Importing From 🇨🇭 Switzerland
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This page covers applicable duty rates when importing goods originating in Switzerland. Rates vary by destination country and HS (Harmonized System) chapter. Trade agreements between Switzerland and the destination may significantly reduce or eliminate duties.
Applicable Duty Rates by Destination
| Destination | HS Chapter | Product Category | Duty Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Ch. 84 | Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | 0% | EU-Switzerland Bilateral Agreements: Swiss-origin machinery enters EU duty-free. Switzerland's machinery exports to Germany are substantial. |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | Ch. 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 0% | Pharmaceutical products (HS 30): EU-Switzerland bilateral agreements provide duty-free access for Swiss pharma. Switzerland is a top global pharma exporter (Roche, Novartis, Novartis). |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Ch. 91 | Clocks and watches and parts thereof | 4.8% | Swiss watches exported to the US: MFN rate applies (~4.2-4.8% depending on movement type). No US-Switzerland FTA. Swiss watch exports to US are significant (~CHF 2B+ annually). |
| 🇺🇸 United States | Ch. 84 | Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | 1.4% | Swiss-origin machinery to US: MFN rates 0-3.5% depending on product. ITA covers many items at 0%. |
| 🇨🇳 China | Ch. 91 | Clocks and watches and parts thereof | 0% | China-Switzerland FTA (in force 2014): Swiss watches enter China at 0% under CSFTA. Significant preference over MFN rate of ~12% for watches. |
| 🇨🇳 China | Ch. 30 | Pharmaceutical products | 0% | China-Switzerland FTA: Swiss pharmaceutical products enter China at preferential rates, many at 0%. MFN rates for pharma from non-FTA partners can be 4-9%. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Ch. 84 | Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts thereof | 0% | UK-Switzerland FTA (in force Feb 2021, based on EU-CH rollover): Swiss machinery enters UK at 0% preferential rate. Comprehensive industrial goods coverage. |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | Ch. 91 | Clocks and watches and parts thereof | 0% | UK-Switzerland FTA: Swiss watches enter UK at 0% under the trade agreement. UK is a major market for Swiss luxury timepieces. |
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