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Import and export customs clearance for international transport

International trade flows and their transport require smooth and legally compliant customs clearance.

Direct import and export customs clearance at the border crossing

With us as your partner, you benefit from our own customs clearance office directly at the border crossing. This means short distances, fast processes, and maximum security for all import and export transactions.

Customs declarations

Customs declarations

Preparation and processing of customs declarations (import & export)

Advice

Advice

Regarding customs tariffs, documentation, and preferential origins

Electronic transmission

Electronic transmission

Via e-dec/Passar and ATLAS

Direct coordination

Direct coordination

With transport and logistics processes

Interfaces

Interfaces

Supply chain and warehouse solutions

Individual support

Individual support

Customs advisory and brokerage services

Planning import and export customs clearance with Wohlwend

We handle your customs clearance directly at the border crossing – quickly and in compliance with the law.

Your advantages

Time saving

Through direct processing at the border location

Legally compliant processes

According to current customs regulations

Digital interfaces

For transparent processes

Personal points of contact

With comprehensive expertise

Flexible care

From individual orders to large-scale projects

Our solutions are ideal for

industrial companies

industrial companies

with regular flows of goods

Trading companies

Trading companies

with cross-border business

SMEs

SMEs

want to outsource customs processes efficiently

International corporations

International corporations

with complex supply chains

Practical example

Practical example

A Swiss trading company uses our import/export customs clearance service directly at the border crossing. Direct border processing has significantly reduced delivery times and eliminated the costs of external service providers.


Import and export customs clearance – here's how it works

1

Transmission of shipment data

You transmit the relevant information about the goods, the transport and the border crossing.

2

Review of documents

We check commercial invoices, export or import documents, and customs-related information for completeness.

3

Customs tariff classification and duty clearance

The goods are correctly classified and the applicable duties are determined transparently.

4

Electronic customs declaration

Customs declarations are made digitally via e-dec/Passar or ATLAS – directly through our customs office.

5

Customs clearance at the border crossing

The processing is carried out in compliance with the law and efficiently, without unnecessary waiting times.

6

Release and onward transport

Once approved, the goods are integrated into the transport or logistics process.

7

Documentation and billing

All documents are recorded, and you will receive a transparent invoice.

Jürgen Sutter
Jürgen Sutter
Head of Customs
Karl Egle
Karl Egle
Customs Manager
Stefan Rhyner
German Customs Expert

FAQ

How long does customs clearance take?

The duration of customs clearance depends on the complexity of the goods and the available documentation. It usually takes less than 30 minutes.

Which documents need to be available?

Export documents and commercial invoice.

What is a ZAZ account?

The Centralized Settlement Procedure (ZAZ) allows the settlement of import duties and import VAT via a customs account.

How are import duties calculated?

Customs duties for industrial goods classified under HS chapters 25–97 have been abolished as of 2024, while goods under HS chapters 1–24 are generally subject to weight-based customs duties. Import VAT is levied at 8.1% (standard rate) or 2.6% (reduced rate) and is calculated based on the value of the goods.”

What is Passar?

Passar is the new digital goods traffic system of the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG). Passar offers, among other things: faster and more efficient customs processes, greater transparency, and improved compliance.

Now you can use Wohlwend Transport for import/export customs clearance.

Benefit from fast, secure and transparent customs processes – directly at the Schaanwald (FL)/Tisis (AT) border crossing.