Europe outside the EU
Shipping from Spain to Switzerland
Switzerland is not in the EU: every shipment goes through customs and pays Swiss VAT. On the other hand, since 2024 it charges no duty on industrial products, wherever the goods come from.
What you need to know
- Customs
- Yes. Export declaration in Spain and import clearance at Swiss customs (BAZG).
- Documents
- Commercial invoice with description, value and commodity code, plus a packing list.
- Export declaration (DUA) filed with the Spanish Tax Agency, which generates the MRN; the exporter needs an EORI number.
- Proof of origin (movement certificate EUR.1 or origin declaration): it only saves duty on agri-food products.
- Taxes at destination
- VAT at 8.1% (2.6% on basic goods). VAT amounts of up to CHF 5 are not collected. Since 1 January 2024 there is no duty on industrial products.
- Agreement with the EU
- EU-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement of 1972, with tariff preferences.
- Transport
- Lorry through France, parcel service and air freight.
- Cargo airports
- ZRH · ZurichGVA · GenevaBSL · Basel
- EU sanctions
- There are no EU restrictive measures on Switzerland.
Practical advice
Even a small parcel goes through customs and pays Swiss VAT on arrival. If you want to spare your customer any surprises, ship with duties and taxes paid and include them in your price.
Related guide: Documents for exporting outside the EU
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Information reviewed in September 2026. Regulations change, so they are confirmed in every quote.