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    What do you need to clear a parcel through Finnish Customs?

    The documents and steps Posti lists for incoming parcels.

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    Short answer

    Posti says you need a receipt or order confirmation that shows the value of the goods and the sending costs, the nature of the goods, and the country of origin and the sender. You declare the contents and pay any taxes and duties at Tulli.fi. From 1 November 2026, for shipments up to 150 euros, you must also give the online shop's product identifier, the manufacturer's product identifier and a standard code such as EAN or ISBN if one exists.

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    Why

    1. Posti lists the receipt, value, goods, origin and sender as needed information.
    2. Posti says the clearance itself is made at Tulli.fi.
    3. Posti describes the new product identifiers required from 1 November 2026.

    Details

    After clearance, Customs releases the parcel to Posti for delivery, and you can follow it in OmaPosti.

    Tip

    Save the order confirmation as soon as you buy. You will need it for the clearance.

    What may differ

    If the shop clears the parcel for you, it gives the product identifiers itself.

    Common misconception

    Customs can open the parcel and check the value for you.

    What actually happens

    Customs told Verkkouutiset it cannot check a parcel's contents on request. Parcels are kept by the carrier.

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    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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