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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Passport (copy of first three pages)
- Residence Permit or "Zusicherung Aufenthaltsbewilligung"
- Lease or Property Title of Residence in Switzerland
- Inventory (detailed) in English, German, French, or Italian, dated and
signed by the customer (three copies) showing:
- Full contents of this and any other shipments planned
- Appliances, giving make and serial number
- Customs Import Form 18.44 (in duplicate and signed by Customer) and a
list of alcoholic beverages needs to be completed upon arrival in Switzerland
- Returning Nationals require an Attestation of Residence issued by the
local authorities
- Foreigners require a Work and Residence Permit issued by the local
authorities
- Inventory for all shipments must be submitted with first shipment!
- Swiss: "Schriftenempfangsschein" (receipt for depositing
papers at the Town Hall)
- Form "Erklarung/Abfertigungsantrag fur Libersiedlungsgur"
(owners' declaration of personal household goods)
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- CUSTOMER MUST BE IN SWITZERLAND AND TAKE UP RESIDENCE PRIOR TO
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO IMPORT USED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL
EFFECTS DUTY-FREE (REGISTRATION WITH THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES IS REQUIRED FOR CLEARANCE).
- Used household goods and personal effects must be owned and used for a
minimum of six months and remain in Customer's possession for at least one year
- Items must be imported during the period of transfer of residence
(maximum of three years)
- Wedding Presents:
- Goods must be shipped within 3 months following the date of wedding for
free entry
- Inheritance:
- Admitted free of duty provided they are used and the declared owner lived
abroad
- Legal heirs must have their residence in Switzerland
- A declaration ("Declaration personnelle d'effects de
succession" form 18.46) must be completed and given to the local Swiss Customs
Direction before importation
- Used household goods given by a living person to an heir as inheritance
advancement ("Avance d'hoirie") is considered as inheritance goods
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
- New items (less than six months old) require an invoice, and must be
listed separately on the inventory
- Foodstuffs in quantity
- Alcoholic beverages (must be declared under penalty of heavy fines)
- Appliances and restricted items should be loaded last in the container
for easy access by Customs
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Drugs and narcotics
- Weapons (sporting and hunting guns may be imported with a permit)
- Ammunition
- Anti-radar equipment
- Animals products from protected/endangered species (ivory, skins, etc.)
- Cleaning fluids
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Duty-free if owned and used over six months and owner states it will not
be re-sold within 12 months of import
- All cars must comply with Swiss Government regulations
- Permission to import is granted on case-by-case basis
- Documents required:
- Passport
- Work Permit
- Title
- Purchase invoice
- Form 18.44
- Proof of Residence
- Valid Driver's License
- Foreign Registration Card
- Car license from previous country
- Household goods inventory
- Swiss Insurance Receipt
PETS
- Dogs, cats and birds permitted
- Proof of inoculation, veterinary attestation and anti-rabies shot
required
- Quarantine may be required
PETS
Due to the landlocked location, all surface freight shipments will arrive via a base
European port such as Antwerp, Belgium or Rotterdam, Netherlands. The Swiss
destination agent will move the shipment in bond to Switzerland for customs clearance.
Swiss customs officials are very strict about descriptive inventories. Under no
circumstances is the description of "Packed By Owner" allowed.
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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