Submit alternative proof as confirmation of the exit of export goods with a message or in the Customs Clearance Service
New export declarations were introduced last autumn, and at the same time, the aim was to make the exchange of messages between the customer and Customs electronic. This means that the alternative proof of exit requested by Customs is nowadays lodged for export goods via message exchange or in the Customs Clearance Service.
Usually, when export goods exit the customs territory of the EU, Finnish Customs is notified of this through a message from the transport company or the customs office of exit. If no notification of the exit is received within 90 days of the release of the goods for export, Customs will send an additional information request asking that alternative proof of the exit of the goods from the EU be presented.
Submit the proof via message exchange or using the contact function
The alternative proof must be submitted electronically. You can send the proof
- by replying to Customs’ additional information request with an electronic message (FI553)
- in the Customs Clearance Service by clicking on “Contact Customs” or
- with the message FI539 free-form contact.
What is accepted as proof?
Accepted proof includes
- a document certifying the import clearance of the goods in the destination country
- a certificate signed by the customs authority of an EU country, proving that the goods have exited
- a transport document signed by the transport operator or other proof to certify that they have transported the goods out of the EU customs territory.
The export declaration is invalidated if no proof is presented
If no proof of the exit of the goods is presented within 150 days of their release for export, the export declaration will be invalidated. After this, it will not be possible to obtain a decision on release with certification of exit.
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