# Finland: import VAT and de minimis

> Finland charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 25.5%. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Finland worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Finland applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union. Finland uses the euro (EUR).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/finland
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 25.5%
- De minimis: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Low-value duty: €3 per tariff classification, 1 July 2026 to 1 July 2028
- Customs tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## Currency and customs tariff

Finland uses the euro (EUR).

Finland applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.

## Import VAT and other taxes in Finland

Finland charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 25.5%.

## De minimis in Finland

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Finland worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.

## What changed recently

The flat €3 duty on low-value consignments started on 1 July 2026 and is set to end on 1 July 2028.

The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Finland, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does Finland use for customs?

Finland uses the euro (EUR). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in EUR.

### What is the VAT rate on imports into Finland?

Finland charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 25.5%.

### What is the de minimis threshold in Finland?

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Finland worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.

### Does the €3 flat duty on low-value consignments apply in Finland?

Yes. From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in Finland worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value. These rules are set by the European Union.

### Which customs tariff does Finland use?

Finland applies the European Union customs tariff because it is in a customs union with the European Union.

## Sources and updates

The import taxes for Finland come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for Finland come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

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