Description: Andaxun specializes in shipping glasses from Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan to Finland by sea! Sunglasses and optical frames must obtain CE certification (Sunglasses EN ISO 12312-1:2022, frames EN ISO 12870), and metal frames must pass nickel release testing (EN 16128:2025, mandatory by the end of April 2026, with a limit of 0.5 μ g/cm ²/week). Double clear tax inclusive direct delivery to Helsinki and Kotka Port, door-to-door delivery throughout the country. Finland's value-added tax is 25.5% (one of the highest in the EU), and goods with a value ≤ 150 euros are exempt from customs duties (this exemption will be lifted by the EU from July 1, 2026). The importer must hold an EORI number, and the goods must complete ENS declaration in advance through the ICS2 system. Strictly control shock and pressure resistant packaging. The price is negotiable, and the delivery time is 35-50 days. Help you go global in compliance and seize the makeup market in North Europe and America!

Finland, a high welfare country in Northern Europe, with a mature Helsinki port route, is the core gateway for eyewear products to enter the Nordic market. But there is a fundamental difference between exporting to Finland and ordinary goods - sunglasses and optical frames are considered personal protective equipment (PPE) under EU regulations and are subject to EU 2016/425 regulations. They must pass CE certification (Sunglasses EN ISO 12312-1:2022, Frame EN ISO 12870), and metal frame components must pass nickel release testing (EN 16128:2025, mandatory from April 30, 2026). The Finnish Customs and Chemical Safety Agency (Tukes) has the authority to sample and test imported eyewear, inspect the CE mark and instructions for use. The 25.5% value-added tax is the highest level in the European Union, and Finland does not apply import value-added tax deferral. Importers must pay it during customs clearance. Andaxun International Logistics provides full container load/consolidation, double clearance and tax inclusive, and door-to-door one-stop services.

1、 Shenzhen to Finland eyewear sea freight price and delivery time: Helsinki dedicated line, one ticket, one negotiation

Departing from Yantian in Shenzhen/Nansha in Guangzhou/Dongguan Port, to Helsinki Port or Kotka Port in Finland, with a layover in Hamburg, the journey takes about 35-45 days. The whole process from door to door takes about 35-50 days. It is recommended to book shipping 3-4 weeks in advance during the peak season (June September).

One fixed price package: ocean freight+domestic trailer customs clearance+Finnish import customs clearance+customs duty (≤ 150 euros exempt)+15.5% value-added tax+final delivery. HS codes for glasses: 9003 (frames), 9004 (sunglasses, with a most favored nation tax rate of approximately 7%), 9001 (lenses).

|Full container load | 35-45 days | Shenzhen to Helsinki, transit through Hamburg|

|LCL | 38-48 days | Helsinki unpacking and distribution, land transportation to Tampere and Turku|

|DDP Door to Door | 38-52 Days | Coverage throughout Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, and Oulu|

Tax points: The minimum tariff point is 150 euros or the total freight tariff is ≤ 10 euros and is exempt from VAT. The VAT rate is 25.5% (starting from September 2024), and VAT is exempted for ≤ 22 euros. Finland does not apply for deferred import value-added tax, and value-added tax must be paid during customs clearance. Enterprises can submit a written application to Finnish customs for deferred payment.

2、 Shenzhen to Finland glasses sea freight customs clearance requirements: Three qualifications are indispensable

Finnish Customs is under the jurisdiction of the General Administration of Customs (Tulli), and importers must hold an EORI number to clear customs. Starting from 2026, Finland has fully implemented the ICS2 system, which requires a one-to-one correspondence between HS code, product name, value, and EORI code. General declarations will be directly rejected.

1. CE certification: Sunglasses are tested for transmittance, UV resistance, and impact resistance (6mm steel ball 45m/s impact), and the lens must be labeled with filter category (0-4 categories). Mirror frame inspection for dimensional tolerance, nose bridge flexion, and lens retention ability. The testing report must come from a qualified laboratory, with the CE mark printed on the product/packaging, and technical documents kept for 10 years.

2. Nickel release test (effective April 30, 2026): EN 16128:2025 replaces EN 16128:2015 with a limit of 0.5 μ g · cm ⁻² · week ⁻¹. The new standard specifies that coating testing is not a screening test, and samples that fail coating testing must undergo migration testing on all components.

3. EORI number and ICS2: If the declared value is ≥ 22 euros, the recipient's EORI code must be provided. Complete ENS declaration 24 hours before departure, with HS code, product name, cargo value, and EORI code corresponding one by one.

Core document list (pre reviewed by our company):

-Commercial invoice (in English, including 10 digit HS, CIF value, and both parties' EORI numbers)

-Packing list, certificate of origin (Form A eligible for tariff benefits), original bill of lading

-CE certificate and testing report, REACH declaration and nickel release report (EN 16128:2025)

-Finnish and Swedish product labels and instructions

-EORI number

Customs procedures (handled by Helsinki Cooperative Bank):

-Apply for EORI 2-3 weeks before departure

-Complete ICS2 declaration 24 hours before departure

-Electronic customs declaration upon arrival, CE documents and bilingual labels verified by customs and Tukes

-Proxy payment of customs duties and 25.5% VAT (can assist in applying for deferred payment)

-Posti/Finland Post delivers throughout the country

3、 Shipping packaging requirements for glasses from Shenzhen to Finland: Three layers in place to cope with long-distance transportation in Northern Europe

Glasses are precision and fragile products that are prone to damage due to rough shipping. They must be shock resistant, pressure resistant, and moisture resistant.

|Inner layer | wrapped in soft cloth or eyeglass bag and placed in the lens box, the lens is covered with protective film, and the vacuum box is attached to the lens|

|Middle layer | filled with sufficient cushioning materials (foam, bubble film, pearl cotton), and the mirror box is fixed without shaking|

|Outer layer | Five layer double anti corrugated cardboard box, sealed with "work" letter, tape ≥ 5cm; labeled with "fragile", "upward" and "Keep Dry" in both Chinese and English|

Wooden packaging must have the IPPC fumigation label (ISPM 15). Single box ≤ 25kg; product label "Made in China"; Place desiccant inside the box; The batch number corresponds exactly to the invoice. The label must include both Finnish and Swedish, and using only English is not compliant.

4、 Shenzhen to Finland Glasses Shipping Five Compliance Red Lines

1. CE certification cannot be skipped: it will be deducted upon arrival at the port without CE certification. It is recommended to start 2-3 months in advance.

2. Nickel release testing will take effect on April 30, 2026: EN 16128:2025 will become the Finnish national standard with a limit of 0.5 μ g · cm ⁻² · week ⁻¹, and coating testing and migration testing will be clearly distinguished.

3. Finnish+Swedish labels are a hard threshold: Finland requires labels to be in both Finnish and Swedish, and using only English will be considered non compliant.

4. VAT deferral does not apply to Finland: Unlike countries such as the Netherlands and Belgium, Finland does not apply import VAT deferral and requires payment of 25.5% VAT during customs clearance. Enterprises may apply in writing for an extension of payment.

Starting from July 1, 2026, the tariff exemption of 150 euros will be officially cancelled, and it is recommended to switch to the full container DDP mode in advance.

5、 Shenzhen to Finland Glasses Shipping Andaxun Operation Process

① Compliance consultation (providing CE and nickel release status) → ② One ticket one price (including VAT extension application evaluation+ICS2 declaration) → ③ Guangzhou Shenzhen Dongguan warehouse temporary storage for 5 days, checking bilingual labels → ④ Export customs declaration+ICS2 pre declaration (24 hours before departure) → ⑤ Shipping to Helsinki Port → ⑥ Double clearance+25.5% VAT payment → ⑦ Whole territory delivery

Andaxun International Logistics provides one-stop services for eyewear shipping from Guangzhou, Dongguan, Shenzhen to Finland, including tax and double clearance, door-to-door service - eyewear export experts from Finland, CE certification+nickel release compliance+Finnish/Swedish label support+15.5% VAT payment agency.

Shenzhen Andaxun International Logistics Co., Ltd

-  ☎  Phone: 0755-2968 6566

-  📍  Address: Xintian Avenue, Fuhai, Bao'an District, Shenzhen

-  🚢  Main business: international sea freight, air freight, FBA dedicated line, export of sensitive goods, double clearance and tax included

*(Note: CE certification and EN 16128:2025 testing must be obtained in advance (effective from April 30, 2026); Finnish labels must use both Finnish and Swedish; Finnish VAT 25.5%, not applicable for deferral; Starting from July 1, 2026, the 150 euro tariff exemption will be cancelled. Booking during peak season 3-4 weeks in advance. ）*