Transit through Switzerland
Here you will find all the information your company needs about customs regulations and procedures for transporting goods through Switzerland.
Checklist for direct transit with Passar
Merchandise that transits through Switzerland must be declared electronically to Swiss Customs. Since 1 May 2024, transit goods declarations can only be recorded in Passar. NCTS is no longer available (see rollout schedule).
Transit Procedures
This page provides an overview of various transit procedures, including the common transit, national transit, and TIR transit. Learn about the implications of the new Passar goods traffic system on these procedures.
Taxes and duties (transit)
When transporting unassessed goods through Switzerland, import duties such as customs duty and VAT must be secured temporarily. Adherence to international transit procedures like the common transit procedure and the TIR procedure is essential.
Transport process with Passar
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.
Independent management of surety in the CTP
Procedure owners are responsible for compliance with the reference amount and request an increase in the surety under their own responsibility. The FOCBS provides companies with a corresponding monitoring tool, called Garanzia.
Freight forwarding/courier companies also perform customs clearance (export and transit)
Many freight forwarding and courier companies offer comprehensive customs clearance services in addition to goods transportation. These specialists, in regular contact with Customs, stay updated on legal requirements. Outsourcing customs formalities saves time and effort, especially for complex clearance procedures.