Includes customs regulations and contact information for this country's customs office.
Last Published: 2/14/2019

Goods intended for permanent importation into Switzerland must be delivered to a Swiss customs office and declared for customs clearance. 

The following documents should accompany the products:

  • Invoices

  • Certificates of Origin

  • Authorizations/Certificates

  • Official confirmations

  • Analysis certificates

  • Delivery notes

  • Cargo Manifests

  • Weight certificates

  • Assessment instructions

Switzerland employs an electronic customs declaration system called the “e-dec” through which customs declaration forms may be submitted. The party in charge of declaration must be authorized for electronic customs clearance by the Directorate General of Customs. The web application can be accessed here:
https://www.ezv.admin.ch/ezv/en/home/customs-declaration/declaration-companies/e-dec-import/import-customs-declaration-e-dec-web.html
The customs clearance agencies, freight forwarders, or logistics companies charged with customs formalities generally pay duties and value added tax (VAT) upon crossing the border and later invoice the total cost and service fee to the client. Before goods are imported, both parties should clarify who is in charge of handling the customs clearance.
Further questions may be directed towards the Swiss Federal Customs Administration through their contact form:
https://www.webapps.ezv.admin.ch/apps/contactForm/index.php?lang=en

 

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