Tuontimäärää

Tuontimäärää, or import quantity, refers to the amount of goods that are imported or intended to be imported and is reported to customs or other regulatory authorities. The term is primarily used to determine regulatory and fiscal obligations related to an import, such as duties, taxes, and licensing requirements. The unit of measure for tuontimäärä depends on the product and its corresponding tariff code, and can be kilograms, liters, pieces, or other units.

In practice, tuontimäärää is declared in customs declarations and import documents. In Finland and other EU member states, imports from outside the EU are assessed by customs based on tuontimäärä along with value, origin, and classification to determine possible customs duties, value-added tax, and any excise taxes. For intra-EU imports, customs duties may not apply, but tuontimäärä remains relevant for VAT and excise obligations. Incorrect or incomplete information about tuontimäärää can cause delays, penalties, or reassessment.

Some goods are subject to quantity-based restrictions or licensing, such as firearms, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or certain food and beverages. In these cases tuontimäärä can affect whether a shipment is allowed, requires permits, or is limited by quotas. For travellers, personal allowances cap the tuontimäärä that can be brought across borders, with limits varying by country and purpose of travel.

Overall, tuontimäärä is a practical metric linking the physical amount of imported goods to regulatory and fiscal considerations. It is typically documented in commercial invoices, packing lists, and customs declarations. Related concepts include tuonti, tullit, arvonlisävero, and erityisluvat.