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Facts & figures 2022

The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security provides comprehensive security at the border – for the benefit of the public, the business community and the state. Would you like to know what we have achieved in the past year? Here you will find everything from species protection to customs clearance and the respective figures.

Passar 1.0: What companies need to know

Passar 1.0: What companies need to know

Passar 1.0: What companies need to know

On 1 June 2023, the FOCBS will put the first version of the new goods traffic system Passar into operation. Passar is gradually replacing the current freight applications NCTS and e-dec. A new feature is the staggered changeover to Passar for the various user categories. Further Information

War in Ukraine

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Information about Ukraine

All information on customs facilities in relation to Ukraine.

Entry conditions and first points of contact for refugees:
State Secretariat for Migration SEM.

Fraudulent messages

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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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