International Parcel Package delivery Finland

Parcel delivery to Finland

As a member of the EU, Finland is subject to free trade between other member states. Most declarations in the EU are filed electronically. This expedites the formalized process of customs inspection significantly. Before the goods have arrived Customs has already started to review the manifest to determine each shipments contents. Items that require additional inspection are placed aside and the rest are forwarded to the national mail service for delivery.The parcels are scanned at key points throughout the process.Customs has the right to remove any parcel from circulation to examine its contents.

Customs for parcel shipping to Finland

Parcels which enter Finland are divided into three categories: those valued at less than 22-45 Euros, those valued at 45-150 Euros, and everything else. Commodities from the first group are not subject to taxes and duties. The second group is charged a tax. The last group is charged for duties and taxes. The rates for taxes and duties vary depending on the type of goods being shipped. Tobacco, alcohol, drugs, weapons, and strategic material are ineligible for tax exempt status, no matter what the value. Goods that enter from within the EU are charged less than those originating from outside nations.

Security concerns when shipping parcels to Finland

It is prohibited to import the following goods into Finland at this time: Atlantic red tuna from Central America, US beef hormones, produce from Egypt, whale meat, plants, products containing biocide dimethylfumarate, PCB or PCT chemcals (transformer oil), concealed blades, illicit narcotics thermometeres with mercury, rubber erasers resembling food, L-Trytophane in any form, asbestos, or toys containing copper sulfate. Restricted items can include: antiques, fine art, jewelry, medicine, cutlery, software, machine parts, samples, shoes, vitamins, or used personal effects.

Parcel documents delivering to Finland

All international parcels entering Finland are required to have a proper declaration that includes
the intent of the parcel, the estimated value, and a list of the enclosed contents. Commercial shipments require several forms of documentation, including an invoice, a bill of lading and three copies of the
certificate of origin. Other certificates may be necessary for animal and plant based goods, pharmeceuticals, textiles, software, marked samples, software, and antiques. It is acceptable to provide the documentation in English.