Zürich · Switzerland
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Switzerland × Trade, Customs & Supply Chain
Trade, Customs & Supply Chain in Switzerland
Moving goods and services across borders: customs, trade rules and supply chains. In Switzerland, that means local law, local regulators and local practice, handled by a qualified professional who practises there.
Who handles this work
On request
WONE Global can find the right Trade, Customs & Supply Chain professional in Switzerland for you.
No WONE Global Partner holds this yet. Send us your requirement: WONE Global confirms whether a vetted Associate firm can act, tells you who it is and checks for conflicts before any work begins.
Bring a requirement →Switzerland at a glanceWestern Europe
Zurich · Tuesday 3 November
20:07
Local time
- Currency
- CHF
- Working week
- Monday – Friday
- Dialling code
- +41
- Region
- Western Europe
What the rules say in Switzerland
Trade, Customs & Supply Chain, the essentials
From the Switzerland market guide: the points that matter most for trade, customs & supply chain, each with the source it was checked against.
Essentials guide · Source-checked research100% of statements checked against a source47 checked against an official source2 checked against a secondary sourceChecked 2026-10-19Not yet professionally reviewed
Switzerland abolished customs duties on industrial goods from 1 January 2024.
Decided by Parliament on 1 October 2021. Agricultural products were not addressed on the page opened.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19Imports into Switzerland are in principle liable to customs duties and to import VAT, plus other levies such as tobacco, mineral oil and automobile taxes where relevant.
Customs duties depend on the type, quantity and condition of goods when declared.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19Preferential treatment under free trade agreements applies only to goods meeting the rules of origin for which a valid proof of origin is presented.
Switzerland's free trade agreements are listed by SECO.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19Customs matters are handled by the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS/BAZG), and goods can be declared online for import, export or transit.
The SME Portal page refers to the e-dec system; the newer Passar system was not covered on the page opened.State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), SME Portal (kmu.admin.ch) · checked 2026-10-19
Read the full guide: Customs, trade and product rules
Scope
What the service covers here
- 01Map the trade and supply-chain flow
- 02Review customs, classification and import/export requirements
- 03Address logistics and contractual dependencies
- 04Reduce friction in cross-border movement and delivery
Key questions
What we will work through with you
- What needs to be decided before trade, customs & supply chain work starts?
- Who is professionally responsible in each country?
- Which other work, such as tax or employment, must happen at the same time?
- What information and decisions are needed from the business?
If your work involves another country or another area of expertise, WONE Global brings in the right professional and keeps all advisers informed.
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Professionals working here
No named lead for Trade, Customs & Supply Chain yet — these WONE Global professionals already work in Switzerland and can bring the right local colleague in.
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Cases
What clients bring to Trade, Customs & Supply Chain
The cases this service leads or joins, each with what is at stake, how WONE Global handles it and who handles it in Switzerland.
Urgent Our goods are stuck at customs abroad. How do we get them released?International trade, customs & sanctionsUrgent Our buyer abroad rejected the goods and won't pay. What now?Contracts, commercial disputes & collectionsWe want to start exporting to a new country. Where do we begin?International trade, customs & sanctionsWhich Incoterms should we use, and who pays duties and taxes?International trade, customs & sanctionsWhat duty will we pay, and is our customs classification right?International trade, customs & sanctionsHow do we check a new supplier abroad before we pay them?Supply chain, product safety & consumer claimsWhat do we need to import equipment or stock into this country?International trade, customs & sanctionsAre we paying too much duty, or at risk of a customs claim?International trade, customs & sanctionsHow do we set up a supply chain across several countries?International trade, customs & sanctionsOur shipment is delayed or blocked. How do we resolve it?International trade, customs & sanctions
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