Importation of Japanese cars in Switzerland

Importing a Japanese car into Switzerland. To import your car into Switzerland (or a motor vehicle such as a motorbike for example), a certain number of formalities must be observed. Here is a summary of the steps to take. General steps for residents who want to import their car Customs formalities for vehicles: differences according to the date of purchase for your Japanese car Importation Administrative procedures for importing a car into Switzerland If you have opted for resident status (B permit), and you decide to import into Switzerland the car (or other motor vehicle) that you bought in your country of origin, you will have to comply with very precise customs formalities for your Japanese car: complete the customs clearance formalities for your Japanese car in Switzerland (in Switzerland and in France or in your home country in the European Union). insure your vehicle with an insurance company in Switzerland apply for registration at your local motor vehicle office. You will then be given an appointment to have your car inspected in Switzerland. The formalities are carried out in all cases at the Japanese car customs in Switzerland. We advise you to call the customs services in advance to inform them of your arrival concerning your Japanese car Import. At the end of this formality, you will be given an official document certifying the clearance of your Japanese car. The formalities are different depending on the date of purchase of the vehicle 1/ Vehicle purchased more than 6 months before entering Switzerland When you move house, you have the right to import most of your goods as a removal item and benefit from the exemption of customs duties. The vehicle for your personal use is part of your household goods in Switzerland. In this case, you will be exempt from vehicle tax and VAT on your Japanese car in Switzerland. However, you will have to commit yourself not to sell your vehicle for one year. If you wish to do so, you will have to declare it to the Swiss customs and pay the corresponding sum to your Japanese car import. In this case, you have one year to register the vehicle. Documents to provide for your Japanese car in Switzerland: copy of the application for customs clearance for removal goods vehicle registration document invoice proving the date of purchase of the vehicle and its value identity document work permit, residence permit, settlement permit or residence permit insurance.

2/ Vehicle purchased less than 6 months before entering Switzerland In this case, it is not possible to benefit from customs clearance as a removal item. You will therefore have to pay the various taxes of your vehicle in Switzerland: VAT of 8% Consumption tax of 4% Taxes and customs duties In this case, you have one month to register the vehicle. Documents to be provided : the vehicle registration document of your Japanese car in Switzerland invoice proving the date of purchase of the vehicle and its value identity card residence permit, settlement permit or residence permit insurance

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Mickael ibers

Manager Usa and Dubai Motorimport at Motorimport

Car enthusiast Mickael has become an expert on vehicle imports from Dubai and the United States. He knows the costs, transportation and regulations for each vehicle.

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