Aromatic rice & pulses export from Bangladesh to Finland
Chinigura, Kalijira and Katari Bhog aromatic rice, plus masoor, mug and khesari dal, in retail packs or bulk sacks with your brand on the front. On the Finland lane, clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP.
| HS code | 1006.30 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (dry) |
| Transit time | 30-36 days |
| Gateways | Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) air; Helsinki sea |
| Temperature | Ambient, dry container |
| Packing | 1 kg, 2 kg and 5 kg retail packs in master cartons, or 25 kg and 50 kg bulk sacks |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft dry container |
| Season | Year round; aromatic rice harvest November to January |
| Entry system | TRACES NT and CHED-PP |
| Regulator | Ruokavirasto (Finnish Food Authority) |
Compliance route into Finland
TRACES NT pre-notification
CHED-PP raised in TRACES NT before arrival; consignment data supplied by us at booking.
Plant health checks
Ruokavirasto applies documentary, identity and physical checks at the entry point in Helsinki.
REX origin declaration
GSP preference claimed through our REX registration.
Bilingual labelling
Finnish and Swedish labelling is required on retail packs sold in Finland.
Why this lane works for aromatic rice & pulses
Finland buyers on this line are typically ethnic grocery importers, vegetable wholesalers, foodservice suppliers. On the sea (dry) route the consignment is 30-36 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 18 to 24 months leaves ample selling time on arrival. Supply runs year round, so a standing weekly or fortnightly booking is straightforward to hold.
Full grading, packing and variety detail is on the Aromatic rice & pulses product page; the entry rules and document set for every line into this country are on the Finland market page.
Documents that travel with the consignment
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Air waybill or bill of lading
- Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration)
- Phytosanitary certificate
- CHED reference from TRACES NT
Questions on this lane
What paperwork does aromatic rice & pulses need to enter Finland?
Commercial invoice, Packing list, Air waybill or bill of lading, Certificate of origin (EUR.1 / REX declaration), Phytosanitary certificate, CHED reference from TRACES NT. Clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP, administered by Ruokavirasto (Finnish Food Authority).
What is the minimum order on this lane?
1 x 20 ft dry container. First orders are often mixed with other lines so you can test several products in one consignment.
How long does the shipment take?
30-36 days on the sea (dry) route, plus clearance at Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) air.
Import rules change without much notice. Use this as a working checklist and confirm the live position with us and your customs broker before contracting.