China is Finland’s second largest trading partner outside the EU. International trade accounts for one-third of Finland’s GDP.

Currently, China-Europe Railway Express operates four routes from China to Finland, three of which run from Chongqing to Helsinki and one from Zhengzhou to Helsinki. Besides rail freight, air freight and ocean freight are common ways of transportation for goods from China to Finland.

Finland Customs Entry

Finnish customs is part of the EU customs system. The customs exempts goods within the EU from tariffs, but imposes tariffs on goods outside the EU. The tariff types and rates follow the EU unified standards.

Finland customs commodity codes

All commodities have been classified using numerical codes, which are called commodity codes. The commodity codes consist of a numerical code and a goods description, and they are used for the classification of goods.

The commodity code is a numerical code based on the WCO’s HS Nomenclature used worldwide. The HS describes the first 6 digits of the commodity code. The EU’s Combined Nomenclature (CN) adds 2 digits to the HS code. The EU’s TARIC nomenclature is made up of the 8-digit code of the CN plus two more digits.

It is important to use the right commodity code to ensure that you pay the correct amount of customs duties, taxes and other charges for the goods. The right commodity code also ensures the application of the appropriate provisions.

Finland customs duties and taxes

When goods are imported from outside the EU, such as China, so-called third country duty, that is, general customs duty is levied on them. In addition to the general customs duty, you may also have to pay other customs duties, such as anti-dumping duties, as well as VAT, other taxes or charges.

The customs value of goods, together with the commodity code and the origin, determines the amount of customs duty to be levied on the goods. It is also generally used as the taxable amount for import VAT.

A commercial invoice showing the price of the goods and the delivery terms of delivery, among other things, must be presented for the goods in connection with the customs clearance. The transport costs up to the point of entry into the EU, for example, are also included in the customs value. The point of entry is the location in the customs territory of the EU where the goods are first brought.

Air Freight from China to Finland

Air freight shipping service is ready when you must move your time-sensitive goods by air. We offer door-to-door and airport-to-airport international air freight transport service to Finland. CFC provides the most reliable and efficient air services for your Finland shipments.

There are 7 direct round-trip flights between China and Finland every week, including 4 flights from Shanghai to Helsinki and 1 flight from Zhengzhou to Helsinki operated by Juneyao Airlines, as well as 2 flights from Helsinki to Shanghai operated by Finnair.

Top Airports in Finland

Helsinki Airport (HEL), also known as Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, is the main international airport of the Helsinki metropolitan region and the Uusimaa region in Finland.

It is the fourth busiest airport in the Nordic countries. It serves as a hub for Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, and several other airlines. The airport offers flights to destinations throughout Europe, as well as to Asia and North America. In addition to passenger flights, Helsinki Airport also handles a significant amount of cargo traffic.

Air Freight Cost from China to Finland

Several factors influcing the air rate:

• Type of Goods
• Volume and Weight
• Air carrier and service type
• Pickup and Delivery Addresses
• Estimated dates for shipping and delivery

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Finland by AIR?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+
€7.05/kg	€6.65/kg	€6.40/kg

Our rates are clear and straightforward, with no hidden fees. We offer cost-effective solutions to fit your budget, ensuring excellent value for your money when air shipping to Finland.

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Finland

Plan your shipments confidently with our reliable shipping times to Finland. Our accurate delivery estimates ensure your cargo arrives on time, every time. Trust us for prompt and dependable shipping to Finland, meeting your deadlines and exceeding your expectations.

Generally it takes 5-7 days for air transportation. If you need it to arrive quickly, express flight takes 2-3 days.

Sea Freight from China to Finland

Streamline your international shipping to Finland from China with our comprehensive container shipping services. We offer both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) options to suit your needs.

Our dedicated team ensures efficient handling and secure transport of your cargo. Whether it’s commercial goods, personal effects, or oversized items, we provide reliable container shipping solutions tailored to your requirements.

Top Container Ports in Finland

Finland has a total of about 20,000 kilometers of waterways and 54 ports.

The main container port in Finland is the Port of Helsinki, which is considered the primary port for foreign trade in the country. More than 50% of Finnish imports are received at Helsinki.

Helsinki port is situated on the southern Finnish coastline at the mouth of the Vantaa river near the Gulf of Finland. Its strategic geographical location makes it the major seaport of Finland, with direct maritime connections to neighbouring countries like Russia while it has major trade relations with Germany, Britain, Denmark, Sweden, Estonia.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Finland

Container shipping services to Finland offering the most reliable Ocean freight with the cheapest shipping rates to Finland with a faster transit time to ship a 20ft container or a, 40ft container to the major ports in Finland.

⬇️How much is shipping to a business address in Finland by SEA?⬇️

26KG+	51KG+	101KG+	1001KG+
€1.60/kg	€1.50/kg	€1.30/kg	€1.25/kg

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Finland

The transit time varies and depends on factors such as the distance between the pick-up location in China and the delivery destination in Finland, the carrier service type, and the ocean route.

Generally it takes 35-40 days for the ocean transit port-to-port.

Working with CFC

CFC is the ideal logistics partner for transports to Finland from China. We can organize your transport to Helsinki, Espoo, Tampere, Vantaa, Oulu, Turku, Jyväskylä, Lahti, Kuopio and more cities in Finland at low cost and with easy handling.

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