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SWITZERLAND
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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 proceeding information is
a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household
goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for
general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such
regulations are subject to change without notice, Rinkens Moving International
cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double
check with your local embassy or consulate.
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