Importation of Japanese cars in Switzerland by boat

Importation of Japanese car in Switzerland by boat. Administrative procedures for the importation of a car in 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 : complete the customs clearance formalities (in Switzerland and in France or in your EU country of origin). insure your vehicle with an insurance company in Switzerland apply for registration at the vehicle registration office in your canton. You will then be given an appointment for an expertise (technical control) for your Japanese car Importation The formalities are carried out in all the cases with the customs concerning your Importation Japanese car in Switzerland by boat. We advise you to call the customs services in advance to inform them of your arrival. At the end of this formality for any Importation Japanese car in Switzerland, it will be given to you an official document attesting of the customs clearance for any Japanese car in Switzerland.

Customs declaration You must declare the vehicle you wish to import permanently into Switzerland to a customs office responsible for the customs treatment of commercial goods for your Japanese car. Please present all the necessary accompanying documents for your Japanese car import to Switzerland by ship: invoice and/or sales contract the road permit or navigation permit and/or the registration certificate (even if it has already been cancelled) an identity document (passport or identity card) the customs import declaration (e-dec declaration) possibly a proof of origin issued by the seller Entry into Switzerland with a boat via the border waters Fees for all Japanese car imports into Switzerland The import of vehicles is subject to customs duties. The duty rates differ depending on the type of vehicle and the duty is calculated on the basis of the weight of the vehicle for your Japanese Car Import. Customs duties for road vehicles for all Japanese cars in Switzerland Customs duties for boats Customs duties are the same for new and used vehicles. Detailed information on customs duties can be found under Customs Tariff - Tares. Vehicles from countries that have concluded a free trade agreement with Switzerland can be declared duty-free or with tariff preference, depending on the circumstances. For this purpose, you must present a valid proof of origin. If you have any questions about the establishment of proofs of origin, please contact the authorities in the country of export. Further information can be found under Free Trade Agreements, Origin.