Import customs clearance prices
Overview of customs duties and fees for import parcels
Duties and fees are incurred for importing goods into Switzerland. Find an overview here of the service fees which are incurred in addition to any customs and VAT costs when importing consignments.
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Swiss Post customs clearance includes the import clearance of letters, parcels and EMS consignments arriving in Switzerland by mail or via the GLS or Hermes Europe networks. We take care of the customs formalities for you and offer appropriate value-added services
| Country of origin | Basic customs clearance fee |
|---|---|
| Zone 1: Germany, France, Italy and Austria | 11.50 |
| Zone 2: Other countries | 16.00 |
| All prices in CHF, excl. VAT | - |
We also charge
- A goods value supplement of 3%
- VAT on the basis of the value of the goods
The maximum price for customs clearance is CHF 70.00
| Value-added services | Price |
|---|---|
| Inspection, value clarification and storage | 13.00 |
| Customs clearance of consignments that are subject to an order not prescribed by customs law | 13.00 |
| Import customs clearance preliminary agreement | 13.00 |
| Customs clearance of additional customs tariff numbers (ZTN) (> 5 ZTN; surcharge for each additional ZTN) | 10.00 |
| Transit clearance | 50.00 |
| Transshipment clearance | 80.00 |
| Special clearance (ATA Carnet etc.) | 25.00 |
| Registration of precious metals control (EMK) | 50.00 |
| Provision of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species | 50.00 |
| Provision of border veterinary examination (GTU) | 50.00 |
| Provision of plant protection | 50.00 |
All prices in CHF, excl. VAT
The services are part of the basis for the assessment of import value added tax (VAT) charged by the Swiss Federal Customs Administration (FCA). A calculation example can be found on the FCA’s website in the right-hand column.
The GLS incoterms govern the payment method between the sender and recipient for customs clearance and state levies (duty, VAT). With Incoterm 20, these costs are incurred by the importer. The sender always pays the transport costs.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Basic customs clearance price for neighbouring countries (DE, IT, FR, AT)1 | 11.50 |
| GBasic customs clearance price for rest of world1 | 16.00 |
| Maximum customs clearance price | 70.00 |
| Import customs clearance preliminary agreement | 13.00 |
| Non-customs legislation/authorization | 13.00 |
| Notification | 13.00 |
| Customs[1]/VAT charges | Depends on parcel contents |
All prices in CHF excl. VAT, 3% surcharge on the value of goods
1 ↑This customs clearance is conducted in Switzerland and is subject to VAT in accordance with VAT law 641.20 Art. 52 paragraph a.
The GLS incoterms govern the payment method between the sender and recipient for customs clearance and state levies (duty, VAT). With Incoterms 30 and 40, the exporter and importer share these costs. The sender always pays the transport costs.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Import administration1 (telephone, fax, postage, papers etc.) | 10.00 per consignement |
| Disbursement fee1 | 2% of customs/VAT, at least 10.00 per consignment |
| Zoll1/MWST-Abgabe | Depends on parcel contents |
1 ↑ This customs clearance is conducted in Switzerland and is subject to VAT in accordance with VAT law 641.20 Art. 52 paragraph a.
The GLS incoterms govern the payment method between the sender and recipient for customs clearance and state levies (duty, VAT). The sender always pays the transport costs.
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Transit costs for self customs clearance: Delivery of parcels with duty unpaid to a Swiss customs office and creation of the accompanying slip or any follow-up costs for any non-erased accompanying slip | 50.00 per consignement |
| Reminders and tax receipts from second dunning level | 30.00 pro Mahnung |
| Additional customs tariff number | For a consignment with more than five customs positions, 10.00 per additional position |
| ZAZ reclassification | CHF 30.00 per consignment |
| Customs clearance of consignments that are subject to an order not prescribed by customs law or an additional levy.1 | 13.00 |
| Inspection, value clarification and storage | 13.00 |
All prices in CHF, excl. VAT
For questions on import customs clearance, visit our page “FAQ on imports/customs” page. Please send queries using our contact form.
Contact
If you have any questions about import customs clearance, please contact
Postal Customs Clearance Customer Service (letters and parcels)
Please call +41 848 639 639 or write to us
GLS Customer Service (parcels)
Please call +41 848 858 686 or write to us