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Authorisation to use the outward processing procedure

  • Permit or other obligation
  • Nationwide
  • Public service

A business that holds the outward processing procedure authorisation may temporarily export goods from the customs territory of the Union for processing. The company may clear products manufactured from exported union goods through the Customs for free circulation with total or partial relief from import duty. Outward processing includes:

  • manufacture of goods
  • repair of goods
  • restoring of ...

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 30 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