How to import or export an automobile between Italy and Switzerland?

Feb 10, 2026

Complete guide to customs clearance of cars and automobiles between Italy and Switzerland. What documents are needed, what taxes are paid, what is the COC, EUROTAX, Form 13.20A and Form EUR.1. All the answers to frequently asked questions about importing and exporting vehicles at the Italian-Swiss border, by Franzosini SA Stabio, certified AEO operator.

HOW TO SELL IN SWITZERLAND?

Oct 20, 2024

How to sell in Switzerland? Complete guide to export and customs clearance, comprehensive overview of how to sell in Switzerland, with practical tips and up-to-date information. Find out what documents are needed, how customs clearance works

WHAT IS MEANT BY ABANDONMENT OF GOODS?

Apr 18, 2023

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...

WHAT INCOTERMS YIELD?

Apr 18, 2023

Each acronym codified in Incoterms clearly defines who should bear the costs and responsibilities for each part of transportation and customs…

HOW IS THE TAXABLE WEIGHT CALCULATED?

Mar 25, 2022

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...

WHAT IS CARNET ATA?

Jun 3, 2021

ATA CARNET AND TEMPORARY IMPORTATION When the goods are to be destined for temporary use abroad with a view to a future reintroduction into the national territory, a temporary export (DDAT) may be carried out. The main goods for which this scheme is applied are:...

WHAT IS T1?

Jun 3, 2021

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...

TRANSPORT GOODS TO SWITZERLAND?

Sep 14, 2020

Transporting goods to and from Switzerland? Arrange your shipments between Italy and Switzerland efficiently and quickly with Franzosini SA
We will take care of your goods shipments to Switzerland!

WHAT ARE THE ZIP CODES IN SWITZERLAND?

Aug 29, 2020

ZIP CODE SWITZERLAND Postal codes ZIP CODE SWITZERLAND enable javascript to use this map Distribuzione in 24/48h Stradale e/o ferroviario Distribuzione in 24/48h Stradale e/o ferroviario Distribuzione in 24/48h Stradale e/o ferroviario Distribuzione in 24/48h Stradale...

WHAT ARE EXCISE TAXES?

Jun 3, 2020

Excise taxes are taxes levied on products such as alcohol, petroleum and tobacco. They apply to EU and imported products and are regulated by EU law. Excise goods must be stored in excise tax warehouses.

WHAT IS A DUTY-FREE IMPORT?

Jun 3, 2020

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;...

WHAT DOES COV MEAN?

Jun 3, 2020

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?

Jun 3, 2020

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...

WHAT IS THE DUTY?

Jun 3, 2020

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...

WHAT IS A CUSTOMS FREE POINT?

Jun 3, 2020

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...

WHO HAS TO WORRY ABOUT MAKING INSURANCE AGAINST ALL RISKS?

Jun 3, 2020

WHO HAS TO WORRY ABOUT MAKING INSURANCE AGAINST ALL RISKS? The forwarder provides transport insurance only at the express written request of the principal. Its function is limited to procuring the appropriate transport insurance. If the assignment generally requires...

WHAT IS THE CITES?

Jun 3, 2020

CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora signed in Washington in 1975-hence the more common way of identifying it as the Washington Convention-and regulates the trade and transport of these particular...

WHAT IS THE CLEARANCE WARRANT?

Jan 12, 2020

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE WARRANT Shipping, export, import or customs document area. GENERAL CLEARANCE MANDATE Customs administration centralized counting procedure (pcd) As part of import customs procedures, the use of a customs account (PCD) is required so that the Federal...

WHAT IS VAT?

Jun 3, 2019

VAT means Value Added Tax. This is a tax that applies to goods, commodities, products of nature and raw materials released for consumption in a given member state of the European Union. VAT is levied in the member state where the goods are to be released for...

customs operations Chiasso

Feb 8, 2019

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE For your customs operations in Chiasso, Stabio, Ponte Tresa and Brissago 3 CUSTOMS OPERATIONS IN SWITZERLAND AND ITALY Every day thousands of tons of goods of any type cross our borders, traveling by road, rail, water or air. Franzosini’s...

ELECTRONIC ASSESSMENT DECISION (EMI)

Sep 15, 2018

ELECTRONIC ASSESSMENT DECISION (EMI) THE ELECTRONIC FORMAT THE TRANSITION TO THE ELECTRONIC FORMAT OF THE ELECTRONIC ASSESSMENT DECISION (EMI) WE TRY TO CLARIFY THIS DELICATE PASSAGE WITH A SERIES OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Source: www.evvdatacenter.ch What is the...

WHAT DOES INTRASTAT MEAN?

Jun 4, 2018

The Intrastat control system was designed because the VAT rates applied in the various Member States are different and it is not possible to apply the same VAT mechanism to goods in free circulation traded between Member States of the European Union. For example, for...

WHAT DOES ADR MEAN?

Jun 4, 2018

European Agreement on the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road ADR is the European agreement concerning the international carriage of dangerous goods by road. With the ADR Directives, a Europe-wide regulation governing the transportation of dangerous...

IS THE WARRANT NECESSARY FOR THE ISSUANCE OF EUR1?

Jun 3, 2018

With regard to the issuance of the Certificate of Circulation of Goods “EUR 1″, if conditions permit, it is necessary for the customs operator to have a special mandate from the exporting company to issue and sign in his own name but on behalf of the obligated...

WHAT IS A TRANSIT?

Jun 3, 2018

Transit is a customs operation secured by the prior filing of a special surety bond covering customs duties. When a shipment under customs control needs to be moved from one point to another in the European Union, it is escorted by a T1 (External Community Transit) or...

WHAT IS THE COMMUNITY CUSTOMS CODE?

Jun 3, 2018

The Community Customs Code (CCC) regulates all aspects of customs operations taking place in the European Union and lists the general principles on which Community customs law is based. Instead, operational details are described in the Enforcement Provisions of the...

WHAT DOES EORI MEAN?

Jun 3, 2018

EORI – Economic Operators Registration and Identification This is the European Unified Customs Numbering System for the registration and identification of economic operators. The identification number consists of the state abbreviation and data in alphanumeric...

WHAT ARE THE CONDITIONS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF EUR1?

Jun 3, 2018

In the first instance, it is emphasized that the customs regulations admit validity to the declaration of origin affixed to the invoice (if the goods are produced in the European Community with PREFERENTIALITY character) up to a value of the goods of Euro 6000.00 (CHF...