A deactivated firearm is a weapon that is rendered permanently inactive. 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).
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)
- The Police - Permits and licences for firearms
- 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)
Contact Customs Information Mon–Fri 8 am–4.15 pm
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.