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Shipping a vehicle to Switzerland requires specific expertise: the Swiss Confederation is not an EU member, which means a customs crossing at the border. EsyLoads masters these procedures to offer you a seamless service, from France all the way to delivery in Switzerland.
The French-Swiss border is one of Europe's most permeable in terms of commercial exchanges — but not when it comes to customs. Every vehicle entering Switzerland must be declared to Swiss customs. The main border crossings used by our carriers are Basel (Bâle) for northern and eastern Switzerland, and the Geneva corridor for French-speaking Switzerland. Geneva is a special case: the city is landlocked within the Ain department, creating very particular flows for local deliveries.
EsyLoads coordinates with partner customs agents for the import clearance. The beneficiary (Swiss importer) must however provide the vehicle documents for clearance. Our teams guide you through the required documents based on the type of import.
Importing a vehicle into Switzerland involves paying Swiss VAT (7.7% on used goods) and, depending on origin, customs duties. For new or recent vehicles valued above CHF 10,000, an appraisal may be required. EsyLoads works with approved freight forwarders to simplify this process. Deliveries are covered across both German-speaking Switzerland (Zurich, Bern, Basel) and French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne).
Switzerland is not in the EU but is part of the Schengen area. For vehicle transport, an import customs declaration is required. Our approved freight forwarder partners manage this procedure. The recipient must provide the vehicle documents (registration certificate, purchase invoice).
For customs clearance: the French registration certificate, purchase invoice in CHF, and the COC (certificate of conformity) if applicable. For Swiss registration, the cantonal technical inspection (MFK) will then be required.
Paris-Geneva or Paris-Basel: 2 to 3 business days accounting for customs processing. Paris-Zurich or Paris-Bern: 3 days. Times may vary slightly depending on queue at border posts.
Yes, CMR insurance covers the vehicle throughout the transport, including while waiting in the customs zone. Additional coverage is available for high-value vehicles.
Yes, our network covers the entire Confederation. For French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg), we use the Geneva corridor. For German-speaking Switzerland (Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lucerne), the Basel crossing is generally used.
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