Navigating Non-EU Swiss Customs Formalities
Switzerland is not a member of the European Union. Consequently, trade between Turkey and Switzerland operates under the Turkey–EFTA Free Trade Agreement. The A.TR certificate is not valid for Switzerland; shipments must be accompanied by an EUR.1 movement certificate or an approved exporter origin statement.
Inter Logistics coordinates electronic T1 transit documents through EU territory and coordinates final import declarations with Swiss Federal Customs (BAZG) at border terminals including Basel-St. Louis and Chiasso.
Specialised Equipment for Alpine Corridors
Swiss transport is subject to strict heavy vehicle road tax (LSVA) and specific weight restrictions. Our fleet of modern Euro 6 tractive units complies with the highest environmental standards, ensuring cost-efficient Swiss transit.
Case Study: High-Value Precision Engineering [Example Scenario]
[Example Scenario] A manufacturer in Gebze dispatched high-value optical measurement assemblies to a laboratory in Zurich. Inter Logistics executed GPS-monitored box trailer transport with comprehensive EUR.1 customs documentation, completing Swiss customs clearance in Basel within 30 minutes of arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is an EUR.1 certificate required instead of an A.TR for Switzerland?
Because Switzerland is not part of the EU-Turkey Customs Union, preferential tariff treatment is governed by the Turkey-EFTA Free Trade Agreement, which exclusively recognises EUR.1 certificates and origin declarations.
Are trucks permitted to drive through Switzerland at night?
Switzerland enforces a strict nationwide night driving ban (Nachtfahrverbot) for heavy commercial vehicles between 22:00 and 05:00. Our dispatch planners schedule routes to avoid delays.