01:11
Faizan
Finland, officially known as the Republic of Finland, is located in Scandinavia. Finland was a part of Sweden until 1809. The country's population according to the World Bank is estimated around 5.5 million.
Helsinki is the capital city of Finland with around 1 million residents in and around the region.
Finland is home to many shipping ports. The largest shipping port is the Port of Helsinki, followed by medium-sized ports which include the Port of Rauma, the Port of Hamina, the Port of Jakobstad, and the Port of Kokkola. The Port of Helsinki specializes in cargo traffic, container shipping, trucks and trailers.
Cargo Shipping to Finland - Duty Free Shipping and Duty Fees and VAT
Before shipping duty free items to Finland it is important that you have lived for at least one year outside of the country, and that you intend to settle in Finland. In addition, the goods that you ship to Finland duty free may not be for commercial use.
You are allowed to ship used household goods and personal items to Finland duty-free, in appropriate quantities. It is important that the goods you are shipping to Finland have been owned and used by you abroad, and are not re-sold in Finland for at least six months.
Shipping to Finland: Dutiable and Restricted Items
When you ship cargo to Finland, you may have to pay duty fees on certain items. Please make sure that all dutiable items that you ship to Finland are stowed for easy access for customs inspections. For example, new items less than six months old are dutiable. It is advisable to have invoices on any new items.
In addition, food and fabrics, precious metal objects, and business equipment may all be subject to certain fees and regulations.
If you are interested in bring a firearm and/or ammunition to Finland, it will be held by the Finnish Customs office until you receive a valid Firearm Certificate.
There are restrictions on certain items when shipping to Finland, including collectors' items that are unusable and electronic devices like walkie-talkies and radios.
If you want to ship plants to Finland or vegetable products, you will need a Phytosanitary Certificate. If you do not have this important document, your plants and vegetables will stay in Finnish custody for inspection and you will be billed for any charges. There are also restrictions on certain types of feathers, furs, tusks, skins, etc. of animals that fall under regulations pertaining to protected species.
Helsinki is the capital city of Finland with around 1 million residents in and around the region.
Finland is home to many shipping ports. The largest shipping port is the Port of Helsinki, followed by medium-sized ports which include the Port of Rauma, the Port of Hamina, the Port of Jakobstad, and the Port of Kokkola. The Port of Helsinki specializes in cargo traffic, container shipping, trucks and trailers.
Cargo Shipping to Finland - Duty Free Shipping and Duty Fees and VAT
Before shipping duty free items to Finland it is important that you have lived for at least one year outside of the country, and that you intend to settle in Finland. In addition, the goods that you ship to Finland duty free may not be for commercial use.
You are allowed to ship used household goods and personal items to Finland duty-free, in appropriate quantities. It is important that the goods you are shipping to Finland have been owned and used by you abroad, and are not re-sold in Finland for at least six months.
Shipping to Finland: Dutiable and Restricted Items
When you ship cargo to Finland, you may have to pay duty fees on certain items. Please make sure that all dutiable items that you ship to Finland are stowed for easy access for customs inspections. For example, new items less than six months old are dutiable. It is advisable to have invoices on any new items.
In addition, food and fabrics, precious metal objects, and business equipment may all be subject to certain fees and regulations.
If you are interested in bring a firearm and/or ammunition to Finland, it will be held by the Finnish Customs office until you receive a valid Firearm Certificate.
There are restrictions on certain items when shipping to Finland, including collectors' items that are unusable and electronic devices like walkie-talkies and radios.
If you want to ship plants to Finland or vegetable products, you will need a Phytosanitary Certificate. If you do not have this important document, your plants and vegetables will stay in Finnish custody for inspection and you will be billed for any charges. There are also restrictions on certain types of feathers, furs, tusks, skins, etc. of animals that fall under regulations pertaining to protected species.
Posted in: business
