Souvenirs and customs rules
Import rules depend on whether you are coming from an EU country or from outside the EU. Souvenirs brought in incorrectly can be confiscated and may lead to taxes or a penalty fee. This guide helps you check the rules before you head home.
You will need
- Up-to-date guidance from Finnish Customs at tulli.fi
- Purchase receipts
- Prescriptions or a doctor's certificate for medicines
- Details of your travel route
Steps
Find out where you are coming from
From EU countries you can bring goods for your own use tax-free, as long as the taxes have been paid in the country of purchase. From outside the EU, such as Turkey, the UK or the United States, imports are limited by strict quantity and value limits.
Check the alcohol and tobacco limits
Remember the restrictions on food
Handle medicines correctly
Declare cash
Beware of counterfeits
Choose the right channel
Keep your receipts
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