Ordinary or end-use relief
Confirm whether the Swiss importer is using an ordinary tariff route or claiming a reduced rate linked to the goods’ intended use.
Switzerland
Most UK e-commerce parcels follow the ordinary import route. Specialist end-use duty relief depends on the Swiss importer, the intended use and the correct declaration data.
PRACTICAL STARTING POINTS
What to get right
Importer commitment
Where end-use relief applies, the Swiss importer normally needs an accepted digital commitment from 1 November 2026.
Declaration data
Provide a specific description and intended-use information so the Swiss declarant can select the correct relief code.
Most parcels
Typical UK e-commerce parcels are unlikely to change unless the importer relies on this specialist customs relief.
UPDATES
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Switzerland updates end-use customs duty relief process
Relevant to: Swiss importers claiming duty relief linked to the intended use of goods.
Mainly for your carrier or customs broker
From Most UK e-commerce sellers need no change. Support the Swiss importer if this specialist relief is being claimed.
Published 28 Aug 2026Last reviewed 28 Aug 2026
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