Deactivated firearm refers to an object that used to be a functioning firearm, but has since been rendered permanently unfit for use. Guidance on imports of deactivated firearms can be found in the Customs restrictions manual (only in Finnish) under Ampuma-aseet, aseen osat, patruunat ja erityisen vaaralliset ammukset (Firearms, firearm components, cartridges and specially dangerous projectiles).
Customs supervises import goods that are subject to restrictions by means of risk analysis and X-ray, with the help of detector dogs, and by performing goods inspections when needed.
Find out the permits and licences required for import of firearms, firearm components, cartridges and gas sprays from the police or from the National Police Board.
Read the Customs restrictions manual (only available in Finnish) to find out in what situations you have to present the weapons or restricted goods, as well as the permit certificates, to Customs.
If you are planning to buy a weapon from abroad, contact the police find out if a permit is required in your case.
Read the Customs restrictions manual (only available in Finnish) to find out in what situations you have to present the weapons or restricted goods, as well as the permit certificates, to Customs.
Note that, as a rule, you must lodge a customs declaration for goods ordered from outside the EU and pay any import duties and taxes due on the goods. Read more about import duties and taxes.
The applicable legislation can be found in the Customs restrictions manual:
- Firearms, firearm components, cartridges and specially dangerous projectiles (in Finnish)
- Firearms, firearm components, cartridges and specially dangerous projectiles – components that require a permit (in Finnish)
- Firearms, firearm components, cartridges and specially dangerous projectiles, Annex 1 (in Finnish)
- Police -firearms permits
- Customs restrictions manual (only available in Finnish):
- Firearms, firearm components, cartridges and specially dangerous projectiles (in Finnish)
- Firearms, firearm components, cartridges and specially dangerous projectiles - components that require a permit (in Finnish)
- Firearms, firearm components, cartridges and specially dangerous projectiles, Annex 1 (in Finnish)
Please have a look at the frequently asked questions.
If you have a question about the arrival of parcels, its contents or the handling fee, please contact Posti.