Import of goods by private individuals
Generally, a duty-free allowance of CHF 300 applies to goods for private use brought personally during travel. If the total value of the goods carried exceeds CHF 300, all goods are subject to duty. Duty-free quantities and limits are only granted once per person per day.
The following allowances apply:
Alcoholic drinks
Persons aged 17 and over are allowed to import 5 liters of alcoholic beverages up to 18% vol. and 1 liter over 18% vol. once a day, duty-free.
In addition, the following customs duties apply:
Alcoholic beverages up to 18% vol.: 2 SFr/l
Alcoholic beverages over 18% vol.: 15 SFr/l
In addition, VAT of 8% of the value of the goods is due.
Tobacco products
Persons aged 17 and over may import the following quantities duty-free once per day:
250 cigarettes or cigars or 250 g of other tobacco products.
In addition, the following customs duties apply:
Cigarettes/Cigars: 0,25 SFr/piece
Other tobacco products: 0,1 SFr/g
In addition, VAT of 8% of the value of the goods is due.
hen and jewellery
For personal imports, hair and jewelry worth up to 300 Swiss francs are duty-free if no other goods are carried.
Attention: If you are carrying counterfeits, such as designer brand items or jewelry with fake precious metal stamps, Swiss customs is obligated to confiscate the counterfeit goods. Therefore, only purchase valuables abroad from authorized specialty stores!
Subject to changes and deviations.