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*NOTE: DOCUMENTS AND
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS VARY ACCORDING TO THE NATIONALITY OF THE
CUSTOMER.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (Copy)
- Proof of Employment
- Customs Declaration
- Inventory (in English, Finnish,
German or Swedish) stating exact number of packages, showing detailed contents
of each carton, alcohol and any other dutiable items
- Owner's Declaration stating goods are
his property, have been used abroad and are for his continued use in
Finland
- Bill of Sale may be required by
Customs for dutiable items
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN FINLAND
AT THE TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Used household goods and personal
effects are duty-free, in suitable quantities, if:
- Goods have been owned and used by
Customer abroad and not to be re-sold for at least six months
- Customer has lived abroad for over
12 months and intends to settle in Finland
- Goods must not be imported for
commercial use
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New Items (less than six months old)
invoices required
- Food and fabrics
- Precious metal objects
- Professional or business
equipment
- Firearms and ammunition (will be held
by Customs until valid Firearm Certificate is obtained)
- Collectors items which are plugged
and unusable may be imported with restriction
- Alcoholic beverages and tobacco
products are subject to high duties
- Plants and vegetable products
(Phytosanitary Certificate required, if no certificate is present, items will
stay in custody for inspection and charges will be billed to Customer)
- Certain feathers, furs, tusks, skins,
etc. of animals falling under the Protected Species Regulations
- Walkie-talkies and radios
- ALL DUTIABLE ITEMS MUST BE
STOWED FOR EASY ACCESS
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Explosives, fireworks, clasp-knives
and other dangerous edged weapons
- Automatic weapons
- Narcotics and drugs
- Pornographic material
- Products of animals coming under the
protected species regulations
MOTOR VEHICLES
- One auto may be imported duty-free if
owned and used abroad for six months and Customer qualifies for duty-free
import of household goods
- Duty free value is limited up to
$34,000.00. If the customs value of the car exceeds this amount the
exceeding value is dutiable. Customs determines the customs value
- Cannot be sold or otherwise used by
others for two years without full payment of all duties and taxes
- If vehicle does not qualify for
exemption, import taxes will be 50-60% of the retail price of a similar new
vehicle in Finland
- Duties levied will also depend on the
amount and type of accessories and equipment on the vehicle
- Must comply with the U.S. or European
exhaust regulations
- Documents required:
- Purchase-deed and receipts of
payment
- Registration documents
- Employment Certificate proving auto
bought with earnings from abroad
- Passport
- Finnish insurance policy
- Foreign insurance policy
- Driver's License
- ABOVE DOCUMENTS
MUST ALL BE ORIGINALS
PETS
- Dogs and cats must have a valid
vaccination against rabies
- Subject to minimum of three months
quarantine and veterinary examination
- Health Certificate required
- Import Permit from Ministry of
Agriculture
- Duty-free if proof of ownership is
available
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays,
or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.