Items Prohibited by Post to 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Swiss Post and customs assess international parcels. Swiss VAT applies to goods imported above the de minimis threshold. Items above CHF 1,000 require a formal customs declaration. Prohibited items are seized. Switzerland's high purchasing power and low VAT rate make it a significant e-commerce import market.
Prohibited Items
The following items cannot be sent by post to Switzerland.
Vape E Cigarette
Vape / E-Cigarette is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Alcohol Spirits
Alcohol / Spirits is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Tobacco Cigarettes
Tobacco Cigarettes is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Coins Collectible
Collectible coins (numismatic) is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Firearms
Firearms is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Pepper Spray
Pepper Spray is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Pocket Knife
Pocket Knife is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Ammunition Sporting
Sporting ammunition is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Counterfeit Goods Warning
Counterfeit Goods is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Ivory Cites
Ivory & CITES-Listed Items is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Antiquities
Antiquities is generally prohibited from postal import into Switzerland.
Restricted Items
Cbd Oil
CBD Oil requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Cannabis Seeds
Cannabis Seeds requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Hemp Seeds Sterilised
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Codeine Medication
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Adderall Medication
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Tramadol Medication
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Gold Jewellery
Gold Jewellery requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Meat Products
Meat Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Dairy Products
Dairy Products requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Fresh Fruit
Fresh Fruit requires declaration / permit when posted to Switzerland.
Carrier-Level Restrictions
These carriers have additional prohibited items specific to Switzerland.
DPD (Deutscher Paket Dienst)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
GLS (General Logistics Systems)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
La Poste / Colissimo
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Deutsche Post / DHL Paket
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
China Post (EMS)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Japan Post (Yu-Pack)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Korea Post (EMS Korea)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
India Post (Speed Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Australia Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Canada Post
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
Asendia
Full carrier profile →- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Evri (formerly Hermes UK)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
- ✗Counterfeit branded goods (EU Reg 608/2013)
- ✗Asbestos-containing products
- ✗CITES Appendix I species + products
Pos Malaysia (Pos Laju)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)
SingPost (Singapore Post)
Full carrier profile →- ✗Alcohol (postal regulations)