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    What food can you bring into Finland from outside the EU?

    What you can still pack in your suitcase when you come from outside the EU.

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    Short answer

    You can bring processed plant-based foods such as coffee, tea, spices, dried herbs, canned fruit and sweets, plus bakery products without meat fillings. The Finnish Food Authority also allows up to 2 kg of infant formula, baby food and food needed for medical reasons, and up to 10 kg of edible mushrooms. Meat, milk and products containing them are not allowed.

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    Why

    1. The Finnish Food Authority lists 2 kg of infant formula and baby food and 10 kg of edible mushrooms as allowed from outside the EU.
    2. The Authority says all other foods that contain no fresh or processed meat or milk can be imported.
    3. Finnish Customs says biscuits, cakes and bakery products without meat fillings are allowed.

    Details

    Pet food with meat, chicken or fish cannot be brought from outside the EU. Value limits of 430 or 300 euros still apply to food gifts.

    Tip

    Keep food in its original packaging with the ingredient list visible. It makes a customs check quick.

    What may differ

    Fish and honey have their own limits under EU rules. Check the Food Authority pages before bringing them.

    Common misconception

    Any food in a sealed shop package is allowed into Finland.

    What actually happens

    The ingredients decide. Sealed products with meat or milk are still banned from most non-EU countries.

    People also ask

    • Can I bring coffee and tea to Finland?
    • Can I bring baby formula to Finland?
    • Can I bring spices to Finland?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Import rules can change, so check Finnish Customs (Tulli) and the Finnish Food Authority (Ruokavirasto) before you travel.

    Visas and Entry Regulations (Schengen)
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