Modes of transport: road, post, courier, rail, air, waterway
Customs clearance procedures differ depending on the mode of transport, such as lorry or train. An overview of the different modes of transport is given below.
rail traffic
Information on customs declaration for merchandise in rail traffic. Learn when declaration is necessary and the regulations for transporting in regional trains.
Courier by post, online shopping, mail-order company
This page provides information on the customs clearance of goods imported into Switzerland, including customs duties, VAT, and special import regulations. It also explains how to declare goods and the rules for duty refunds in case of re-exportation.
Road traffic
Merchandise exported from Switzerland must be declared to Swiss Customs. Most merchandise is transported by road. This page provides an overview of the import procedure and regulations on different modes of transport.
Special case: border zone traffic
This information page contains a corresponding section with directives on border zone traffic.
All of the directives on modes of transport at a glance.