Commercial freight from the EU to Switzerland needs customs planning because Switzerland is outside the EU customs territory. Prepare the required goods records and agree who handles EU export and Swiss import procedures before collection.
Information to prepare
| Item | What to establish |
|---|---|
| Parties | Exporter, importer, buyer and physical consignee |
| Goods records | Invoice or appropriate value document and packing details |
| Product information | Clear description, classification and any relevant restrictions |
| Origin | Reliable information and evidence for any intended preference claim |
| Shipment data | Package count, weights and transport references |
| Representation | Who submits each declaration and receives queries |
Swiss Customs identifies commercial invoices, origin or preference records and any necessary authorisations among the supporting documents to check. Exact requirements depend on the goods and procedure.
Do not infer customs treatment from proximity
A short road journey across the border still needs the appropriate procedure. Equally, any duty relief or zero tariff for a product does not by itself remove declarations, import VAT or service charges.
Coordinate clearance and delivery
Tell the manager if the goods must attend a particular customs location or if a representative has already been appointed. The clearance arrangements and operating hours need to fit the transport plan.
Before accepting the quotation
Confirm the customs work included in the Cargo Euro Hub offer and what the exporter or importer arranges separately. Provide the complete packed measurements and unloading requirements alongside the document information.
Read customs documents, customs costs and import charges.