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Warehouse IDs

Please note! When you declare the warehouse details, use

  • warehouse ID 1 (warehouse ID with an extension code beginning with R) in export, transit, entry and exit declarations as well as when you submit import declarations on inward processing, temporary admission or end-use.
  • warehouse ID 2 (of the format FI1234567-800101) in import declarations by private persons and when you declare your consignment for free circulation or submit customs warehousing declarations in the Customs Clearance Service.

Explanations for types of warehouse:
If you use warehouse ID 2, please use the following explanations in the declarations if needed:
V = temporary storage facility
H = place approved by Customs
U = private customs warehouse
R = public customs warehouse type 1
A = customer’s warehouse without customs status

In all the other declarations please use the following explanations:
Y, T = temporary storage facility
H = place approved by Customs
C or E = private customs warehouse
A = public customs warehouse type 1
Y, P = customer’s warehouse without customs status

More information: Basic information on warehousing

Description of warehouse types:

V = temporary storage facility
H = place approved by Customs
U = private customs warehouse
R = public customs warehouse type I
A = customer’s warehouse without customs status..

More information on warehousing and terms: Basic information on warehousing