Importing Into 🇫🇮 Finland
De Minimis Threshold
US$0
0 EUR (post-2021 IOSS reform)
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
EU EUR 22 import-VAT exemption ended 1 July 2021. All commercial parcels into Finland attract 25.5% ALV regardless of value. Customs duty 0% under EUR 150; standard rate above.
As of: 2021-07-01
VAT / GST on Imports
25.5%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | EU Customs Declaration (electronic via national portal) |
| 02 | Passport / EU national ID |
| 03 | EU Firearms Pass for licensed firearms |
| 04 | National permit for non-EU prescription medications |
| 05 | Cash declaration for amounts over EUR 10,000 |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms / ammunition (national permit + EU Firearms Pass)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (national permit for non-EU prescriptions)
- ⚠Cultural property over 50 years
- ⚠Currency over EUR 10,000 (declaration)
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Narcotic drugs
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Regulation 608/2013)
- ✗CITES-listed species and parts
- ✗Asbestos products
Special Notes
- 01Finland is in the Schengen Area; intra-Schengen travel does not require customs declaration.
- 02Currency: euro (EUR); Finland is a Eurozone member.
Documented Import Rules
Vape / E-Cigarette
🇫🇮 Finland
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Finland.
Alcohol / Spirits
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Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Finland.
Tobacco Cigarettes
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Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Finland.
CBD Oil
🇫🇮 Finland
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Finland.
Cannabis Seeds
🇫🇮 Finland
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Finland.
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade)
🇫🇮 Finland
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Finland.
Codeine (Medication)
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Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Finland.
Adderall (Medication)
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Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Finland.
Tramadol (Medication)
🇫🇮 Finland
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Finland.
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