Switzerland
Shipping Mode
Important
Every company operating in Switzerland receives a unique business identification number (UID). You need this UID to declare your goods electronically in Swiss Customs systems (e-dec web or e-dec Export). You can find out where to obtain the UID on the website of the Federal Statistical Office.
Merchandise that is imported into Switzerland must be declared to Swiss Customs in writing or electronically.
Imports
- The importer must have a valid importer code from Customs Authorities
- Imported goods must conform to licensed activities of the importer
- Imported goods must be accompanied with an Bill of Lading / Air Waybill, a Commercial Invoice, and a Packing List
Duties and tax
- The customs valuation is based on CIF (Cost, Insurance and Freight)
- Customs tariff applicable on imported goods depend on HS Codes
- The standard rate of Sales Tax imposed on imported goods into Switzerland
Required Documents
- Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
Exports
When exporting goods from Switzerland below documents required before exportation.
- Original Commercial Invoice
- Customs Declaration needs to contain exporter’s TIN number
Government Agencies
| Federal Office for Customs and Border Security FOCBS | www.bazg.admin.ch/bazg/en/home.html |
Seaport
| Basel Terminal |
| Bern Terminal |
| Geneve Terminal |
| Zurich Terminal |
Airport
| Zurich Airport |
Prohibited and Restricted
- All foodstuffs are prohibited including animal feed
- Monetary items including currency, fake money, and coins
- Publications that are offensive to religions, morals, human rights or aims to cause corruption and disorder
- Narcotics and drugs including heroin, opium, drugs raw material (powder, liquid), cannabis leaves, etc.
- Counterfeit goods covering all brands of clothes, machinery, shoes, electronics, watches etc.
- Fireworks*
- Ivory and ivory products*
- Furs*
- Jewelry, precious metals , stones, articles or antiques of exceptional high value*
- Bullion*
- Chemical waste and nuclear waste
- Hazardous as defined in IATA Regulations*
- Ammunitions*
- Human remains, including ashes*
- Animals, plants, All food items and perishable*
- All Switzerland prohibited items