Transport to Switzerland requires customs clearance on both sides, because CH is outside the EU customs union, despite its proximity and duty-free trade in many industrial goods. You need an EU export declaration, commercial documents and import clearance in Switzerland. At OTSL Switzerland is one of our specialisms alongside the EU and the UK.
What to prepare before shipping
- A commercial invoice with the description and value of the goods.
- The data needed for the EU export declaration.
- Information on the origin of the goods if it matters for duty.
- The consignee data and the import clearance method in CH.
Why clearance is not a formality
A missing set of documents or an error in the goods description can stop a delivery at the border. That is why we settle the documents in advance and run clearance as part of transport, not a separate problem. We have experience on the Swiss lane and handle GB, EU and Switzerland customs.
How we work
One responsible contact runs the delivery to Switzerland, available 24/7, who knows the specifics of the lane. We advise what to prepare and make sure nothing stops at the border.
See transport to Switzerland, customs clearance and what makes deliveries to CH specific.
