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Enter V as trader nature if the State or a state agency is the importer in an import declaration (updated 25 October 2021)
25.10.2021-
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Message exchange customers: get your import declarations processed more quickly by sending attachments in advance via message exchange
15.10.2021-
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The updated message descriptions (message implementing guidelines) for import and customs warehousing declarations for autumn 2022 have been published
12.10.2021-
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What do you think about the Finnish Customs website? Respond to the survey and have an impact on the website’s development
11.10.2021Is the Finnish Customs website easy to use? Can you find the information you need? How could our website serve you even better?
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New temporary storage declarations for sea and air traffic in autumn 2022
7.10.2021-
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We invite you to view and provide feedback on the new e-service planned for transit declarations (updated 30 September 2021)
30.9.2021-
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We invite you to view and provide feedback on the new e-service planned for transit declarations
27.9.2021-
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The FIPRE code can now be used to apply for secondary preferential treatment
27.9.2021-
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We invite you to view and provide feedback on the new e-service planned for export declarations
20.9.2021-
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Remember to submit standard import declarations on goods to be released for free circulation in the Customs Clearance Service or with renewed messages
20.9.2021-
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All message exchange customers must start using direct message exchange by the end of 2021
20.9.2021-
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 25 September 2021 – information for message declarants
10.9.2021-
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The Customs Laboratory received many responses to its customer satisfaction survey
10.9.2021-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
The exceptional arrangement regarding documentary checks on imports of foodstuffs during the COVID-19 pandemic ends
7.9.2021-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
New parallel pan-Euro-Mediterranean rules of origin
3.9.2021-
Etuuskohtelutiedotteet -
The transition period for Åland tax border declarations ends – VAT-registered companies must declare their goods in the Customs Clearance Service as of 1 September 2021
23.8.2021-
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Declarations made by entry in the import records (EIR) will change in autumn 2022, when the electronic presentation notification is introduced
12.8.2021-
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Import declarations concerning end-use will be renewed in autumn 2022
10.8.2021-
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Plants, products of animal origin and pets can in the future be taken to Russia through the border crossing points of Murmansk and the Republic of Karelia
9.8.2021On 11 August 2021, the Federal Customs Service of Russia introduces hygiene and quarantine controls of goods, as well as phytosanitary and veterinary inspections on the Finland-Russia border. The...
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Changes to import declarations will continue in autumn 2022 (updated 6 August 2021)
6.8.2021-
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New simplified customs declarations for goods transported in pipelines and wires to be introduced in autumn 2022
5.8.2021-
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Customs declarations on periodic clearances to be renewed in autumn 2022
5.8.2021-
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Changes to import declarations will continue in autumn 2022
5.8.2021-
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The payment of customs duty refunds is delayed
19.7.2021-
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Enter V as trader nature, if the State or a State agency is declarant or importer in the import declaration
16.7.2021-
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Changes to applications for secondary preference tariff quota – the code FIPRE is not currently used
15.7.2021-
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Error condition: in some cases, the taxable amount is not printed on the customs clearance decision for import
12.7.2021-
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Message exchange customers can now retrieve an invoice for an individual import declaration in PDF format
9.7.2021-
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Disruption regarding import declarations to be lodged in advance has been resolved
5.7.2021-
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Introduction of some new customs declarations postponed to autumn 2022
30.6.2021-
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Everything must be declared from 1 July – goods worth 150 euros or less can be declared with a customs declaration for low value goods
29.6.2021-
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Customs’ credit customers can now pay the taxes for an individual customs declaration when clearing the goods in the Customs Clearance Service
24.6.2021-
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The total quantity provided at declaration header level is not shown correctly on the release decisions of import and customs warehousing declarations
24.6.2021-
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The instructions on how to declare free-of-charge goods in an import declaration have been specified
24.6.2021-
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New restrictions in the number of service requests related to direct message exchange
16.6.2021-
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You can add attachments to import and warehousing declarations in the Customs Clearance Service or via message exchange
14.6.2021-
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Participate in an EU-wide interim evaluation: share your experiences regarding the implementation of the Union Customs Code
10.6.2021-
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Guidance for situations involving errors detected in the new customs clearance system
4.6.2021-
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Message exchange customers will start submitting their import declarations to the new customs clearance system
31.5.2021-
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Operator-based message exchange will end in 2021
31.5.2021Operator-based message exchange between Customs and businesses will be completely phased out by the end of 2021. This timetable applies to all declarations and notifications for export, transit,...
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Get information about disruptions affecting customs clearance straight to your inbox
26.5.2021-
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In the future, a company can use several service providers for message exchange
25.5.2021-
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Trader identifiers to be entered without a space in the new import declarations
25.5.2021-
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Change in security protocols for direct message exchange with Customs – the use of TLSv1.0/1.1 ends on 31 May 2021
21.5.2021-
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The trader office identifier is used in the new import declarations
21.5.2021-
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Businesses to submit import declarations electronically
21.5.2021-
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Shorter service hours for customs declaration support during summer
19.5.2021-
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Watch an online recording on how to fill in the tax border declaration in the trade between Åland and mainland Finland
18.5.2021-
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Providing the entry price system for fruit and vegetables in the Customs Clearance Service
7.5.2021-
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Amendment and invalidation of import declarations can be requested electronically and express claims have been discontinued
7.5.2021-
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The Fintaric distribution service is now available via the Customs interface
29.4.2021-
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Covid-19 – Duty-VAT free import of medical equipment and supplies 26 April 2021
26.4.2021-
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Magazines imported from outside the EU are subject to VAT and need to be declared to Customs as of 1 July – concerns also magazines taken across the tax border to the Åland Islands
23.4.2021The Finnish Government proposal on changes to VAT legislation and the changes in EU customs legislation concern also magazines. All deliveries from outside the EU are subject to VAT and must be...
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Diplomatic consignments for foreign missions brought in as freight must be cleared for import electronically as of 1 June 2021
21.4.2021-
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Processing time for corrections longer than usual especially regarding refunds
21.4.2021-
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Import declarations on goods to be released for free circulation and national tax border declarations are submitted in the Customs Clearance Service
19.4.2021-
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Businesses: Changes to the authorisation of representatives on 19 April
16.4.2021-
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New names for Customs’ e-services
16.4.2021As part of the upcoming changes to customs declarations, the names of Customs’ e-services will also change. The new names will be introduced on 19 April 2021.
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Subscribe to service interruption notices for the Customs Clearance System (UTU) directly to your email
15.4.2021-
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Message exchange customers will receive invoices from the new Customs Clearance System only in message format
13.4.2021-
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Warehouse authorisation holders: Import release decision to be renewed
13.4.2021-
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Do you submit entry declarations to Customs – provide the declaration type for the import declaration
13.4.2021-
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Service interruption in Customs’ operative applications on Saturday 17 April 2021 from 7 am
9.4.2021-
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From 7 April 2021, it will no longer be possible to use Katso identification in Customs’ e-services
6.4.2021When starting to use Suomi.fi identification and authorisation, your company must take certain actions, so be sure to reserve time for them to avoid disruptions in your customs transactions.
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Finnish Customs will confirm date of deployment of new import declarations by 12 April
1.4.2021-
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High time to start using Suomi.fi identification and authorisations
19.3.2021-
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The terms of use for direct message exchange are updated
17.3.2021-
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Businesses to submit import declarations electronically
16.3.2021-
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Information must be provided for postal and express freight consignments before loading on board an aircraft outside the EU
12.3.2021-
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Representative: Switch from Katso to Suomi.fi identification and authorisations as soon as possible
12.3.2021-
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Changes to import declarations by businesses from April 2021
11.3.2021-
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Finnish Customs aims to deploy the new import declarations on 19 April 2021
2.3.2021Declarations to be submitted by businesses on goods to be released for free circulation are renewed in April 2021. The preliminary target date for the deployment of the new online service on the...
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Foreign citizens in Finnish companies need the Finnish Authenticator app for Intrastat declarations – start using it at once
25.2.2021Foreign citizens authorised to sign for Finnish companies, must as soon as possible introduce the Finnish Authenticator service for foreign citizens for submitting Intrastat declarations. With it,...
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Finnish Customs refunds import duties paid in excess because of an error that occurred in the currency (updated 18 February 2021).
24.2.2021Finnish Customs has applied the wrong currency rates in customs clearances for some currencies during the period 1 May 2016 to 30 June 2019. In accordance with EU legislation, Customs will refund...
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Message exchange customers in imports: have you applied for a new message exchange authorisation?
24.2.2021-
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Foreign companies and individuals will be given time until 31 March to change over from Katso to Suomi.fi
24.2.2021-
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Change in security protocols for direct message exchange with Customs – the use of TLSv1.0/1.1 ends on 31 May 2021
22.2.2021-
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Changes to preferential treatment codes in customs declarations to be deployed in April 2021
22.2.2021-
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The use of several service providers in message exchange will become possible for businesses
17.2.2021-
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Import Declaration Service for private persons extended to Åland declarations
13.2.2021-
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Exporters must be established in the EU
5.2.2021-
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Changes to Customs’ systems on 13 February 2021 – information for message declarants
4.2.2021-
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The time limit for T transits going to Ireland can be extended
4.2.2021-
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Arrival notification and customs clearance of T transits arriving by ship
2.2.2021-
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Software developer: amendments to import messages to be introduced in April 2021
28.1.2021-
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Reform of temporary storage declarations for sea and air traffic postponed to 2022
21.1.2021-
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Extended service hours for customs declaration support until 15 January 2021
7.1.2021-
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Does your business engage in imports and exports with the Åland Islands? Watch our online recording!
5.1.2021-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet
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Preferential customs treatment in the goods trade between the EU and the United Kingdom as of 1 January 2021 (updated on 7 January 2021)
31.12.2020-
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Start using Suomi.fi identification and authorizations in the Customs´ Intrastat Declaration Service and Posti Messaging´s Tyvi-service
31.12.2020Suomi.fi identification and authorizations will be replacing Katso identification.
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Brexit causes service interruptions in the systems of Finnish Customs and the EU
22.12.2020-
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Clarification: Commodity codes to be provided at the level of eight digits in the new import declarations for goods entering Åland from the EU
22.12.2020-
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Watch the online recording of the codes for new import customs declarations
18.12.2020-
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My Details service now also displays the reservation status of the import guarantee
17.12.2020-
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Foreign citizens need the Finnish Authenticator app to use Customs’ e-services and to grant Suomi.fi mandates
15.12.2020-
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How to provide a foreign importer’s identification number and EORI number in the new import declarations
10.12.2020-
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More time for Customs’ customers to switch to Suomi.fi identification and authorisations
10.12.2020-
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Customs registry office closed on 7 and 8 December 2020
4.12.2020-
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Renewal of special procedures and simplified customs declarations postponed to 2022
1.12.2020-
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“My details” service opened for businesses – check the service for the trader office identifier required in new customs declarations
30.11.2020A “My details” service has been opened for businesses registered as customers of Finnish Customs. In the service, you can currently check the following data on the company’s location: name, address...
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Message exchange customers in customs warehousing: be prepared for version change
27.11.2020-
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Information event for software developers on new message descriptions in temporary storage, 10 December 2020
27.11.2020-
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Brexit and country codes from 1 January 2021
13.11.2020The European Commission has defined the country codes that will be used in customs declarations from the start of 2021 when the transition period of the Brexit withdrawal agreement ends.
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Message declarant: you will receive documents in PDF format from the new customs clearance system only on request
12.11.2020The new customs warehousing and import declarations will be introduced in spring 2021. Message declarants have earlier received the documents related to customs declarations in both XML and PDF...
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Customs warehousing declarations will be updated in February 2021
9.11.2020The updated customs warehousing declarations will be introduced in February 2021. The aim is that, from 13 February 2021, Customs will only accept updated declarations. The exact date will be...
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Import declarations by businesses will be renewed in April 2021
9.11.2020-
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Use of harmful chemicals in clothing, textiles and footwear to be restricted
30.10.2020As of 1 November 2020, the use of altogether 33 chemicals classified as CMR substances in clothing, textiles and footwear is restricted. CMR substances are specific substances and categories of...
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Covid-19: Duty-VAT free import of medical equipment and supplies 30 October 2020
30.10.2020-
Coronavirus Corona Coronavirus -
Finnish Customs launches its Brexit helpline on 2 November 2020
29.10.2020Ensure a smooth trade with the UK after the Brexit transition period ends.
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Processing of attachments sent by message exchange customers in the new customs clearance system
21.10.2020Finnish Customs aims to deploy the new import declarations during the spring of 2021. Message exchange customers will also send the attachments concerning the new import declarations through...
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Just starting to do business with Customs, or already a veteran? You will need Suomi.fi identification and authorisation, and an EORI number
8.10.2020If your company intends to order products from outside the EU, you can easily take care of customs transactions on our website. For submitting customs declarations, you will need a Suomi.fi...
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Import declarations will not be renewed until spring 2021
5.10.2020The introduction of the renewed declarations for import and customs warehousing as well as for Åland tax border declarations has been postponed from the previously planned deployment in November...
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Changes to the controls following the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station
17.9.2020In August, the European Commission published a new regulation (EU) No 2020/1158 regarding controls of the radioactivity caused by the accident at the Chernobyl nuclear power station. The regulation...
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Union goods imported to Åland from another EU country can also in the future be released with a consignment note
14.9.2020-
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Changes in import invoicing at the end of 2020 (amended 11 September 2020)
11.9.2020As the new customs clearance system for imports is taken into use on 21 November 2020, there will be changes in invoicing around importation. Customs will send invoices only to holders of payment...
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Process for amendment and invalidation of businesses’ import declarations to become electronic
11.9.2020The aim is for businesses to start using new customs declarations for imports on 21 November 2020. Amendment and invalidation of the new import declarations will be requested electronically.
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The Electronic INF service for Special Procedures will be introduced in Finland on 1 October 2020
10.9.2020-
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Limited testing with new message exchange customers in October-December 2020
4.9.2020During October-December 2020, Customs is taking on a limited number of message exchange customers in export, transit, arrival and exit. Also during this time, we will be testing changes to...
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Bank and payment account monitoring system now used by authorities
2.9.2020The account register project coordinated by Finnish Customs is at its final stage, and the bank and payment account monitoring system is now available to authorities. The project started in 2018,...
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Changes in import invoicing at the end of 2020
26.8.2020As the new customs clearance system for imports is taken into use on 21 November 2020, there will be changes in invoicing around importation. Customs will send invoices only to holders of payment...
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Renewed declarations for import and for customs warehousing will be deployed in November 2020
24.8.2020Customs’ aim is to deploy the renewed declarations for import and the updated declarations for customs warehousing on 21 November 2020. As we get closer, we will confirm the date.
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Temporary storage declarations for sea and air traffic at the end of 2021
24.8.2020-
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Interruption in Customs’ phone customer services on 25 August 2020 starting at 6 p.m.
21.8.2020-
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Message exchange customers in import and customs warehousing: apply now for testing of new declarations
19.8.2020Customs’ aim is to deploy the new declarations for release for free circulation and for customs warehousing in November 2020. Before message exchange customers can start lodging the new...
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COVID-19: Duty-VAT free import of medical equipment and supplies 30 July 2020 (updated 4 August 2020)
4.8.2020-
Coronavirus Corona Coronavirus -
COVID-19: Duty-VAT free import of medical equipment and supplies 30 July 2020
30.7.2020-
Coronavirus Corona Coronavirus -
Instructions related to EU Regulation on anti-dumping and countervailing duties have been published
28.7.2020-
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By the end of this year, foreign persons and companies will be able to identify themselves in the e-services of Finnish Customs and use Suomi.fi authorisations
25.6.2020-
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Representative: Remember the mandate for DDP consignments
25.6.2020A customs representative always needs a written mandate from the holder of the goods to be able to declare goods. If no mandate is available, the representative will be seen as acting in their own...
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Warehouse authorisation holders can receive notifications on the release of goods or on transit permits directly from Customs
22.6.2020-
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Message exchange customer: Make use of the message service for attachment files
18.6.2020-
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Topical review “Import declarations will be renewed in stages” published
17.6.2020-
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Invitation for software developers: Workshop, import customer testing, 27 August 2020
15.6.2020Finnish Customs will arrange an import customer testing workshop for software developers on 27 August 2020. In the workshop, we will introduce the testing process and the future import test cases.
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Upcoming changes to the customs declarations on imports to Åland
11.6.2020The customs declarations for goods imported to the Åland Islands from outside the EU or from other EU countries will undergo changes at the end of 2020. At the same time, a new combined import and...
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Suomi.fi identification and authorisations will be deployed in import declarations as well as in arrival and exit declarations as of 6 June 2020
1.6.2020In import declarations as well as in arrival and exit declarations (Arex), Suomi.fi identification and authorisations will be introduced on 6 June 2020.
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Additions to the message implementing guidelines for import and customs warehousing
1.6.2020-
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Changes in Customs systems on 6 June 2020 – information for web declarants
25.5.2020Customs systems will be upgraded on 6 June 2020. Web declarants are asked to note the following changes in interfaces.
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Upcoming changes to our customer services
20.5.2020We will be introducing some changes to our customer services to prepare for a rise in customer numbers and to offer a good level of service to our customers.
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Covid 19 - Duty-VAT free import of medical equipment and supplies (updated 12 May 2020)
12.5.2020-
Coronavirus Corona Coronavirus -
Message exchange customer prepare yourself for the testing of new import messages
6.5.2020-
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Importers and exporters will need an EORI number assigned by Customs for trade with non-EU countries
21.4.2020All importers and exporters must obtain an identification number for customs transactions, an EORI number, from Customs, because in future it must be provided in customs declarations. When the new...
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Message declarants for customs warehousing have to update their systems at the end of 2020
21.4.2020-
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Covid-19 - Retrospective applications for exemption from customs duty and value added tax on imports dating back to 30 January 2020 (updated 20 April 2020)
20.4.2020-
Coronavirus Corona Coronavirus -
Covid-19 - Retrospective applications for exemption from customs duty and value added tax on imports dating back to 30 January 2020
17.4.2020-
Coronavirus Corona Coronavirus -
Covid 19 - Duty-VAT free import of medical equipment and supplies
17.4.2020-
Coronavirus Corona Coronavirus -
Covid-19 situation – Changes to proofs of origin for the purpose of export and import
15.4.2020Due to the exceptional circumstances, Finnish Customs is facilitating the application for the movement certificate EUR.1 for the purpose of export and will accept copies of the certificates of...
Etuuskohtelutiedotteet Coronavirus Corona Coronavirus -
Operator-based message exchange will be phased out by the end of 2021
3.4.2020-
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Quota benefits managed through tariff quotas will in future be applied for with a standard import declaration
3.4.2020-
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The corona situation: You can request a payment arrangement regarding fairway dues with eased terms starting 2 April (updated 2 April)
2.4.2020-
Coronavirus Corona Coronavirus -
There is only one packaging type code in the Import Declaration Service for private customers
31.3.2020-
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The Customs Laboratory operation was again assessed as competent
24.3.2020-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Prevent the spread of the coronavirus; use our electronic services and avoid unnecessary visits to customs offices
20.3.2020Due to the exceptional circumstances caused by the coronavirus, Customs asks customers to avoid unnecessary visits to customs offices, and to primarily use our electronic services or alternative...
Coronavirus -
Controls of fruits and vegetables brought into Finland in 2019
18.3.2020-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
New authorisation requirement for protective equipment due to coronavirus
18.3.2020-
Coronavirus -
Suomi.fi identification and authorisations implemented for companies in several Customs’ e-services on 17.3.2020
17.3.2020Does your company make customs declarations or act as a representative online in the Customs e-service? Does your business have Customs’ authorisations? Suomi.fi identification and authorisations...
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Suomi.fi identification and authorisations implemented in Intrastat declarations on 17.3.2020
17.3.2020Suomi.fi identification and authorisations are implemented in Intrastat declarations from 17.3.2020.
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Finnish Customs restricts the maximum size of the response message DownloadList operation in direct message exchange in June 2020
13.3.2020-
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Use new warehouse IDs in import declarations by private persons and in customs warehousing declarations
10.3.2020-
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Import declarations will be renewed in two phases in 2020 and 2021
4.3.2020The import declarations submitted by businesses will be renewed, and the processing of these declarations in Finnish Customs’ new Customs Clearance System UTU will start in 2020–2021.
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New export, transit and exit declarations to be introduced in 2021–2023
24.2.2020-
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New warehouse IDs to be used in import declarations by private persons – businesses’ import declarations remain unchanged for now
11.2.2020Finnish Customs launched a new Import Declaration Service for private persons on 11 February 2020. The new service replaces the previous Import Declaration Service as regards private persons....
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New Import Declaration Service for private persons has been launched
11.2.2020A new Import Declaration Service for private persons has been launched to better accommodate the needs of declarants. The new service was launched on Tuesday 11 February. The public was involved in...
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Interruption in Customs’ phone customer services on 30 January 2020 starting at 6 p.m.
29.1.2020-
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Brexit transition period until the end of the year
27.1.2020-
Brexit
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Do you declare goods online? Come and test the new Import Declaration Service for private customers, and help us plan a new chatbot
23.12.2019-
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Changes affecting message declarations for customs warehousing from late 2020
17.12.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
All AEO applications to become electronic as of 16 December 2019
5.12.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Suomi.fi identification and authorisations implemented in Åland tax border declarations on 2 December 2019
2.12.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
New mode of import declaration – data contents of message-format import declarations now published
19.11.2019-
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Suomi.fi identification and authorisations to be implemented in Åland tax border declarations on 2 December 2019 (updated 2.12.2019)
14.11.2019Does your company use the Åland tax border declaration service ALA to submit customs declarations? You will get to be among the first of our customers to use Suomi.fi identification and...
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A customer notice on applying for refunds due to incorrect currency rates has been published on the Customs website
11.11.2019-
Valuutan muuntokurssitiedotteet -
Changes in Customs’ systems on 23 November 2019 – Information for online declarants
8.11.2019-
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Customs to continue deployment of Suomi.fi identification and authorisations in 2020
23.10.2019The use of Suomi.fi identifications and authorisations available to companies will expand to cover declarations concerning the Åland tax border (ALA). In other services offered by Customs, Suomi.fi...
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Import and entry declarations will be gradually renewed in 2020–2024
11.10.2019-
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Make sure that the right company is entered as the declarant in the customs declaration
4.10.2019-
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New Trader Portal for eAEO introduced in all EU countries on 1 October 2019
27.9.2019-
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Specifications to the message implementing guidelines for customs warehousing declarations
25.9.2019The maximum number of characters allowed in the free-form text fields in customs warehousing declarations will be limited to 500 characters for the time being. In addition, specifying the total...
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Entering a customs warehousing declaration as previous document in an import declaration
4.9.2019-
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New enforcement directive will enter into effect on 14 December 2019 and TRACES declarations will be obligatory
21.8.2019-
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New application procedure regarding control locations for import consignments has opened in August
19.8.2019Non-EU foodstuffs and food contact materials subject to intensified EU controls as well as fresh vegetables, fruits and berries covered by the plant health legislation, can in the future only be...
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
For information to importers - changes to the Council Directive on plant health
16.8.2019Finnish Customs informs importers of an amendment to Council Directive 2000/29/EC through Directive (EU) 2019/523, which will be put into force with an amendment to the Ministry of Agriculture and...
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Entering a customs warehousing declaration as previous document in an import declaration
19.7.2019-
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You can apply for the status of control point for foodstuffs and vegetable controls in August
1.7.2019As of 14 December 2019, it is only possible to import non-EU foodstuffs and food contact materials subject to intensified EU controls as well as fresh vegetables, fruits and berries covered by the...
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Do you submit arrival notifications to Customs? Be sure to notify the next declarant about the type of declaration.
24.6.2019-
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Now you can use our MRN Search to check the status of customs declarations
24.6.2019Customs provides support to declarants with a new search service. Using our MRN Search, you can check the status of declarations concerning export, safety and security, and customs warehousing.
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Questions to Customs’ Information service? The electronic customer service will be renewed on 20 June 2019
20.6.2019-
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Foreigners with unpaid fines, taxes or customs duties to the Russian State cannot enter Russia
20.6.2019Have you been administratively fined when visiting Russia or do you have outstanding customs duty or tax debt to the Russian State, for example due to infringement of the rules concerning temporary...
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The Commission has published a new communication on Brexit preparations
19.6.2019-
Brexit -
The SAD form can be used as decision on release concerning customs warehousing in exceptional situations
14.6.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Customs introduces new e-services
13.6.2019Customs has launched two new e-services. The services guide you when filling in certain applications and some of the information has been prefilled for you. A Katso identification code is required...
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Operator-based message exchange with Customs will be phased out over the years 2020–2021
7.6.2019-
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Authorisations for comprehensive guarantee and payment deferment shall from now on be applied for electronically
3.6.2019-
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One third of amusement park products found to be non-compliant
3.6.2019During spring, Customs examined 64 products that were sold or distributed in amusement parks. Of the examined products, seven were food contact materials (drinking bottles and cups with straws) and...
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Corrections of customs warehousing declarations on bulk goods
3.6.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Customs warehousing declarant – remember the authorisation number
31.5.2019-
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Change in controls of waste carriers from outside the EU and the EEA as of 1 June 2019
29.5.2019As of 1 June 2019, Finnish Customs will stop waste carriers arriving from outside the EU or the EEA and control their extracts from the waste management register in connection with the border...
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Customs warehousing declarations to be submitted electronically
29.5.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Changes in reparations of products rejected by Customs
29.5.2019-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Katso service to be replaced by Suomi.fi identification and authorisations
29.5.2019Suomi.fi identification replaces Katso identification in transactions with Customs. The roles in the Katso service will also be replaced by Suomi.fi authorisations. The new authorisations for...
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New legislation – advance information to companies that import from outside the EU products covered by the plant health legislation or subject to the EU’s intensified controls
28.5.2019-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
The customs warehousing declarations to become electronic, bringing changes to the decision on release
27.5.2019Customs warehousing declarations are to be submitted electronically as of 1 June 2019.
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Questions to Customs’ Information service? We are renewing our electronic customer service
20.5.2019Our service - Contact Customs Information - is being renewed. We are renewing our service because we wish to protect your data. We also want to enable a data-secure way for you to send us your...
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Change in Customs’ systems on 25 May 2019 – Information for online declarant
10.5.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Message declarations for customs warehousing have been introduced
8.5.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Customer services at Vuosaari Customs will be closed down on 1 June 2019
3.5.2019-
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Change in direct message exchange: new schema error message to be introduced
15.4.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Customs warehousing declaration as previous document in a transit declaration
9.4.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Customs registry office closed on 11 April 2019
8.4.2019-
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Bringing in goods from the UK: what you should take into account in case of a no-deal Brexit (updated 4 April 2019)
4.4.2019-
Brexit -
Customs warehousing declarations can be submitted with a message from the beginning of May
2.4.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
You can now submit your customs warehousing declaration online
1.4.2019It is now possible to submit customs warehousing declarations in the online service of Customs. The customs warehousing declaration service is the first feature of the new customs clearance system...
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Vaasa Customs has moved
20.3.2019-
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Bringing in goods from the UK: what you should take into account in case of a no-deal Brexit
15.3.2019-
Brexit -
Brexit checklist by the Commission
21.2.2019-
Brexit -
Muutoksia Tullin järjestelmiin 2.3.2019 – tietoa sanomailmoittajille
15.2.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Change in direct message exchange: new schema error message to be introduced
15.2.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Customs warehousing message exchange descriptions specified
14.2.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Companies trading with the UK – now is the time to familiarise yourself with customs clearance and obtain an EORI number!
7.2.2019-
Brexit -
Information in the FINTARIC commodity code service in machine-readable format as of 6 February 2019
6.2.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Customs warehousing declarations are to be submitted electronically as of 1 June 2019
1.2.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Brexit and the invalidation of EORI numbers granted by the United Kingdom
30.1.2019EORI is an EU-wide system for the registration and identification of economic operators. Most customs declarations in the EU require that an EORI number be provided.
Brexit -
The authorised consignor must apply for an authorisation for the use of seals
25.1.2019-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
The use of Katso identification will end in 2019
8.1.2019-
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Jyväskylä Customs is moving on 16 January
4.1.2019-
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Our popular customs duty calculator is available also in Swedish and English
19.12.2018Are you yet familiar with the new customs duty calculator? When you use the calculator, you can determine the amount of customs duties and value added tax on your purchases that are delivered from...
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Customs warehousing declarations to be submitted electronically as of 1 June 2019
19.12.2018As of 1 June 2019, Customs will only receive electronic customs warehousing declarations. Declarations can be submitted either through the Customs electronic service, or via direct message...
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The technical descriptions of the Fintaric distribution service have been published
18.12.2018-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
The Customs Clearance and Goods Control Group of Helsinki Customs in Vuosaari moved to the V6 building on 1 November 2018
29.11.2018-
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System error in Customs’ direct message exchange on 24 November 2018
29.11.2018-
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Service interruption in Customs’ operative applications on 24 November 2018 from 7 am
23.11.2018-
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Direct message exchange customer: make use of the fast message service for attachment files
22.11.2018In line with customers’ wishes, we have developed direct message exchange so that attachments required for import and export declarations can now be sent directly to Customs via the message...
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We are developing our website tulli.fi – tell us how well we have succeeded
21.11.2018-
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Starting transits at customs offices as of 1 January 2019
20.11.2018-
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The supplemented message descriptions for customs warehousing will be presented to software developers on 11 December 2018
16.11.2018The message descriptions (message implementation guidelines) for customs warehousing declarations published in June have been supplemented. The customs warehousing declarations are in Finland the...
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Be among the first to submit your customs warehousing declarations electronically
13.11.2018As of 2019, all customs warehousing declarations are to be submitted electronically. You can submit your declarations to the new customs clearance system either through our web service or via...
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Presenting a T-transit retrospectively
12.11.2018-
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Direct message exchange customer: make use of the fast message service for attachment files
9.11.2018In line with customers’ wishes, we have developed direct message exchange so that attachments required for import and export declarations can now be sent directly to Customs via the message...
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 24 November 2018 – information for online declarants
9.11.2018Customs’ systems will be upgraded on 24 November 2018. We ask that online declarants note the following changes to the user interfaces.
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 24 November 2018 – instructions to message declarants
9.11.2018Customs’ systems will be upgraded on 24 November 2018. Customs’ message declarants are advised to please note the changes described below.
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Message descriptions for customs warehousing will be supplemented in November
31.10.2018-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Fintaric distribution service is being developed
31.10.2018-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Participate in a survey and make a difference: EU’s Single Window service environment for customs operations
31.10.2018-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
The Customs Laboratory as part of comprehensive security
29.10.2018The Comprehensive Security 2018 Fair was arranged at the Lahti Fair Centre on 7 to 8 September 2018. The event covered a wide range of current security topics with safety and security experts,...
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Subscribe to service interruption notices sent directly to your email
12.10.2018-
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When you order goods under DDP terms, the seller bears almost all the responsibility
11.10.2018-
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Expanded scope of accreditation for the Customs Laboratory
11.10.2018-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Wood packaging material and certain commodities from Belarus and China under supervision as of 1 October 2018
3.10.2018-
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You can now search for commodity codes in Fintaric
1.10.2018Finnish Customs introduces the tariff information service Fintaric today, 1 October 2018. The service is available to everyone. In Fintaric, you can search for the commodity code required for the...
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Dear customs warehousing customer - Finnish Customs is to take on the use of electronic customs warehousing declarations in 2019
10.9.2018-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Message descriptions for customs warehousing have been supplemented
7.9.2018-
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If you are importing goods from Turkey, A.TR and EUR.1 movement certificates that have been electronically verified in Turkey cannot be used to apply for preferential treatment
13.7.2018-
Etuuskohtelutiedotteet -
Changes in sending periodic filings to customers
4.7.2018In the future, a company can have several online invoicing addresses to which Customs sends periodic filings as online invoices.
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Toys of amusement parks pose a choking hazard, too much heavy metals in children’s mugs
29.6.2018-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Interruption in Customs’ phone customer services on 26 June 2018 starting at 7 p.m.
25.6.2018-
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The Customs Laboratory operation was audited once again
15.6.2018In early summer, the Accreditation Service FINAS did a periodic audit of the Customs Laboratory operations. The auditors were Finnish and Swedish experts.
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Message descriptions for customs warehousing now published
14.6.2018Finnish Customs is to take on the use of electronic customs warehousing declarations. In the future, it is possible to submit declarations to Customs either through the web service or via direct...
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The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will apply from 25 May 2018
25.5.2018-
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The telephone service of the Customs registry office is closed on 18 May
14.5.2018-
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No changes to Customs systems for message declarants and online declarants in May
9.5.2018Customs’ systems will be upgraded on 26 May 2018. Changes will be made to the technical environment of the systems, and this will not affect the customer messages, declarations or user interfaces.
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The Customs Laboratory in the Child Fair on 20 - 22 April
2.5.2018The Customs Laboratory participated in the Child Fair this year as exhibitor together with Customs Communications.
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Subscribe to notices about service interruptions and disruptions in Customs’ systems to your email
23.4.2018Ensure that you will be notified of service interruptions and disruptions in Customs’ systems. The content of the notices is in three languages: Finnish, Swedish and English.
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Customs warehousing declarations will become electronic in 2019
18.4.2018A customs warehousing declaration reform will be carried out in 2019.
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Tariff information service Fintaric to be introduced in October 2018
17.4.2018Finnish Customs will publish the tariff information service Fintaric in October 2018. Fintaric will be open to all our customers. The system is the first part of an extensive reform of the customs...
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Interruption in Customs’ phone customer services on 10 April 2018 starting at 6 p.m.
9.4.2018-
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The Customs Laboratory analysis report has been updated
28.3.2018-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Goods can be transported via Nuijamaa under the TIR procedure as of 15 April 2018
27.3.2018The regulation issued by the Russian Ministry of Finance has updated the list of the border crossing points between Russia and third countries for TIR transports.
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Temporary interruption in registration for EORI 28.2–6.3.2018
20.2.2018Customs will not register new EORI applications from 28 February to 6 March 2018.
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Results of food and consumer goods controls by Customs in 2017
16.2.2018Last year, Customs assessed the regulation compliance of a total of 4 708 food and consumer items. A total of 3 155 product batches subject to foodstuffs legislation were controlled. Of these, 7...
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Controls of package labels of foodstuffs and consumer goods in 2017
14.2.2018-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
No gluten in gluten-free products
14.2.2018The Customs Laboratory has performed analysis of the gluten content in products for more than ten years. The gluten content is examined in products that have been labelled gluten-free or low in...
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Change in the request for additional information concerning authorised consignees on 3 March 2018
24.1.2018-
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Changes to the timetable for the reform of the customs clearance system
11.1.2018-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet
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Information for importers: amendment to the plant health directive
28.12.2017-
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Finnish Customs introduces new, easy-to-use Intrastat Declaration Service
18.12.2017Customs has introduced a new Intrastat service for companies to submit their statistical web declarations free of charge.
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Operator-based message exchange with Customs will end in 2020
18.12.2017-
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Changes in decisions on prohibitions in product safety controls as of 1 January 2018
15.12.2017Finnish Customs supervises the product safety of foodstuffs and consumer goods. In cases where the Customs Laboratory finds that specific products breach regulations, their importation or entry to...
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Changes affecting users of the Export Declaration Service as of 25 November 2017
24.11.2017-
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Use of unloading result code by authorised transit consignees in cases of irregularities as of 25 November 2017
21.11.2017-
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 25 November - Instructions to message declarants
10.11.2017-
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 25 November 2017 - Information for online declarants
10.11.2017-
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Sending the transit unloading permit to the customer by email as of 15 November 2017
8.11.2017-
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Payments charged for controls of foodstuffs and consumer goods by Customs
23.10.2017-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Authorised consignors and compliance with instructions on authorisations in using means of transport
18.10.2017-
Uudistuvan lainsäädännön ja tulli-ilmoittamisen tiedotteet -
Findings of fipronil in egg-containing foodstuffs
17.10.2017-
Tullilaboratorion tiedotteet -
Service interruption in Customs’ operative applications on 30 September 2017 from 7 am
29.9.2017-
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Customs implements internal technical improvements in direct message exchange software on 30 September 2017
27.9.2017The customer interface for direct message exchange will not undergo any changes. The new improvements are aimed at enhancing the reliability of message exchange.
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Finnish Customs scam messages in circulation
21.9.2017Customs’ customer service has been contacted regarding a scam message involving Finnish Customs. Among other things, the scam message mentions that a monetary consignment has been stopped and sent...
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 30 September 2017 – information for web declarants
15.9.2017Customs’ systems will be upgraded on 30 September 2017.
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No changes to Customs’ systems for message declarants in September
15.9.2017Customs’ systems will be upgraded on 30 September 2017.
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Service interruption in Customs’ operative applications on 16 September 2017 from 9 pm
15.9.2017Service interruption in Customs’ operative applications on 16 September 2017 from 9 pm
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Contribute to the development of the Customs Web Declaration Services
8.9.2017Customs is in the process of renewing its customs clearance system completely.
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Customs’ software for direct message exchange will be updated on 30 September 2017
8.9.2017We recommend that customers ensure that their own software works in Customs’ customer testing environment, and that possible inadequacies detected are rectified before 30 September 2017.
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You can contribute by answering Customs' user satisfaction survey
4.9.2017This autumn, Finnish Customs is measuring customer satisfaction and the usability of customs declaration services.
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Customs auction of vehicles in Salla on 14 July 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
3.7.2017Tornio Customs will be selling vehicles which have been forfeited to the State, and which have not undergone customs clearance, at a customs auction arranged according to section 80 of the Customs...
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Customs would like to remind customers about the expiry of the transitional period concerning electronic cigarettes and nicotine liquids as provided for by the Tobacco Act
22.6.2017The Tobacco Act, will be effective as of 1 July 2017.
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Customs’ sever certificates for direct message exchange regarding customer testing and production to be renewed
1.6.2017Finnish Customs renews its sever certificate for direct message exchange on 13 June 2017 for both the customer testing environment and the production environment.
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 27 May 2017 – Information for web declarants
12.5.2017Customs’ systems will be updated with new versions on 27 May 2017.
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No changes to Customs’ systems for message declarants in May
12.5.2017Customs’ systems will be updated to a new version on 27 May 2017.
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Finnish Customs is working on a new tariff information service for customers
8.5.2017In connection with the reform of the customs clearance system, Finnish Customs is working on a tariff information service for its customers. In the future, the service will also include the...
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Operation Opson VI - batches of spices were rejected because of their composition
28.4.2017Finnish Customs informed on 26 April 2017 of batches of spices that were seized as a part of a global operation targeting food fraud.
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Change in services at Vuosaari Harbour’s V6 customs clearance point for large transport units as of 3 April 2017
31.3.2017The V6 service point is open from Monday to Friday, from 7.30 a.m. to 4.15 p.m.
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The registry office of Finnish Customs is moving on 8 March
7.3.2017The registry office of Finnish Customs is moving
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Becoming a customer of operator-based message exchange with customs clearance systems will no longer be possible as of 3 March 2017
3.3.2017In the next few years, Customs will stop using the operator-based message exchange and concentrate on direct message exchange.
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Introduction of the different language versions of the website tulli.fi – current situation
28.2.2017At the end of December 2016, Finnish Customs launched its new website. In connection with the website redesign, a new content management system was introduced and the entire website content in...
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Finnish Customs is piloting a message exchange service for attachments and a test automation service for customer testing
28.2.2017In the future, attachments to customs declarations can be sent through the attachment service as direct message exchange.
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Oranges of poor quality in January
17.2.2017Inspectors at the Customs Laboratory rejected eight containers, a total of around 160 tonnes, of Egyptian and Turkish oranges last month. The oranges were of Navel-variety and labelled Class 1.
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Fees for laboratory examinations
17.2.2017The laboratory examination fees are determined in accordance with the Ministry of Finance Decree on Customs performances subject to charge 1364/2016. This decree entered into force on 1 January...
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Nutrition value information on foodstuffs becomes mandatory and a new regulation regarding heavily salted foods entered into force on 13 december 2016
17.2.2017According to the regulation on nutrition information, almost all food packages must have information labels on nutrition value from 13 December 2016. At the same time, the nutrition value...
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Customs’ customer service at Pasila Office Centre (Pasilan Virastokeskus) closed down on 1 Februari 2017
30.1.2017Finnish Customs closed down their customer service at Pasila Office Centre
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Change in security protocols for direct message exchange with Customs – the use of SSLv3 ends
18.1.2017The use of the security protocol SSLv3 for the encryption of data communications in direct message exchange with Finnish Customs ends in the production environment as of 27 May 2017.
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Changes in Finnish Customs’ data systems in 2017–2020 due to new customs legislation
11.1.2017The Union Customs Code aims at the implementation of an electronic operational environment, which means significant changes to the data systems of businesses and of Customs during 2017-2020.
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Temporary admission of means of transport in commercial use
10.1.2017Temporary admission with total relief from import duty is granted for the purpose of industrial or commercial transport of goods, either free of charge or in return for a charge, for means of...
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Cash payments to the Tax Administration and the Transport Safety Agency (Trafi) to be paid at Danske Bank as of 1 January 2017
30.12.2016From the start of 2017, Customs no longer accepts cash payments to the Tax Administration and the Transport Safety Agency (Trafi). In the future, these payments can be made at Danske Bank offices...
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A bigger range of Customs’ newsletters
12.12.2016Finnish Customs regularly sends newsletters to customers on customs information bulletins (THT), currency conversion rates and customs clearance-related issues as well as, until the end of 2016, on...
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Are you expecting a gift from abroad - do you have declare it and pay taxes on it?
2.12.2016A Christmas gift intended as a pleasant surprise can turn in to a costly affair for its recipient, if it is sent from outside the EU’s customs and fiscal territory. If you receive a gift from a...
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Cashier desks will no longer take receipts as of 31 December 2016
1.12.2016Import clearance and car taxation customers have been able to speed up the registration of their payments by presenting bank payment receipts at Customs cashier desks.
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No changes to Customs’ systems for message declarants in November
11.11.2016The Customs systems will be upgraded on 26 November 2016.
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 26 November 2016 – Information for web declarants
11.11.2016The Customs systems will be upgraded on 26 November 2016. The upgrade will introduce the following changes in the user interface for web declarants.
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The unladen weight is to be given as the gross weight of empty containers in AREX declarations on crossing the EU border
13.9.2016When transporting containers owned by another party against payment under a transport contract, transport companies must submit an entry summary declaration for such containers or other empty means...
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Direct message exchange will be the only service channel for message exchange with Customs
30.8.2016In the next few years, with the implementation of a new customs clearance system, Customs will no longer support operator-based message exchange, only direct message exchange.
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Transitional regulations concerning electronic cigarettes and nicotine liquids
18.8.2016Updated 19.8.2016: Customs supervises compliance with the import prohibitions and restrictions as provided for by the new Finnish Tobacco Act which entered into force on 15 August 2016.
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Direct message exchange will be the only service channel for message exchange with Customs
16.6.2016In the next few years, with the implementation of a new customs clearance system, Customs will no longer support operator-based message exchange, only direct message exchange.
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As of 1 June 2016, Finnish Customs will close down customer service in Hakkila and reduce customer service to one day a week at four customs offices
27.5.2016As of 1 June 2016, Finnish Customs will close down customer service at the customs office of Hakkila in Vantaa and reduce customer service to one day a week at the customs offices of Hanko, Pori,...
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 28.5.2016 – Information for web declarants
13.5.2016Customs’ systems will be updated with new versions on 28 May 2016. Web declarants are asked to note the following changes to user interfaces.
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Changes in Customs’ systems on 28.5.2016 – Instructions to message declarants
13.5.2016Customs’ systems will be updated with new versions on 28 May 2016. Message declarants are asked to note the following changes.
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Interest on arrears accordant with Article 114(2) of the Union Customs Code in use as of 1 May 2016
21.4.2016As the Union Customs Code (UCC) is applied as of 1 May 2016, interest on arrears as provided for by Article 114(2) of the Union Customs Code will be taken into use.
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AREX exit notifications must be submitted on the following working day as of 1May 2016
14.4.2016The exit manifest presentation IE547 and the exit notification IE590, which are used for goods leaving by sea, air or rail are currently to be lodged no later than on the third working day...
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Changes to temporary storage as of 1 May 2016
21.3.2016New customs legislation will be introduced on 1 May 2016. As regards temporary storage, the biggest change will be the extension of the time limit for storage to 90 days. It will become possible to...
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Changes to customs warehousing as of 1 May 2016
21.3.2016New customs legislation will be introduced on 1 May 2016. There will be changes to the warehouse types. Goods may be moved under the customs warehousing procedure without separate authorisation.
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The transitional rules for the customs legislation of the Union have been published
17.3.2016Siirtymäsäännös on julkaistu Euroopan unionin virallisessa lehdessä L 69, 15.3.2016.
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The EU has published the first eLearning module on the new customs legislation
15.3.2016The EU has, in collaboration with a pool of experts from the Member States developed an eLearning programme on the new customs legislation that will be applied in stages starting on 1 May 2016.
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New way of informing about disruptions in the Customs Authorisations service from 1 July 2016
14.3.2016A new service for sending notifications about service interruptions in Customs’ electronic systems was introduced on 1 November 2015. As of 1 July 2016, Customs will also use this new service for...
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Evira reminds: Importation of wild boar meat and carcasses from continental Estonia banned
5.2.2016Finnish Food Safety Authority Evira reminds that the importation to Finland of wild board carcasses, meat and meat products from continental Estonia is not allowed.
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TIR transports to Russia via Nuijamaa
14.1.2016According to information from the Russian customs authorities, the customs office of Brusnichnoye will no longer be included in the list of TIR customs offices as of 22 January 2016 (Regulation No....