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We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Switzerland.

Tariffs and trade agreements

No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply; look up your product's rate in Tares, the Swiss customs tariff.

Import requirements in Switzerland

Import VAT in Switzerland (B2B)
Import VAT of 8.1% is charged in Switzerland on the goods plus freight plus duty. FTA Switzerland Duty depends on the HS code; put both into the landed-cost calculator.
Customs identity: Swiss customs (UID) registration
Importers register with the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security; the business UID identifies the declarant. Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG)
Documents that travel with the shipment
Commercial invoice ยท Packing list ยท Transport document (CMR, bill of lading or air waybill) ยท Customs declaration, filed by you or your broker ยท Proof of origin, when claiming a preferential duty rate

Reviewed 2026-07-21. Full guide: how to import into Switzerland.

187 suppliers in Serbia on record

Manufacturers and wholesalers based in Serbia, each card carrying the open-record facts we hold and the source behind them.

Frequently asked questions

Can a company in Switzerland buy from a supplier in Serbia?
We track no embargo or sectoral sanctions programme covering this country pair. The ordinary rules still apply: customs, VAT and any product-specific permits in Switzerland.
What VAT applies when importing from Serbia into Switzerland?
Import VAT of 8.1% is charged in Switzerland on the goods plus freight plus duty.
Do Switzerland and Serbia share a trade agreement?
No shared trade bloc or bilateral agreement we track: standard (MFN) tariffs apply; look up your product's rate in Tares, the Swiss customs tariff.
What does a Switzerland buyer need to clear customs?
A business importing into Switzerland needs a Swiss customs (UID) registration. Importers register with the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security; the business UID identifies the declarant. A normal commercial shipment also travels with: Commercial invoice, Packing list, Transport document (CMR, bill of lading or air waybill), Customs declaration, filed by you or your broker, Proof of origin, when claiming a preferential duty rate.
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