# Switzerland: import VAT and de minimis

> Switzerland charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 8.1%. Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to CHF 0 pay no customs duty. Switzerland has its own customs tariff, which Liechtenstein also applies. Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF).

Source: https://staging.border.bot/countries/switzerland
Last updated: 13 October 2026

[Countries](https://staging.border.bot/countries) / [Switzerland](https://staging.border.bot/countries/switzerland)

## Key facts

- Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 8.1%
- De minimis: No duty up to CHF 0; tax always charged
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff

## Currency and customs tariff

Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF).

Switzerland has its own customs tariff, which Liechtenstein also applies.

[Liechtenstein](https://staging.border.bot/countries/liechtenstein)

## Import VAT and other taxes in Switzerland

Switzerland charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 8.1%.

## De minimis in Switzerland

Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to CHF 0 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## What changed recently

The newest release on this page, the de minimis thresholds for Switzerland, went live on border.bot on 13 October 2026.

## Frequently asked questions

### What currency does Switzerland use for customs?

Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF). Its de minimis thresholds are stated in CHF.

### What is the VAT rate on imports into Switzerland?

Switzerland charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 8.1%.

### What is the de minimis threshold in Switzerland?

Since 1 January 2024, consignments with a customs value of up to CHF 0 pay no customs duty. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

### Which customs tariff does Switzerland use?

Switzerland has its own customs tariff, which Liechtenstein also applies.

## Sources and updates

The import taxes for Switzerland come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for Switzerland come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 13 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 13 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Machine-readable: https://staging.border.bot/countries/switzerland.json