Export goods must be cleared by Customs (that is, an export declaration must be made to Customs) to be taken out of Finland. Customs duty and VAT are not paid on export goods.
Finland export process
Finland is a European Union member and has a business-friendly environment for exporting goods. Here’s a general guide on the process:
Identify your target market
Market research: Before you begin taking steps to start your own business, you need to do detailed market research to know where your product would be suitable in the market.
Understand regulations: Import regulations, labelling requirements and customs procedures need to be aware of in your target market.
Choose a distribution channel
Direct exporting: Direct selling to target importers or target end users in the target market.
Indirect exporting: Distributors, agents, sell-through.
Prepare export documentation
Commercial Invoice: A detailed document outlining the value of the goods being exported, and other details.
Packing list: What was in the shipment and how much was there.
Customs clearance
Export declaration: If you want to export goods out of Finland, you make an export declaration with Finnish Customs before the goods leave the country. Here’s a detailed guide:
Prepare the necessary documents
Keep the invoices, transport documents, and proof of payment.
Log in to the Customs Clearance Service
You can then use your user credentials to get to and log into the Customs Clearance Service (CLM) on the Finnish Customs website.
Fill out the export declaration form
Complete the export declaration form with the right information on your goods (commodity code, quantity, value and destination country).
Submit the declaration
Check the information to find out whether it is accurate and send the export declaration through the CLM.
Customs Inspection
Finnish Customs may inspect goods to verify that the goods comply with export regulations.
Goods exit confirmation
When goods leave the EU, Finnish Customs confirm that it has been processed and approved and the export declaration is confirmed.
Customs procedures
The Customs and procedures of Finland, such as inspections and documentation checks.
Export Licenses
Some goods may need a licence or permit to be exported.
Shipping and logistics
Choose a reliable carrier: Ship your goods with a respected shipping company.
Packaging and Labeling: Change your product. Package and label it according to international shipping standards and customs regulations.
Insurance: Buy insurance to protect your goods in transit.
Payment and financial considerations
Payment Terms: It is to decide which terms of payment (such as Letter of credit, wire transfer etc.) can minimize or eliminate risks.
Currency Exchange: Have currency exchange for payments in a preferred currency if necessary.
Banking and Financial Services: Make it possible to make international transactions.
Compliance and regulations
Export controls: In Finland, it was compacted by Finland’s export control regulations and international trade agreements.
Intellectual property rights: To register trademarks and patents to protect your intellectual property rights.
Environmental regulations: Environmental regulations are to be complied with for packaging goods and the packaging, labelling and transportation of the packaging goods.
Additional tips
Seek professional advice: When it comes to exporting, take advice from an expert consultant or international trade advisor.
Utilize government resources: Use government resources or the services of export promotion agencies to obtain market information, financing for operations or export assistance.
Join trade associations: Joining relevant trade associations will give you good information, networking opportunities and support.
EORI Number: You will need an EORI number for customs identification.
The exit of Goods: Pass goods to Customs and obtain their exit approved.
Temporary Export: If you are exporting temporarily (for instance, for an exhibition), you will follow certain procedures.
By following these guidelines and taking advice from the professionals you will be able to export goods from Finland to international markets.
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