Customs Clearance in Switzerland for B2B Manufacturers

Import clearance (Switzerland): Electronic declarations, duty & Einfuhrsteuer (VAT) calculation, country-of-origin & preference handling, and release to free circulation or bonded status.

Export clearance: AES-ready data, invoices/packing lists, MRN/EAD, preference documents (e.g., invoice declaration, REX statement, EUR.1 where applicable).

Transit (NCTS/T1): Start, monitor, and close T1 movements for EU/CH lanes; guarantee handling and proof of discharge.

Bonded (duty-free) warehousing — OZL: Store under customs control, defer duty & VAT, enable re-export without Swiss VAT; kitting/labeling under supervision.

Classification & origin: HS code assignment, BTI/advance rulings support, preferential origin strategy, and supplier declarations.

Incoterms & fiscal setup: Align EXW/FCA/DAP/DDP with your cash-flow and risk model; Importer/Exporter of Record (IOR/EOR) solutions via licensed partners.

Compliance & security: KYC/AML screening, dual-use checks, embargo/sanctions monitoring, and complete audit trails.

Documents & data: Commercial invoice, packing list, product data, licenses/certificates, serial/lot traceability, ASN, and ERP updates.

Re-export programs: Import into CH, hold duty-free, ship to EU/global markets without Swiss VAT.

Cash-flow optimization: Defer duty & VAT until local sale; pay only when stock leaves bond.

Complex BOMs & multi-origin goods: Secure HS codes, origin and preference for every component.

Returns & rework under customs control: Repair/replace within bonded status to avoid unnecessary duties.

JIT/JIS supply: Pair customs with consignment/VMI and 5-day call-off from Swiss stock.

ERP/EDI/API: Orders, ASN, receipts, QC results, and serial/lot capture (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics, Infor).

Quality at the border: Swiss QA with 100% incoming inspection on request (FAI/PPAP, CMM, SPC/CPK).

Digital traceability: Batch/serial, photos, measurement reports, and proofs of exit/discharge securely archived.

Project or per-shipment pricing with clear cost-to-serve (duties, VAT, brokerage, storage).

Framework/blanket contracts aligned to your forecasts and call-off rhythm.

VMI/consignment add-ons for critical SKUs; no MOQ on standard components from Swiss stock.

Regions we sell/ship to: Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, Belgium, and Africa with consistent buy/cost logic and agreed SLAs.