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Importing Cars to Switzerland

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Switzerland

Importing a used Japanese car to Switzerland with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: -. Typical shipping time: Container (34-41 Days).

Year Restriction

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Destination Port

Geneve and Zurich

Time of Shipment

Container (34-41 Days)

Vessel Schedule

Container (Weekly)

Shipping Line

Enzian Ship Management

Inspection

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Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Switzerland

Left Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of left-hand drive vehicles is permitted in the country.

Inspection

Switzerland Import Regulations: Before a vehicle can be registered in Switzerland it has to undergo a technical inspection, which will be carried out by the Automobile Services of the canton it is to be registered in.

Technical Inspection

Used foreign vehicles imported in Switzerland must undergo technical test at the cantonal road traffic office before it can be used on roads.

A month before the technical inspection, the importer is required to visit the licensing office with the foreign vehicle license, the Form 13.20A, the exhaust test document (Abgaswartungsdokument AWD) and an insurance certificate from a Swiss motor insurer.

A customs declaration form showing that the vehicle formed part of the importer’s personal effects on immigration is also required. The technical inspection is done to ensure that the vehicle satisfies Swiss standards for being road worthy.

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Switzerland

  • Custom duties: CHF 12 to CHF 15 per 100kg unladen.
  • The VAT for vehicles is 7.7%.

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Switzerland

  • Invoice or contract of sale
  • Vehicle registration document/certificate (even if already cancelled)
  • Proof of identity (passport, identity card, etc.)
  • Import customs declaration
  • Possibly proof of origin from seller
 

Import Consultation Request

Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

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Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

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Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country