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    How is the 3 euro customs duty on parcels counted?

    Worked examples of the new duty on low-value parcels.

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    Short answer

    The 3 euro duty is charged for each goods item in a parcel. A goods item means goods that share the same customs tariff code. If you order five T-shirts in one parcel, you pay 3 euros. If the parcel contains T-shirts and socks, which have different codes, you pay 6 euros. STT Info gave these examples in Customs' release.

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    Why

    1. STT Info gives the T-shirt example: five shirts pay 3 euros.
    2. Shirts and socks in one parcel pay 6 euros, according to the same release.
    3. Finnish Customs defines the goods item by the customs tariff code.

    Details

    Mixed parcels with many different kinds of goods cost more in duty than parcels with one kind of item.

    Tip

    Group similar items in one order where possible. It can reduce the number of goods items.

    What may differ

    The tariff code is chosen by the seller or the carrier. You may not always know it in advance.

    Common misconception

    The 3 euro duty is paid once per parcel, whatever is inside.

    What actually happens

    It is charged per goods item, so mixed parcels pay more.

    People also ask

    • Do you pay customs duty on online orders from outside the EU?
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    • Can I clear my parcel through customs myself?

    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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