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Mail and courier consignements: exportation from Switzerland

When exporting postal and courier items from Switzerland, various regulations and procedures must be taken into account. Depending on the type and purpose of the shipment – whether it is a gift, a commercial consignment, a return for processing or repair, or the dispatch of letters and parcels – different requirements apply. The following pages provide an overview of the relevant regulations, information on correct customs declarations and details of the necessary accompanying documents.

Send letters and parcels

When sending letters and parcels from Switzerland abroad, you must comply with all applicable export regulations

Returns and Repairs

Learn how to return goods to Switzerland, request repairs or processing with a Swiss manufacturer.

Gift shipments to Switzerland

Gift items sent by private individuals abroad to private individuals in Switzerland are exempt from duties and tax up to a value of CHF 100, but tobacco products and alcoholic beverages are excluded.