Consultation opens on lowering the tax-free limit in tourist traffic
Bern, 30.11.2023 - Parliament has adopted motion 19.3975 "Improving fair taxation in the flow of goods in local border traffic". This parliamentary mandate is to be implemented by lowering the tax-free limit. According to the motion, goods in tourist traffic should only be exempt from import tax (VAT) up to a total value of CHF 150 per person. The current tax-free limit is CHF 300 per person. The consultation will last until 15 March 2024.