How does shipping to Switzerland work?

As Switzerland is not a member of the EU, there are various aspects to consider when shipping. We are happy to support you with our customs clearance service.

Only above an invoice value of € 1,000 or weight of 1,000 kg the export must be declared to customs. To do this, they need an EORI number, which you can apply for at customs. This process is usually very quickly and the application for an EORI number alone is sufficient to complete the booking process with Cargoboard.

After booking, we will be happy to provide you with a sample commercial invoice suitable for customs and take care of the export declaration for you as well as any further communication with customs.

Which documents do I need for shipping to Switzerland?

Complete delivery note / packing list
Correctly completed export documents
Commercial invoice (in triplicate - signed in original)
EORI number
Customs tariff number
Origin of the goods (declaration of origin, if applicable)
Delivery condition (Cargoboard delivers only DAP)

What do I have to consider for shipping from Switzerland to Germany?

When sending your consignment from Switzerland to Germany, there is a special rule to consider. As the client of the transport, you must pay the import VAT for the consignment.

Note: The import VAT is usually 19 % of the value of the goods. For certain goods, such as books, a reduced rate of only 7 % applies.

As we make advance payment of the import VAT, we will charge you an additional presentation commission of 2% of the import VAT.

For shipments exceeding a net value of goods of 6000 €, you can check whether a EUR.1 form is eligible for your goods. The EUR.1 form replaces the declaration of origin for goods with a value of over 6000 €. You are welcome to contact the customs office in charge to find out whether your goods can benefit from reduced customs duties under EUR.1.

Information about EUR.1 can be found on the customs website.

You can find more information about customs clearance here.