Switzerland transporting goods across its borders requires customs formalities.
Although Switzerland is surrounded by the European Union, it remains outside of it, and transporting goods across its borders requires customs formalities. Those trading with Switzerland must be aware that deliveries to or from this country to the EU involve customs clearance. This is an additional task to organize when planning transport and a cost to add to the imported or exported goods.
It’s important to remember that importing goods involves customs duties and taxes. However, there’s a pleasant surprise – the basic VAT rate in Switzerland remains attractively low, even after this year’s increase, at just 8.1%.
Customs regulations and practices in Switzerland differ from those in the EU. Swiss importers often settle customs duties using a dedicated account, which is a significant convenience. However, those without such an account must pay the duties before crossing the border. Another surprise is that in developed Switzerland, these payments can even be made in cash at the border.CSG
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