Shipments to the United States from Franzosini SA include FCL and LCL ocean freight (20' and 40' containers) from European ports of Genoa, Antwerp and Rotterdam to New York, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Charleston and Savannah, and air freight via Zurich, Milan Malpensa and Geneva to major US airports.
Since 2025, US tariffs of 31% on Swiss goods make correct HTS tariff classification and evaluation of possible exemptions or sectoral exclusions essential. Our team handles all documentation for US Customs and Border Protection: ISF (Importer Security Filing, mandatory 24h before ocean loading), entry summary, certificates of origin and declarations for special regimes.
Ocean: 12–18 days to the east coast (New York, Charleston, Savannah), 25–30 days to the west coast (Los Angeles, Long Beach, Oakland) via Panama Canal. Air: 1–3 business days to all US destinations. Express door-to-door air service with customs clearance included for urgent shipments of samples, spare parts and pharmaceuticals.
Major export categories from Switzerland to the US include: pharmaceuticals, gold and precious metals, watches and precision instruments, industrial machinery, chemicals and medical devices. For each category we provide guidance on correct HTS classification and possibilities for reduction or exclusion from reciprocal tariffs.
For imports from the USA to Switzerland: since 2024, Switzerland abolished industrial tariffs, so American goods imported into Switzerland are subject only to Swiss VAT (8.1%) with no additional duty. We handle import clearance at Chiasso, Basel and Zurich airport.