Shrimp & prawn export from Bangladesh to Finland
Bagda black tiger and golda freshwater prawn from the Khulna and Satkhira belt, graded to standard count sizes and shipped frozen in reefer. On the Finland lane, clearance runs through TRACES NT and CHED-PP.
| HS code | 0306.17 |
|---|---|
| Freight mode | Sea (reefer) |
| Transit time | 30-36 days |
| Gateways | Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) air; Helsinki sea |
| Temperature | -25 C core |
| Packing | 2 kg inner block x 5 per 10 kg master carton |
| Minimum order | 1 x 20 ft reefer |
| Season | Year round, peak March to September |
| 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 shrimp & prawn
Finland buyers on this line are typically ethnic grocery importers, vegetable wholesalers, foodservice suppliers. On the sea (reefer) route the consignment is 30-36 days from Dhaka, which for a product with a shelf life of 24 months at -18 c or colder 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 Shrimp & prawn 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 shrimp & prawn 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 reefer. 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 (reefer) 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.