Finland Import Regulation for Japan Used Cars

Shipping Ports

Kotka, Ports of Helsinki, Port of Oulu, Port of Kokkola, Port of Jakobstad, Port of Vassa, Port of Pori, Port of Rauma, Port of Pansio, Port of Hanko and Port of Kaukas are the ports of the country.

 

Inspection

The imported vehicle must be inspected before registration.You can have your vehicle inspected for registration after its arrival in the country even before the implementation of taxation.You can enclose a copy of the registration inspection certificate with the car tax declaration. This will speed up the car tax implementation at Customs.

• Original Certificate of Title and Registration

• Original Commercial/Purchase Invoice & receipts of payment

• Original Origin Insurance Policy & Finnish Insurance Policy

• Proof of Employment at origin

• Driver's license & Passport (must show date of arrival stamp into Finland)

• If you are importing a used vehicle to Finland and the vehicle is not registered in this country you must submit a car tax declaration and pay the car tax. If you intend to use the vehicle before paying the tax and before the vehicle is registered in Finland, you must first submit a declaration of vehicle use to the Finnish Tax Administration.

• You should submit a car tax declaration with enclosures within five days of submitting the declaration of use.