Customs clearance Lausanne
Import and export customs clearance for companies in and around Lausanne. Declarations, duties and taxes, permits and release, prepared before your goods arrive.
- CityLausanne
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- AirportsGVA

- Customs authority
- Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS / BAZG)
- Customs clearance
- In-house, by our own customs team
- Systems
- Swiss Customs Act - Passar
- Importer requirements
- a Swiss business identification number (UID) and, for VAT, registration with the Federal Tax Administration where applicable
- Airports
- Geneva (GVA)
- Seaport
- Sea freight via Marseille or Genoa
Customs clearance for Lausanne
Ziem Logistics clears customs in Switzerland in-house. Our own customs team prepares and files every declaration, without sub-agents or outside brokers. Companies in Lausanne, especially in food, medtech and research, rely on fast and correct declarations. The Lake Geneva region around Lausanne combines global food companies with medtech and research.
- Import declarations for LausanneDeclarations with Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS / BAZG), duty and import tax calculation, and release for delivery in Lausanne.
- Export declarations from LausanneExport filings and evidence of export for goods leaving Switzerland.
- RegistrationsHelp with the importer registration required in Switzerland: a Swiss business identification number (UID) and, for VAT, registration with the Federal Tax Administration where applicable.
- Classification and originHS classification, preferential origin and duty estimates before your goods ship.
- Permits and regulated goodsLicences for pharma, food, electrical goods, dual-use items and other regulated products.
- Air and sea arrivalsClearance for cargo arriving at GVA and by sea via Sea freight via Marseille or Genoa.
Ziem Logistics operations desk
- Cut-off and acceptance times
- Current cut-off times for Lausanne on request: we confirm them with every booking.
Plan around local peaks in Lausanne
Holidays: In Switzerland, Christmas to New Year, Easter, Ascension Day, Whit Monday and Swiss National Day (1 August) can slow down customs, airlines and trucking. Book early and send documents in advance around these dates.
Air freight from and to Lausanne
Need the transport as well? We fly your cargo via Geneva (GVA), including Next Flight Out and on-board courier, and handle customs in the same shipment file.
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Main lanes from Lausanne
The most important connections from Switzerland, with our own team or trusted customs partners at destination.
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Customs clearance Lausanne: FAQ
Can't find your answer? Email ops@ziem-logistics.com or call +49 40 57290280.
Who clears customs for my goods in Lausanne?
Yes. Customs clearance in Switzerland is handled in-house by our own customs team.
What do importers in Lausanne need?
Importers in Switzerland generally need a Swiss business identification number (UID) and, for VAT, registration with the Federal Tax Administration where applicable. We check registrations, classification and permits before the shipment leaves origin.
Which customs authority is responsible for Lausanne?
Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (FOCBS / BAZG). Declarations are filed electronically (Swiss Customs Act - Passar).
How long does customs clearance take in Lausanne?
With complete documents and data, most entries are released within hours of arrival. Inspections, missing permits or holidays such as Christmas to New Year, Easter, Ascension Day, Whit Monday and Swiss National Day (1 August) can add time.
Can you also transport my goods to Lausanne?
Yes. We offer air freight via Geneva (GVA), sea freight via Sea freight via Marseille or Genoa, Next Flight Out and on-board courier.
Do you use local agents in Lausanne?
No. We work directly with the airlines and issue our own air waybills, and we do not use local agents. Where we cannot do it ourselves, we use a few long-standing, trusted partners for road transport and customs, under our procedures. We do not work as an agent for other forwarders: our customers are shippers and consignees.
Tell us about your shipment
Send us the lane, the goods and the timeline. We reply within one business day. For urgent cargo, call us directly.