Exportation from Switzerland

The new Passar goods traffic system has been available since March 2024 for exporting goods from Switzerland. This page summarises the most important points for you to bear in mind when using Passar.

The checklist offers a comprehensive guide for exporting commercial goods from Switzerland, covering general prerequisites, customs declaration, border crossing procedures, as well as information on special procedures and costs.

An electronic export customs declaration is necessary for all commercial goods that you wish to export from Switzerland.

The new «Passar» goods traffic system significantly impacts export processes and IT systems. Explore special export procedures like the authorised consignor, temporary exportation, or processing and returning of goods. Specific procedures for the exportation of horses are also included.

The new basic process in goods traffic for transit and export is being rolled out with Passar 1.0. Along with the familiar goods process, a new transport process has been added.

This page provides information on exemptions, reliefs, and preferential tariffs in exportation, including the implications of the new system «Passar». It presents procedures for claiming customs duty refunds and importing goods at reduced rates.