tullihenkilöstö

Tullihenkilöstö refers to the personnel of the Finnish Customs (Tulli). They are responsible for enforcing customs laws, collecting duties and taxes, and guarding Finland's borders against illicit cross-border activity. The work includes overseeing movement of goods and people, applying export controls, enforcing sanctions, and protecting consumer and business interests. Their tasks include risk-based inspections, cargo and baggage checks, processing declarations, determining tariff codes and values, and ensuring correct duties and taxes are paid. They also monitor compliance with import and export licenses, permits, and intellectual property rights, and collaborate with other authorities to prevent smuggling, fraud, and security risks.

Roles within tullihenkilöstö include customs officers and inspectors, risk analysts and investigators, excise and origin specialists, border-control and enforcement personnel, IT and data specialists supporting customs systems, and administrative staff. They are deployed at border crossing points, seaports, airports, and inland offices, as well as in mobile or rapid-response teams. In the EU context, they cooperate with national authorities and participate in EU-wide risk management and information exchange.

Recruitment typically requires relevant higher education, practical training, and language skills; new personnel undergo formal training at the Finnish Customs training programs and ongoing professional development. Values such as legality, integrity, and service to citizens guide daily work. The tullihenkilöstö operates under Finnish law and EU regulations, balancing efficient trade and travel with effective border protection.