Tallinn, Estonia
Customs clearance in Tallinn
Import and export clearance for shipments to and from Tallinn. Customs clearance in Estonia is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Industries in Tallinn and how we support them
Tallinn is the centre of Estonia's digital economy, with technology companies and start-ups, and has a strong electronics manufacturing sector, including contract manufacturers and an Ericsson production site. Wood processing and timber products are major exports from the region. Ziem Logistics supports these supply chains with air freight through our airline network via Tallinn or Helsinki, Next Flight Out and On-Board Courier for electronics and prototypes, sea freight via Muuga Harbour, road freight via the ferries to Finland and Sweden, and in-house customs clearance with the Estonian Tax and Customs Board.
Operational logistics facts for Tallinn
| Hub | Specialisation | Local advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) | Belly and freighter cargo | Estonia's main air cargo gateway |
| Muuga Harbour | Containers and bulk | Estonia's main cargo port, rail-connected |
| Tallinn ferry terminals | Ferries and ro-ro to Finland and Sweden | Road freight to the Nordic countries by sea |
| Tallinn electronics sector | Contract electronics manufacturing | Urgent components by NFO or OBC |
Airports, seaports and connections in Tallinn
- AirportTallinn Airport
TLL - SeaportPort of TallinnMuuga Harbour
Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) is Estonia's main airport and air cargo gateway, with belly cargo on passenger flights to European hubs and freighter services. Long-haul freight usually connects via Helsinki or a continental hub. For sea freight, the Port of Tallinn operates Muuga Harbour, Estonia's main cargo and container port, the Old City Harbour with frequent ferries to Helsinki and Stockholm, and Paldiski South Harbour with ro-ro links to Sweden.
The Via Baltica (E67) runs south from Tallinn towards Pärnu and Riga, the E20 leads east to Narva, and the E263 connects the capital with Tartu. Muuga Harbour is rail-connected. Ferry and ro-ro services link Tallinn with Finland and Sweden, carrying trucks and trailers. We arrange pick-up and delivery across Tallinn and Harju County.
In-house customs team
Import and export entries for Estonia are prepared and filed by our in-house customs team. The same team checks the documents before the goods leave origin, so most open points are settled before the goods arrive.
Customs clearance in Estonia
In-house customs team
Customs clearance in Estonia is handled by our own in-house customs team.
Air freight to and from Estonia is booked through our carrier network.
Importers in Estonia need an EORI number issued by the Estonian Tax and Customs Board.
Documents we check before shipping
Commercial invoice, packing list, the transport document and, where needed, certificates of origin, licences or permits. We check that descriptions, values and HS codes are consistent across all documents before the goods move.
Frequently asked questions
Who clears imports arriving at Tallinn Airport or Muuga?
Our own customs team files the import declaration with the Estonian Tax and Customs Board under the EU Union Customs Code. We need your EORI number, the commercial invoice, packing list and transport document.
Are customs formalities needed on the ferries to Finland?
Estonia and Finland are both EU members, so goods in free circulation travel without customs formalities. Non-EU goods or exports need the correct transit or export documents, which we prepare.
Do electronics exports from Estonia need licences?
Some electronic and encryption products are dual-use and need an export licence for destinations outside the EU. We check the classification and include the licence reference on the declaration.