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FINLAND
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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, Rinkens Moving International
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.
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