Finland Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Finland has two thresholds: €0 for import VAT (all shipments are taxed) and €150 for Customs Duty. Your shipment will incur the 25.5% VAT rate on the total value including shipping, with Customs Duty applying only when the goods' intrinsic value exceeds €150.

Yes, you will pay import VAT on your shipment to Finland. The standard 25.5% VAT rate applies to all goods from outside the EU with no value threshold, and customs duty may also apply if your items exceed €150 in intrinsic value.

The standard import VAT rate in Finland is 25.5%, with a reduced rate of 13.5% for books, foodstuffs, and some medicines. This VAT applies to all shipments from outside the EU, calculated on the total value including goods, shipping, and any carrier fees.

There is no packaging tax in Finland. Your shipment will instead be subject to Import VAT (25.5% standard rate) on all goods from outside the EU, plus potential customs duty if the intrinsic value exceeds €150 and carrier handling fees ranging from €3.10 (Posti) to €16.50+ (private carriers).

Customs duty generally applies when the intrinsic value of your goods (excluding shipping) exceeds €150. Most items are subject to duty rates between 0% and 17%, with an average around 4.2%.

Yes, gifts sent from one private individual to another may be exempt from customs duty if the value does not exceed €45. This exemption does not apply to commercial shipments forwarded by Stackry.

Posti typically charges a €3.10 fee for standard digital clearance of your shipment. Private carriers like DHL or FedEx usually charge significantly higher fees, often starting around €16.50.

Finnish Customs (Tulli) or your shipping carrier, such as Posti, DHL, or FedEx, will collect the charges upon arrival. The carrier may advance the payment to customs and then bill you before delivering the package.

VAT is calculated as a percentage of the taxable amount, which includes the value of your goods, shipping costs, insurance, any customs duties paid, and carrier handling fees. For example, a €200 package with €50 shipping and a €3 fee would have VAT applied to the total of €253.

Yes, the Åland Islands have a special tax border status, and shipments there may follow different VAT declaration procedures. Ensure your address is correctly formatted if you are shipping to this region.