FAQ frequently asked questions
List of frequently asked questions in the logistics industry in general with answers.Transport Switzerland
International transport to and from Switzerland
WHAT IS MEANT BY ABANDONMENT OF GOODS?
When, for any reason, the goods lying under customs control cannot be given a Customs Destination or a Customs Procedure, within the terms established by current legislation, the goods are considered abandoned (it is said "to the public treasury"). With the...
WHAT INCOTERMS YIELD?
Each acronym codified in Incoterms clearly defines who should bear the costs and responsibilities for each part of transportation and customs…
WHEN DO WE TALK ABOUT THE GREEN CHANNEL?
The Green Channel system is the EU's automatic customs mechanism for carrying out checks on customs declarations. It works on the basis of risk analysis and selects shipments to be checked based on predetermined parameters. It can give three results: "No Control" (NC)...
CALCULATION OF TAXABLE WEIGHT
TAXABLE WEIGHT HOW TO JUGGLE RATIO CALCULATIONS The transport offers, both national and international, are based for the correct calculation of costs, on the "weight / volume" ratio to obtain the taxable weight. The tool that allows to obtain the right allocation of a...
WHAT IS CARNET ATA?
CARNET ATA AND TEMPORARY IMPORTATION When goods are to be destined for temporary use abroad anticipating future reintroduction into the national territory, a temporary export (DDAT) can be made. The main goods for which this scheme is applied are: professional...
WHAT IS T1?
T1 (NCTS) is a computer document issued by one customs (Departure Office) and destined for another customs (Destination Office). T1 is assigned a number called MRN (Movement Reference Number), which is unique throughout the European Union and recognizable throughout...
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Transport Italy Switzerland, what documents are needed? Transport Switzerland For transport Italy Switzerland see our map with the list of each municipality, complete with postal code, spoken language and possible supplement for disadvantaged areas...
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WHAT ARE EXCISE TAXES?
Excise taxes are taxes on the manufacture of certain consumer products levied by each member state on its territory independently and according to a variety of criteria. The most common are those applied to alcohol and all products made from it (wine, beer, super...
WHAT IS A DUTY-FREE IMPORT?
Duty-free importation occurs when goods are imported without payment of customs fees. The "relief" of customs charges may result from special rules such as those governing the import of goods destined for: - diplomatic posts; - state offices; - international nonprofit...
WHAT DOES COV MEAN?
Incentive tax on volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are used as solvents in many industries and are contained in various products, such as in paints, varnishes and some detergents. Emitted into the air, these substances contribute,...
WHAT DOES TARES MEAN?
All merchantable goods as well as private goods not carried in personal luggage or private motor vehicle must be declared according to the customs tariff upon import and export. Like most customs tariffs in the world, Switzerland's is based on the internationally...
WHAT IS THE DUTY?
he Duty is a tax levied by customs on the import of goods from countries outside the EEC, and payment of the same allows these products to move freely within the territory of the European Union. This operation is called "Release for free circulation" (same goes for...
WHAT IS A CUSTOMS FREE POINT?
Goods whose end use is uncertain, goods subject to high duties as well as quota goods may be stored temporarily without being cleared through customs or taxed. A free point can be used for this purpose.The customs free point is operated by private entities, has a...