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Permit obligation (import and export restrictions)

When importing or exporting certain goods, various certification obligations and regulations must be observed. These include specific restrictions and prohibitions. The electronic customs tariff Tares provides an overview of specific requirements.

In case of uncertainty, please contact the competent permit office. Details can be found on the pages of the legal areas in question and the competent permit offices (see Further information).

Protection of public security

Protezione dei diritti commerciali

Protection of the environment

Protection of health

Protection of flora and fauna

Economic and agricultural measures

Display of the permit obligation in the electronic customs tariff Tares

Where possible, the conditions are listed in the electronic customs tariff Tares.

If, after querying a tariff number and clicking on «Display details» in Tares, there is an indication under the heading «Permit obligation», then the goods under that tariff number and any applicable key may be imported or exported only with a permit issued by the permit office mentioned, or an exemption from the permit obligation for import or export must be demonstrated.

The display of the permit obligation in the electronic customs tariff Tares is not complete. The relevant legal provisions are authoritative. In the event of uncertainty, please contact the competent permit office.