Commercial freight from Switzerland into the EU requires the appropriate Swiss export and EU import arrangements. The document set must reflect the actual goods, parties and reason for movement, with any transit procedure planned before dispatch.
Prepare the core information
- Swiss exporter and EU importer details.
- The actual collection and receiving addresses.
- Commercial invoice or other appropriate supporting value document.
- Packing list or equivalent package information.
- Classification, origin, quantities and weights.
- Required customs identifiers and representative authorisations.
If the goods are being returned after an earlier movement, identify that immediately and retain the original documents. A return should not automatically be declared as an ordinary new sale.
Confirm where clearance takes place
The truck may enter the EU before reaching the intended clearance location. The responsible representative must establish the correct procedure and supply the relevant references to the carrier.
Make sure any appointed customs office or authorised site is compatible with the route and schedule.
Check the receiving business’s responsibilities
The EU importer needs to understand the product requirements and applicable duty and VAT arrangements. A business receiving the pallet at a warehouse may not be the legal importer; identify both correctly where they differ.
Requesting Cargo Euro Hub transport
Send the route, packed dimensions, weight, dates and available customs information together. The manager confirms the offered transport and customs scope. If another broker is involved, provide a contact so document timing can be coordinated.
See import and export clearance, returned goods and EORI numbers.