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In order to aid you in moving to Finland we have gathered customs information. We advise you to carefully review the information relating to moving to Finland. You may find more up to date information at your local consulate or embassy. Please note, customs regulations are subject to change at any time. GEM Relocations cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
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Passport (Copy)

Proof of Employment

Customs Declaration

Inventory (in English, Finnish, German or Swedish) stating exact number of packages, showing detailed contents of each carton, alcohol and any other dutiable items

Owner's Declaration stating goods are his property, have been used abroad and are for his continued use in Finland

Bill of Sale may be required by Customs for dutiable items

CUSTOMER MUST BE IN FINLAND AT THE TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free, in suitable quantities, if:

Goods have been owned and used by Customer abroad and not to be re-sold for at least six months

Customer has lived abroad for over 12 months and intends to settle in Finland

Goods must not be imported for commercial use

New Items (less than six months old) invoices required

Food and fabrics

Precious metal objects

Professional or business equipment

Firearms and ammunition (will be held by Customs until valid Firearm Certificate is obtained)

Collectors items which are plugged and unusable may be imported with restriction

Alcoholic beverages and tobacco products are subject to high duties

Plants and vegetable products (Phytosanitary Certificate required, if no certificate is present, items will stay in custody for inspection and charges will be billed to Customer)

Certain feathers, furs, tusks, skins, etc. of animals falling under the Protected Species Regulations

Walkie-talkies and radios

ALL DUTIABLE ITEMS MUST BE STOWED FOR EASY ACCESS

Explosives, fireworks, clasp-knives and other dangerous edged weapons

Automatic weapons

Narcotics and drugs

Pornographic material

Products of animals coming under the protected species regulations

One auto may be imported duty-free if owned and used abroad for six months and Customer qualifies for duty-free import of household goods

Duty free value is limited up to $34,000.00. If the customs value of the car exceeds this amount the exceeding value is dutiable. Customs determines the customs value

Cannot be sold or otherwise used by others for two years without full payment of all duties and taxes

If vehicle does not qualify for exemption, import taxes will be 50-60% of the retail price of a similar new vehicle in Finland

Duties levied will also depend on the amount and type of accessories and equipment on the vehicle

Must comply with the U.S. or European exhaust regulations

Documents required:

Purchase-deed and receipts of payment

Registration documents

Employment Certificate proving auto bought with earnings from abroad

Passport

Finnish insurance policy

Foreign insurance policy

Driver's License

ABOVE DOCUMENTS MUST ALL BE ORIGINALS

Dogs and cats must have a valid vaccination against rabies

Subject to minimum of three months quarantine and veterinary examination

Health Certificate required

Import Permit from Ministry of Agriculture

Duty-free if proof of ownership is available