Import tax on second hand furniture

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Dear ALL

As I am going to move to the Lausanne and want to post some of our furniture from our previous home into the Switzerland from aboard. I was wondering if there are any tax on posted second hand furniture or I can get them without any payment?

Thanks,

Ramin

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When we moved to Switzerland from the UK we were able to bring our furniture along without paying import duties.

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Dear Bichon Thanks for your answer. I was wondering if it is also applicable for posted Furniture from outside Europe.

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I don't think so. We used a removal company who completed all the paperwork to state they were our possessions from the UK. Anything posted would I suspect be considered as new and attract import duties.

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If it is done as part of your move, with the relevant forms for customs, no problem.

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Hello there, wondered if you would please guide me as to where I would find those forms. I have no clue. My partner is going to drive to Switzerland from UK carrying some household stuff. Do I need pay for import tax, and how could I clear custom?

Many many thanks!

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Apologies for the bump of old thread.

I have a similar scenario.. I was given table and chairs by my mum years ago (she got as wedding gift in 1950s)..

I’m now shipping them from UK to Switzerland and can’t find definitive process to declare and/or calculate import tax.

My hauliers sent some info but no links. I can provide below .. searched here but goes in circles looking for the correct form ...

here

I guess this applies...

“ b) Used Goods: You must produce a clear valued list of the furniture and effects being imported – this must

show realistic values as you will be charged tax based on the total value.

“

Any help appreciated..

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I think your courier has to make an e-dec and clear the merchandise through a commercial border crossing.

https://www.bazg.admin.ch/bazg/en/ho...ec-import.html

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Many thanks ..

I downloaded the QuickZoll app, perhaps useful for individuals crossing borders 👍

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Since these were your mother's furniture there is actually a procedure for you to not pay any import tax. You need to fill out the customs form that you have 'inherited' them (which works even if she isn't deceased as household goods are often first divided up amongst relatives at an earlier stage.) "Goods under an early inheritance can also be permitted duty-free." see https://www.bazg.admin.ch/bazg/en/ho...property-.html for the correct forms and details.