Finland Import Regulations

General Information & Import Rules

• • Who Can Import: Residents and individuals relocating to Finland.
• • Drive Orientation: Only Left-Hand Drive (LHD) vehicles are permitted.
• • Compliance: Every vehicle must strictly comply with current European exhaust and emission standards.
• • Inspection: Mandatory technical inspection is required before registration; this can often be completed post-arrival but pre-taxation.

Shipping & Logistics

• • Destination Port: Kotka.
• • Shipment Details: Approximately 26–36 days via RORO.
• • Vessel Schedule: Monthly frequency.

Duties & Taxes

• • Car Tax: Payable following a car tax decision sent by post; must be paid within 15 days of the decision date.
• • VAT: Standard 24% Value Added Tax on all imported vehicles.
• • Usage Declaration: If using the vehicle before final tax payment and registration, a formal declaration of vehicle use must be submitted.

Specific Customs Forms

• • Form 53s-03 and 72s-08: Standard customs declaration forms.
• • Form 27As-07: Specifically for normal passenger cars.
• • Form 27Bs-07: Specifically for motorcycles.
• • Form 27Cs-07: Specifically for vans.

Required Documentation

• • Original Certificate of Title and Registration.
• • Original Commercial / Purchase Invoice and payment receipts.
• • Original Insurance Policy (origin) and a valid Finnish Insurance Policy.
• • Proof of employment from the country of origin.
• • Copy of Passport (showing Finnish arrival date) and Driver’s License.