Ship parcels to Finland

Finland (EU, VAT 25.5%) has tight customs controls, especially on gifts and alcohol. The Finnish Customs (Tulli) clearly states: Gifts over €45 will incur VAT, and over €150 duty.

Finland is quite strict about food and agricultural imports – meat, dairy, and potatoes are a no-go. Even candy or homemade foods can be problematic if they contain animal products.

Prohibitions: Standard EU prohibitions apply. Additionally, Finland bans import of endangered species products (CITES) like ivory, certain furs, etc., which is common across EU but worth noting given Finland's interest in wildlife protection. Don't send hunting trophies without permits. Alcohol/tobacco gifts to Finland have very low allowances (only small quantities and still subject to excise).

Customs processing: Finland implemented the ICS2 security filing, expect to provide detailed item info in advance (which we handle).

Delivery: It's normal in Finland for parcels to be left at a collection point (like a kiosk) if the recipient is not home; they get a text or slip. So include the recipient's mobile number for those notifications. Finnish addresses often include apartment numbers; double-check the format (Finnish uses a format like "Street Name 12 A 4", where 12 is building, A is stairwell, 4 is apartment).