Post, parcels and online shopping
Sending letters and parcels, picking up at a service point or locker, tracking, Christmas post deadlines and what you pay when you order from outside the EU.
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Do gifts sent from other EU countries need a customs declaration in Finland?
Finnish Customs says a gift from another EU country does not need to be declared and usually owes no VAT or customs duty.
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Is a gift parcel with alcohol or tobacco taxed in Finland?
Finnish Customs says alcohol and tobacco products in gifts from outside the EU always owe VAT and excise duty, even under 45 euros.
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What counts as a gift for Finnish Customs?
Finnish Customs treats a parcel as a gift when the sender and the recipient are both private persons, the goods come free of charge, the gifts are occasional and the goods are for the recipient or their family, not for sale.
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How long is the legal guarantee for goods bought in Finland?
Your Europe explains that under EU rules you have a legal guarantee of at least two years for goods bought from a business.
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What is the new cancellation function in online shops in Finland?
From 19 June 2026, online shops selling to consumers must have a cancellation function on their website.
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Can I clear my parcel through customs myself in Finland?
Not always.
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What is the 2 euro handling fee on parcels from outside the EU?
Since 1 November 2026 a handling fee of 2 euros has been charged for each goods item in parcels from outside the EU, regardless of their value.
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How is the 3 euro customs duty on parcels counted?
The 3 euro duty is charged for each goods item in a parcel.
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How many days a week is post delivered in Finland?
Since the postal law changes of 2023, the universal postal service must collect and deliver letters on at least three weekdays a week.
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How many parcel lockers and service points does Posti have?
Posti says it has more than 2,100 parcel lockers and around 1,100 service points in Finland.
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Where can you buy stamps in Finland?
Posti says stamps are sold at around 3,000 sales points across Finland and in its online shop at shop.posti.fi.
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How much is the Christmas stamp in Finland?
Posti lists the Christmas stamp at 1.80 euros.
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Are old Finnish stamps still valid?
Yes, no-value stamps are.
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How much does it cost to send a postcard abroad from Finland?
Posti's price for an international letter or postcard up to 20 g is 3.35 euros as Priority and 3 euros as Economy, valid from 2 June 2026.