FAQ frequently asked questions

List of frequently asked questions in the logistics industry in general with answers.

VOC incentive fees

When crossing the frontier, certain goods may be subject to one or more of the following taxes:
Tax on volatile organic compounds, C.O.V. (V.O.C., volatile organic compounds);
CO2 tax on fuels
for which the relevant requirements must be observed. In this article we will focus on VOCs.

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SHIPMENTS TO SWITZERLAND

TRANSPORT AND SHIPPING SERVICES IN SWITZERLAND We offer you the right solution for your shipments in Switzerland, Italy and Europe, and we are able to guarantee you speed and flexibility thanks to our experience. If your goal is to have a capillary, safe and reliable...

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Transport Switzerland

TRANSPORT SWITZERLAND Shipping, transport Switzerland and general information Transport Switzerland Transport Switzerland Map with the list of each municipality, complete with zip code, spoken language and possible supplement for disadvantaged...

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WHEN ARE GOODS TO BE CONSIDERED COMMERCIAL?

Imposition of tradable goods for final importation Marketable goods are goods intended for resale or commercial use, including at the traveler's business. Goods intended for final import into the Swiss customs territory must be presented to a Swiss customs office and...

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WHAT ARE USURPATIVE GOODS?

A commodity is defined as usurious when it has been obtained using original components, names and labels supplied or approved by the owner, but is produced and marketed without the owner's permission. Customs is one of the agencies in charge of controlling and...

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WHAT IS MEANT BY CUSTOMS SPACE?

Customs spaces are the areas designated for customs operations and are, by definition, the areas owned by customs (offices, warehouses, and spaces for parking vehicles). Goods that are brought into customs spaces come under the direct control of customs and therefore...

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WHAT IS FRANCHISE REINTRODUCTION?

In the event that previously exported goods are to be re-imported into the same territory as they are, having lost the status of goods in free circulation in the EU after export, they would be subject to the payment of customs charges. One of the ways to avoid...

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HOW TO GET YOUR OWN CUSTOMS ACCOUNT?

  The centralized billing procedure is recommended for all importers and shippers who, on a regular basis, have to pay taxes on tradable goods. Benefits of the centralized counting procedure for the account holder Customs clearance without cash payment of taxes...

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IMPORT INTO SWITZERLAND

Declaration of goods Taxation of tradable goods for permanent import into Switzerland Marketable goods are goods intended for resale or commercial use, including at the traveller's or receiver's business. Goods intended for final importation into the Swiss customs...

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WHAT IS SMUGGLING?

It is smuggled when the goods are removed from customs control, not declaring them to the same, hiding them or falsifying transport and / or commercial documents. Smuggling can be simple or aggravated (the latter is a criminal offence) and normally involves the...

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