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    Do you pay tax on a gift parcel sent to Finland from outside the EU?

    The value limits Finnish Customs uses for gifts.

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    Short answer

    Finnish Customs says a gift from outside the EU usually owes no VAT or customs duty if its value is 45 euros or less. If the gift is worth more than 45 euros, VAT is charged on the full value. Customs duty is charged when the value is over 150 euros, not counting transport costs. The gift must be declared in every case, and the recipient is responsible for the declaration.

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    Why

    1. Finnish Customs gives 45 euros as the usual tax-free limit for gifts.
    2. Finnish Customs says duty applies to gifts worth over 150 euros without transport costs.
    3. Info Norden repeats the same 45 and 150 euro limits for gifts.

    Details

    In a parcel with several gifts for one person, you choose which items count toward the 45 euros. The value of one item cannot be split.

    Tip

    Ask the sender what the parcel contains and what it is worth before it arrives. You need both for the declaration.

    What may differ

    Alcohol and tobacco owe tax even when the gift is worth less than 45 euros.

    Common misconception

    A gift is always tax-free because nobody paid for it.

    What actually happens

    Only gifts up to 45 euros that meet all the conditions are usually tax-free.

    People also ask

    • What counts as a gift for Finnish Customs?
    • Do gifts from other EU countries need a customs declaration?
    • Is there customs duty on online orders from outside the EU?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Customs rules for online purchases are changing in stages, so check Finnish Customs before you order.

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