Shipping to Switzerland, without the hassle
Compare top carriers in one overview, have your customs paperwork done automatically and ship at our negotiated rates. If you get stuck, our people help you out.
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Welcome discount · businesses only
10% off all your bookings for the first 4 weeks
No credit card, minimum volume or contract
What are you sending to Switzerland?
From documents to pallets. For each type of shipment you see the carriers that fit, with their delivery time.
Contracts, invoices and other papers. Express, with the delivery time the carrier gives for Switzerland.
Rate for documents →Choose between economy and express and see the expected delivery day for each carrier.
Rate for parcels →Heavier and larger freight to Switzerland, including handling of the export documents.
Rate for pallets →How to send a parcel to Switzerland
Four steps, no account needed to compare.
Enter your shipment
Address, dimensions and weight. You don't need an account to see rates.
Compare and choose
All carriers side by side, with price, delivery time and terms.
Paperwork done for you
The label and customs invoice are created and sent digitally.
Your chosen carrier picks up
Pick-up at the address you choose. Track your shipment in your account.
What you need for a shipment to Switzerland
Switzerland is outside the EU, so customs paperwork is involved. On our platform that's part of the same flow as the booking itself.
Shipping tips for Switzerland
Switzerland is outside the EU, so your shipment goes through customs. These four points help you avoid delays and extra charges.
Expect import duties and VAT
A shipment to Switzerland may be charged import duties and VAT. When you create your customs invoice, you always see an estimate of those costs, so you won't be surprised afterwards. Read more about the customs rules for Switzerland.
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Describe your goods precisely
Use a detailed English description and the right HS code for each item. Words like ‘sample’ or ‘spare part’ are the most common cause of delays at customs.
Decide who pays the import costs
You choose whether you pay the import costs (DDP) or the recipient does (DAP). Agree this with your recipient in Switzerland beforehand — it prevents refused parcels and return costs.
Enter dimensions and weight accurately
Carriers measure again when they collect. If the dimensions or weight differ, you get an additional charge. Measure the box including packaging and round up.
Booking checklist
Got everything to hand? Then you can book in two minutes
- ✓The recipient's full address and phone number
- ✓Dimensions and weight of each box
- ✓English description, value and HS code for each item
- ✓VAT or EORI number for business shipments
You book parcels to Switzerland straight online. The customs paperwork is created automatically and sent digitally to customs.
Good to know when you book
Postcode 9485 to 9498? Choose Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein uses Swiss postcodes, from 9485 to 9498, such as 9490 for Vaduz. Choose Liechtenstein as the country when you book, not Switzerland.
What can you send to Switzerland?
Switzerland has its own rules on what can enter the country, and carriers have their own restrictions. Here you see in one overview what usually goes through fine, what needs extra documents and what isn't allowed.
- Alcoholic drinks
- All products containing the biocide dimethyl fumarate (DMF)
- Animals and products of animal origin from third countries (outside the EU and Norway)
- Coffee
- Oil products
- Plants
- Radar detectors (import and export prohibited; return possible if correctly applied for and declared to customs and not already destined for destruction)
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- Tea
- Textile articles
The orange and red lists come from FedEx and apply to their economy service. With an express service more is sometimes possible; we check your shipment when you book.
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- DescriptionDescriptions like ‘Parts’, ‘Gifts’, ‘Samples’ or ‘See invoice’ aren't specific enough. Describe in English what it is.
- GiftA gift can also be charged import duties and VAT. ‘Gift’ on the customs invoice doesn't guarantee an exemption.
- PO boxDelivery to a PO box isn't possible. Give a street address.
Sources: FedEx International Connect, Country/Region-Specific Prohibited and Restricted Items (as of 1 July 2023). That is FedEx's economy service; with express more is often possible. The checks at booking come from our own platform. ParcelParcel: prohibited and dangerous goods. Rules change; if in doubt, ask us before you book. More about customs in Switzerland (in Dutch).
All about Switzerland
Compare carriers, rates and delivery times to Switzerland.
Have a shipment collected in Switzerland and sent to the Netherlands.
Read more →Import dutiesImport duties SwitzerlandWhat the recipient pays in import duties and VAT.
Read more →CustomsCustoms information SwitzerlandRules, prohibited goods and the documents you need.
Read more →What shippers to Switzerland say
Frequently asked questions about shipping to Switzerland
How much does it cost to send a parcel to Switzerland?+
The price of a parcel to Switzerland depends on the weight, dimensions, destination and the carrier you choose. In the calculator you see all the options side by side with the exact price for your shipment.
How long does delivery to Switzerland take?+
That depends on the carrier and the service. Each option in the calculator shows the expected delivery day, so you know where you stand beforehand.
Which customs documents do I need?+
For Switzerland you need a customs invoice with an English description, value and HS code for each item. You create it on our platform; we send it digitally to the carrier and customs.
Who pays the import duties and VAT?+
You choose when you book: you as the sender (DDP) or the recipient (DAP). When you create your customs invoice, you see an estimate of the expected costs.
Will my shipment be picked up from me?+
Yes, your shipment is picked up at your own address. If you book before the carrier's cut-off, the courier usually comes the same working day.
Is my shipment insured?+
Every shipment is covered by the carrier's standard liability. If you want the full value covered, choose our transport guarantee when you book.
Send your first shipment to Switzerland with a 10% welcome discount
Register your business account and use the discount on all your bookings for four weeks. No credit card, minimum volume or contract.
- ✓10% discount on all your bookings
- ✓For four weeks, from the day you register
- ✓No credit card, minimum volume or contract
Shipping as an individual? You can compare and book without an account.
Sending a parcel from Belgium to Switzerland
Live or work in Belgium? Then you send your parcel or package to Switzerland in exactly the same way. From Belgium, the calculator above is already set to Belgium as the pick-up country, so you see the rates from Belgium; otherwise choose Belgium under ‘From’. The carrier picks up your shipment for free at any address in Belgium, and we create the customs invoice for you automatically.
You ship through ParcelParcel Belgium BV, pay with Bancontact, KBC or Belfius among others, and if you have questions you can call our customer service in Belgium on 03 808 70 99.
Send parcels, pallets or letters to Switzerland easily and at a good price. Switzerland is outside the European Union, so sending your parcel works slightly differently from usual. Luckily ParcelParcel is happy to help with all the extra steps, such as creating all the customs invoices you need, free of charge.
Cost of sending a parcel to Switzerland
Curious what it costs to send a parcel to Switzerland? You can work out your shipping rate straight away with our rate comparison tool. You always get a track & trace code, and your shipment is delivered against a signature. Your parcel to Switzerland is also picked up from your home, and the shipment is handled only by couriers such as DHL and FedEx. The delivery time depends on the carrier you choose, but your parcel can be delivered in Switzerland within 1 to 2 working days.
Sending a parcel to Switzerland is easy and affordable with ParcelParcel. Benefit from fast delivery, sharp rates and reliable tracking for both business and private shipments. If you check the import duties and customs rules beforehand, your shipment goes through without surprises. Start shipping today and reach Switzerland without the hassle!
What can and can't I send to Switzerland?
Imports are checked by Swiss customs when they arrive, so make sure your parcel doesn't contain any prohibited goods. Some of these goods are coffee, tea, alcoholic drinks and oil products. For the full list, read our blog on customs information for Switzerland (in Dutch). A customs invoice is also needed for parcel shipments to or from countries outside the EU, so if you send a parcel to Switzerland you need to add a customs invoice to your shipment. ParcelParcel helps you draw up the customs form for parcels to Switzerland free of charge.
Sending a parcel to Switzerland: customs
Before you export your parcel or other goods to Switzerland, it's wise to read up on the customs restrictions. With the right preparation, your parcel gets through customs smoothly. Because Switzerland isn't part of the EU, Swiss customs can charge extra for import duties, VAT and clearance costs. You'll find more about this in our blog on the costs of international shipping.
Questions or need help? Contact ParcelParcel!
With us you quickly and easily find the lowest price, and we help you send parcels, documents or pallets to Switzerland. Whatever your question, our logistics specialists are ready to help and do everything they can to get your parcel to Switzerland as quickly as possible. You can also easily work out your shipping rate yourself with our rate comparison tool.
Questions about shipping your pallet, letter or parcel to Switzerland? Our logistics specialists are happy to advise you via live chat. Our customer service is also available by phone Monday to Friday on 085 877 16 56 (Netherlands) or 03 808 70 99 (Belgium). You can also email us at [email protected].