Customs clearance of removal goods
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When moving to Finland from abroad, clear your removal goods through Customs.
The provision of a customs declaration depends on the manner in which the removal goods are imported to Finland. You can find more detailed instructions on the Customs website. If a transport company delivers the removal goods, you can usually declare them in the Import Declaration Service for private persons, Customs ...
Do the following
In general, removal goods are exempt from customs duty and tax. You can find more detailed instructions on moving to Finland on Customs’ website.
You will need the following documents for the customs clearance of removal goods:
Always send the following attachments:
• list of removal goods (e.g. bed, TV, clothes 3 kg)
• copy of passport
• report on living abroad (e.g. employment certificate)
If necessary, also send
• residence permit (other than granted for study purposes or based on the studies of a family member)
• other certificate or declaration, such as an exceptional permit or import permit.
If your removal goods contain goods subject to import restrictions or other goods subject to customs duties and taxes (e.g. alcohol), these goods must be reported to Customs separately.
In addition, Customs may request you to provide other documents and information.