Customs and cross-border trade
Customs procedures, origin and Incoterms for goods moving between Switzerland, the EU and third countries.
Switzerland is outside the EU Customs Union, so every shipment across the border is an import and an export. We review tariff classification, preferential origin under the Swiss–EU free trade arrangements, customs valuation and the choice of Incoterms 2020 rule in sales and purchase contracts. In the EU we work under the Union Customs Code, Regulation (EU) No 952/2013, including customs warehousing, inward processing and Authorised Economic Operator status.
EU customs is changing. In March 2026 the Parliament and the Council reached agreement on a reform that creates an EU Customs Authority and an EU Customs Data Hub, phased in over the following years. We help importers prepare their data, their brokers and their internal controls for the new model.
Typical deliverables
- Customs and origin health check
- Incoterms 2020 review of key contracts
- AEO application or renewal file
- Special procedures assessment (warehousing, inward processing)
Contact
For new enquiries, write to contact@rhodaneadvisory.com with a short description of the question and the timetable. We reply within two working days.
contact@rhodaneadvisory.com