Switzerland Import Duties

Switzerland is a country in Europe and is surrounded by countries from the European Union (EU), but it is not a part of the European Union. Receiving a package from Switzerland? Then you pay import duties, known as import tax, because Switzerland is not a member of the EU.

Curious about import duties for Switzerland? For example, which documents do you need for countries outside the European Union? We answer here your most important questions about import duties and sending a package to Switzerland.

Calculating Import Duties for Switzerland

You only pay import duties if the value is €150 or more. In addition, you always pay VAT for the goods. If you want to calculate the exact amount of import duties for Switzerland, it is challenging. It is not easy to calculate the amount in advance yourself. There are online tools that give you an indication of import duties, but the final amount is determined at the time of import by customs.

Import Duties Calculator of ParcelParcel

Receive an estimate of the import duties, VAT, and clearance costs of your shipment within 10 seconds. At ParcelParcel, we think it's important that everyone can send internationally easily! We notice that many of our customers want to have an estimate of the import duties, VAT, and clearance costs.

Here's how it works:

1. Go to our Import Duties Calculator (or scroll down)
2. Enter the data according to the example in our calculator
3. You will immediately receive an estimate of the import duties, VAT, and clearance costs:

The Importance of the HS Code

The HS code is always important, especially for countries outside the EU. You can prevent paying too much in import duties or additional costs. A correct goods code, also called HS code, on the customs invoice ensures that your shipment is processed correctly. Customs can determine how much import duties and other import taxes you pay over the import based on this code. We have created a tool in MyParcelParcel with which you can easily look up HS codes based on a description. You need an account to use our HS code tool, but you can register for free.

Importing from Switzerland?

Because Switzerland is not an EU country, all goods you want to import from Switzerland must first be cleared by customs. Want to import from Switzerland to Belgium or the Netherlands? It's actually quite simple. When you want to import a package, you fill it in the shipping tool. At the fields "pick up in" and "deliver in" you click on the icon "reverse".

More about shipping from or to Switzerland?

Switzerland is a member of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). On the website of the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, you can find more information about export rules for Switzerland. For example, about rules for temporary import. If you send a shipment via ParcelParcel, we will also create a customs invoice for you next to the shipping labels.

If you have any questions about import duties, VAT, or the clearance process, please feel free to contact us via Live Chat (working days 08:00-17:30 hours). Our support specialists are happy to help you with your questions. You can also contact us by phone or e-mail.