Shipping from USA to Finland

Shipping to Finland is a straightforward process with Meest USA. Our service simplifies international logistics through an easy online system. By following the steps below you will avoid pitfalls such as under-declared values, weak cartons, or missing forms. This explains every piece of shipping from the US to Finland: creating a shipment, packing, clearing customs, tracking, and choosing the right delivery speed.

A Package Shipping Guide

Where do we begin, then?

Creating your shipment with Meest USA

Open the Meest Portal. Click “New Shipment,” enter the recipient’s name, street, city, then list each product with its declared value. The system shows price from weight and size, offers insurance, and prints a bar-coded label.

Schedule pickup or drop at an agent; the box moves to the New Jersey hub and boards a direct flight to Helsinki.

Tips for packaging items for long-distance travel

Good packing keeps gifts safe through sub-zero holds. Review the checklist:

1. Use a double-wall box with at least five cm of padding around every item.
2. Wrap fragile products separately, fill gaps with paper or air pillows.
3. Seal seams with pressure-sensitive tape; slip a spare label and packing list inside.
4. Mark postcode and “FINLAND” on two sides in waterproof ink.

Remember that long darkness and low humidity can dry out delicate goods. Sealing snacks in moisture-proof pouches keeps them fresh until arrival. Shake the sealed box — if nothing moves, your package is flight-ready.

Know Before You Ship: Finland's Customs and Regulations

Finland follows EU import law, and clear paperwork speeds clearance.

Items That Are Not Allowed Into Finland

Avoid these products when you ship to Finland or face confiscation:

• meat, dairy, or fish lacking EU health stamps;
• weapons, ammunition, pepper spray, fireworks;
• counterfeit brands, pirated media, obscene material;
• loose lithium batteries above 100 Wh, pressurised aerosols.

Unsure? Ask Meest USA support before sending. A two-minute call beats a week-long seizure.

Taxes and Import Duties in Finland Explained Simply

Parcels under EUR 150 pay no duty but do incur 24 % VAT on item value plus shipping. Gifts above that level may face duty by tariff code. Declare honest values, cause lowball figures increase inspection time and fines. VAT bills arrive by text and must be paid before delivery.

Delivery Terms and Shipping Options to Finland

Standard air reaches Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku in 7-14 business days, sea shipping in 4-5 weeks and Lapland adds two. Prices start near $2.5/lb for sea shipping and $3.33 for air shipping pound using chargeable weight. Each option includes screening, fuel, and Posti hand-over, so no cash is due on parcel delivery to Finland.

How to Track Your Shipment From Pickup to Delivery

Enter your tracking number in the portal or app to see every scan, from U.S. pickup to customs release in Vantaa. SMS or email alerts keep the recipient updated and allow locker rerouting if nobody is home. Parcel visibility means recipients plan their day without guessing, and weather delays trigger automatic date updates.

Why Meest USA is The Right Choice for Finland Shipping

Meest offers transparent pricing, winter-route know-how, professional support, and optional insurance up to USD 5 000. Flexible pickup windows and real-time tracking make it easy to send parcel to Finland with confidence.

Conclusion

Every properly packed item will cross the ocean safely and reach the right doorstep — often sooner than expected. Next time you need reliable shipping to Finland, choose the partner that delivers peace of mind from your door to any Finnish city.

In order to make shipping parcels easier for our customers, we have created a Meest Portal. Our portal is a website we developed to elevate your customer experience by offering a variety of user-friendly amenities.

If you register, you can start enjoying these time-saving benefits:

• Estimate shipping cost to Finland.
• Fill in shipping information, and CN23 customs forms – all online.
• Locate nearest Meest agent or FedEx drop-off location.
• Examine shipped packages information.
• Review payment history.
• Create a database for your regular recipient shipments.

For customers who live in the U.S.:

• Use Meest Portal to calculate shipping cost
• If parcel value exceeds duty free limit, recipient is responsible to pay customs duties and taxes in the country of destination
• Estimated delivery time – 7-14 days
• Maximum weight of a parcel – 44 lb (20 kg)
• Any measurement of a box cannot exceed 150 cm (59 inches). Sum of length and maximum cross-sectional perimeter must not exceed 300 cm (118 inches)
• Every parcel to Finland is insured for $60.00. Any additional insurance will cost you 5% of the insured value