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Authorisation for the use of seals of a special type

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

Customs can authorise a party responsible for transits of goods to attach seals of a special type to means of transport or packages. The seals must be approved by Customs. The seals must meet the ISO standard 17712:2013 or the requirements of the Implementing Regulation of the Union Customs Code.

The following is required to obtain an authorisation:

  • The company regularly uses the Union transi ...

Do the following

You can find instructions for applying for the authorisation on Customs’ website under “Authorisations”.


Processing time

The processing time for authorisation applications is 120 days from when they are approved for processing. An application can be approved for processing when it contains all the details needed to make a decision, i.e. the application is fully completed and accompanied with the necessary attachments.

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Text edited by: Finnish Customs
Updated: 15/5/2023