Applying for a customs clearance carnet
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A person belonging to the crew of a means of transport that provides professional transportation between Finland and a country or territory outside the EU can import goods free of tax when travelling on duty. You can import the same amount of goods free of tax in a calendar month as travellers can import on a single occasion.
In addition, to obtain tax exemption you must enter the goods in the cu ...
Do the following
You can apply for a customs clearance carnet by mail. Fill in application form 1173e for a customs clearance carnet and print it out. Send the form along with your passport photograph and a copy of your passport to
Kotkan tullitoimipaikka
Todistukset
Merituulentie 424
48310 Kotka
Customs grants your customs clearance carnet no later than on the day after your application has arrived, and sends the customs clearance carnet to the address you have provided immediately after processing your application.
In urgent situations, you can apply for a customs clearance carnet by visiting the following customs offices: Airport Customs (Helsinki-Vantaa), Sea Customs (Helsinki, Olympia Terminal), Kokkola, Kotka, Kuusamo, Maarianhamina, Oulu, Tornio or Vaasa. Check the contact information and opening hours of your preferred customs office. Bring a passport photograph and your passport with you.
When you renew a customs clearance carnet, you must return your previous carnet. If you are unable to return the carnet, you must state why it is not possible.
The carnet is free of charge and is valid until further notice.