Countries & regions
High-value transport to and from Switzerland
Switzerland is not an EU member – every consignment is exported and imported. For high-value goods there is an extra aspect: loan units, demo units and exhibits often return. Whether they can be temporarily imported is clarified in advance by the customs agent.
What matters
- Export and import
- Commercial or pro forma invoice, packing list and customs declarations in both directions.
- Temporary admission
- For devices with a return leg, an ATA Carnet or another procedure may be an option – your customs agent checks.
- Driving bans
- Night and Sunday driving bans for trucks affect the schedule.
- Destinations
- Research, medical technology and precision industry with their own delivery rules.
Planning questions
We clarify these points before quoting – the earlier they are known, the more precise the plan.
- Who is the shipper or recipient in Switzerland?
- Does the device stay there or come back?
- Who handles customs formalities?
- Does the date fit the driving bans?
- Who takes over at destination?
What we need from you
- Addresses
- Permanent or with return
- Customs responsibility
- Date
What we do for you
What we organise
- Individual planning of your consignment – handling, date and handover aligned
- Direct transport without transhipment and documented handover by agreement
- Additional insurance on request – scope clearly agreed in the quote
Good to know
Agree customs formalities early with your customs agent – then we plan the border crossing without waiting time.
How it works
- 01
Request
You state category of goods, rough route, date and special requirements – confidential details only in conversation.
- 02
Review
We clarify customs responsibility, return leg and date and plan the border crossing.
- 03
Quote
You receive a quote with the agreed scope – direct transport, handover and insurance as discussed.
- 04
Execution
Transport with the agreed documents, border crossing, handover to the named person.
Questions and answers: Switzerland
Do loan devices for Switzerland need customs papers?
Yes. For devices with a return leg, temporary admission, for example with an ATA Carnet, may be an option – your customs agent checks.
May a truck drive at night in Switzerland?
Generally not – night and Sunday driving bans apply. We plan the schedule accordingly.
Who handles the customs declaration?
That is defined before the quote – you, your customs agent or a partner.
Request
Request for this topic: Switzerland
Three steps. Anything you do not know yet can be left open.
Please do not enter exact addresses, security procedures or value lists here.
Details for planning
- Addresses
- Permanent or with return
- Customs responsibility
- Date