Swiss Federal Customs Administration (BAZG)

The BAZG’s vehicle import page sets out the legal framework that all other import services work within. It explains the 12-month ownership and use requirement that determines whether a vehicle qualifies as duty-free household goods, the forms needed at the border crossing, and the distinction between personal imports and commercial ones.

Reading this page first helps you understand whether your car is likely to qualify for the exemption or whether you’ll be paying the standard 4% automobile tax and 8.1% VAT. The site links through to the eDec customs declaration platform and lists the approved entry points for vehicle imports, saving a call to a specialist for basic eligibility questions.