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4.3 Removal Goods
Diplomats may import their removal goods exempt from customs duties and other taxes for their personal use and for the use of their family members. The number of shipments is not limited. Diplomats may also import alcoholic beverages among their removal goods provided that the beverages are for private use. The import of medicines and firearms is subject to special provisions. Import of medicines is, as a rule, not allowed. It is advisable to contact the Customs in advance if a need to import medicines for the use of a member of a mission or a family member will arise. The import of firearms is subject to a separate procedure (please note chapter 7).
Import and purchase of tax free vehicles is explained in detail in chapter 5.
The members of the administrative and technical staff of missions may import their personal removal goods exempt from customs duties in connection with their first assignment to Finland including the six-month period following their arrival in Finland. They may not, however, acquire goods from warehouses, with the exception of a motor vehicle which may be purchased from an import business according to the provisions in chapter 5.
4.4 Export of Goods
Finland uses electronic customs declarations also for outgoing goods. Usually the shipping agent takes care of the necessary declarations. More information on the declarations is available from the Customs.
Some restrictions are imposed on the exportation of certain commodity groups, such as valuable antique and artisan items and items of considerable national historical value. These restrictions also apply to exports by diplomatic missions and members of missions.
Missions or members of mission planning to take valuable items out of the country should contact the National Board of Antiquities to make sure that the export of the item in question is not prohibited. More information on the restrictions on exporting items can be obtained from the Customs.
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