item.
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Customs Clearance Process
Finnish Customs (Tulli) follows EU Union Customs Code. Tulli offers one of the best online self-service customs declaration systems in Europe via tulli.fi. Helsinki-Vantaa airport and Helsinki Vuosaari port handle main cargo flows. Posti (Finnish Post) processes postal customs. IOSS for VAT from €0 since July 2021.
What to Actually Expect
Highly efficient EU customs. Tulli digital services are excellent, one of the best customs e-filing systems in Europe. Express shipments clear same day. Postal parcels 1-2 days. High VAT at 25.5% is notable. As EU external border with Russia, actively enforces sanctions with thorough checks on goods from Russian origin.
Required Documents
Commercial Invoice
Item description, quantity, value, sender and receiver details
Packing List
Detailed description of contents in each package
Customs Declaration (CN22/CN23)
Required for postal shipments
Air Waybill (AWB)
Generated by the carrier when booking the shipment
Certificate of Origin
May be required for reduced duties (FTA/preferential rates)
Export/Import License
For restricted goods (electronics, medicines, chemicals)
Import License Requirements
EU-standard licensing. Required for agricultural quotas, dual-use goods, weapons. As EU external border state with Russia, strict enforcement of EU sanctions on Russian goods. Ruokavirasto (Finnish Food Authority) controls food imports.
Certificate of Origin
Issued by Finland Chamber of Commerce (Keskuskauppakamari). EUR.1 movement certificate for EU FTA partners. REX system for registered exporters.
Learn more →Prohibited & Restricted Items
Prohibited
- xNarcotics and illegal drugs
- xExplosives and flammable materials
- xWeapons and ammunition
- xCounterfeit goods
- xCounterfeit currency and documents
Restricted (permit required)
- !Medicines and pharmaceuticals
- !Food and beverages
- !Plants and seeds
- !Electronics (lithium batteries)
- !Perfumes and cosmetics (volume limits)
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Duty & Tax Estimate
Estimated import charges when shipping goods to Finland:
| Goods Value | Duty | VAT/Tax | Total Charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $2 | $13 | $15 |
| $100 | $4 | $25 | $29 |
| $200 | $8 | $50 | $58 |
| $500 | $21 | $125 | $146 |
| $1000 | $42 | $250 | $292 |
Estimates only. Actual duties depend on product category and HS code.
Popular routes to Finland
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duty-free threshold for Finland?
Finland has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Finland?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Finland is 24%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. Reduced rate of 14% for food and animal feed. Reduced 10% for books, medicines, accommodation, passenger transport, and cultural events.
How long does customs clearance take in Finland?
Typical customs clearance in Finland takes 1-3 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Finland?
To import into Finland, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Finland?
Finland prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.