Bringing snus back from your journey
The concise instructions on this page are meant to answer only the most frequently asked questions. Be sure to consult detailed instructions as well.
Persons under the age of 18 are not allowed to bring snus to Finland.
How much snus can I bring to Finland?
During one calendar day, you can bring in a total of 1 000 grams, or 1 kilogram of
- snus
- nasal tobacco
- chewing tobacco.
You can bring in for example 800 grams of snus and 200 grams of nasal snus at one time.
You can bring in snus, nasal snus and chewing tobacco only for your personal use. You are not allowed to bring in these products for your family or as gifts.
The same instructions apply regardless of whether you bring in products from within the EU or from outside the EU.
Note that ordering snus on the Internet is prohibited. Have a closer look at the restrictions on ordering products online.
Nicotine pouches
You can bring nicotine pouches to Finland from your travels. Nicotine pouches are not currently classified as a medicinal substance. Read more about the topic in our customer notice of 4 April 2023.
Things to note when you import products from outside the EU
If you wish to import snus free of tax, you should note the value limits. When you arrive from outside the EU, the allowed maximum value of nicotine liquids and all other goods you bring from your travels is
- 430 euros when you arrive by air or sea
- 300 euros when you arrive by other means.
If the value limits are exceeded, you are required to pay tax for your imports.
When you arrive from outside the EEA, the duration of your trip may affect your right to import tobacco products. The EEA countries include the EU member states as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway.
- If you live in Finland and you arrive in Finland from outside the European Economic Area (EEA) other than by air and your journey has lasted no more than 24 hours, you are not allowed to bring in tobacco products, nicotine liquids or snus products.
- Exception: You are allowed to bring in tobacco products and nicotine liquids to Finland if it is apparent that you obtained them before you left Finland.
- If you live outside the European Economic Area and arrive in Finland other than by air and your stay in Finland is not a transit journey and lasts no more than three days, you are not allowed to bring in tobacco products, nicotine liquids or snus.
- Exception: You are allowed to bring in products if it is apparent that the products are intended for your own use during your stay in Finland.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can bring in maximum quantities of these products at the same time.
However, note that you can bring in snus products only for personal use, not for your family or as a gift.
You can bring in tobacco products for your family or as a gift.
Have a closer look at the restrictions on tobacco products and on e-cigarettes and nicotine liquids.