E-vignette

E-vignette

Since 1 December 2023, the electronic toll sticker (e-vignette) for 2024 can be obtained via www.e-vignette.ch from the «Via Portal» of the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS).

New goods traffic system Passar

New goods traffic system Passar

New goods traffic system Passar

Passar is the FOCBS's new goods traffic system for the digital processing of customs procedures. Passar will be put into operation in several stages from June 2023 and will gradually replace the existing freight applications NCTS and e-dec.

Find the schedule using this link

Hacker attack

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Hacker attack

Impact on the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security and measures taken

Shopping abroad in the holidays

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Shopping abroad in the holidays

Here you will find information about souvenirs, product forgeries, duty-free allowances, food-stuffs and other topics which you have to take into consideration in terms of customs.

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Warning against phishing messages

Private individuals and businesses are increasingly receiving messages that claim to be from the "Federal Office for Customs and Border Security". Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS) is issuing a warning about these phishing messages and recommends ignoring and deleting them.

Media releases

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Java script is required to display press releases. If you are unable or unwilling to activate Java script you may use the link below to access the Federal Administration News Portal, where you can read the announcements.

To the Federal Administration News Portal

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Quick access to the information you are looking for

Whether you are an individual or company: this «assistant» will lead you step by step to the information you seek.


Opening hours Homepage

Opening hours

Not all units provide services for individuals and companies. You can use our list to apply filters and search for the unit that is open at the desired time.

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Tares customs tariff

The Tares customs tariff helps companies estimate the costs for their goods. The web application contains the customs duty rates by tariff number.

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Contacts

Individuals: Questions on cross-border shopping, online shopping, moving, vehicle importation, etc.

Companies: Questions on merchandise, technical support, bookkeeping, etc.

News

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Java script is required to display press releases. If you are unable or unwilling to activate Java script you may use the link below to access the Federal Administration News Portal, where you can read the announcements.

To the Federal Administration News Portal

Passar 1.0

Passar 1.0

On 1 June 2023, the first version of the new goods traffic system «Passar» will go into operation. Find out here what changes Passar will bring.

Tares customs tariff Homepage

Specialist information

News on free trade, the customs tariff and other specific topics for specialists.

Keep up to date with the latest news on electronic services.

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