Tampere is the most populous inland city in all of the Nordic countries and it is located in Pirkanmaa in the southern parts of Finland. It is also the second biggest city and it comprises an individual municipality in the country.
If you are planning to move to Tampere, regardless of the reasons for this, it might be wise to get your vehicle with you. However, one of the most important things that you should consider doing is hiring a reputable shipping agent with a lot of experience with shipping vehicles in Finland as there are a lot of regulations and procedures to be carried out. The A1 Auto Transport service is a shipping agency with plenty of experience and they are more than capable of ensuring a hassle-free and smooth transport process to any destination in Finland.
Shipping Methods.
When discussing the procedure with the shipping agent, the first thing youโd have to agree on is the shipping method. These include:
- Roll-on/Roll-Off: This would mean that your car is driven on a shipping deck on its own wheels and it is driven off once it arrives.
- Container shipping: Your car is going to be safely stored within a container ranging between 20ft and 40 ft, depending on your personal preference. You can also ship other items and this is one of the main reasons for which itโs more expensive.
Make sure that the RORO method is actually accepted by the port youโve chosen in Finland. You are also going to decide whether or not you want to get the door-to-door service or the door-to-port one from the A1 Auto Transport.
Vehicle Eligibility.
- You are going to have to submit Bill of Lading and Title Deed. If there is a lien youโd need a written authorization by the lien holder.
- Driverโs License.
- Extra set of keys.
- No valuable items or other belongings in the car.
- Winterization carried out if shipping in this period.
- S Insurance certificate.
Taxes and exemptions.
There are some situations in which you are going to be allowed to import the car to Tampere without being subjected to taxes by the Customs Department of Finland. This is not specifically designated for diplomats or VIPs โ you can import a tax-free vehicle if you intend to use it at least for six months. There is, however, a monitory value on the vehicle and if you exceed it you have to pay taxes. The vehicle has to comply by the emission standards set forth by the European legislation and youโd have to spend some additional money to get clearance from the Finish customs.
As you can see for yourself, there are quite a lot of things that have to be handled if you want to ensure a safe and sound transport process. This is why itโs highly advisable that you hire a professional shipping agency like the A1 Auto Transport. You can also contact the Finnish Embassy in USA if you want to obtain any further information.
Written By:
Joe Webster
Joe Webster began his journey in the auto transport field by attending the University of Southern California (USC), where he graduated with a Bachelor of Business Marketing.
After college, he started his career in the auto transport industry from the bottom up and has done virtually every job there is to do at A-1 Auto Transport, including but not limited to: Truck Driver, Dispatch, Sales, PR, Bookkeeping, Transport Planner, Transport Manager, International Transport Manager, Brokering, Customer Service, and Marketing. Working with his mentor Tony Taylor, Joe Webster has learned the ins and outs of this industry which is largely misunderstood.
With over 30 years experience in the industry, we've been helping people ship their vehicles, motorcycles, RV's, heavy equipment, household goods and more across the country or overseas without a hitch. Ask us anything.
