Shipping from China to Switzerland: what it actually costs.

Every destination has its own arithmetic. This page is the CH version: the freight we charge today, the threshold that decides whether tax is due, and the paperwork that keeps a parcel moving.

Freight to CH

Air express, door to door, billed on the packed weight. Rates include handling; the service fee is separate and shown on the fees page.

Packed weight	Air express	Transit
0.5 kg	US$4.95	7–11 days
1 kg	US$9.90	7–11 days
2 kg	US$19.80	7–11 days
5 kg	US$49.50	7–11 days
10 kg	US$99.00	7–11 days

Sea consolidation costs about a third of air on parcels above 20 kg, with 30–45 days transit.

Customs

Threshold. CHF 150 — below it only VAT applies; duty is per kilo, not per value.

Tax. VAT 8.1%.

Our position. We declare the real value, every time. Under-declaring is fraud, and a seized parcel costs more than the tax saved.

What we check before it leaves Guangzhou

Every parcel is opened, counted, weighed and photographed. For CH we also check: Swiss duty is charged by weight, so heavy cheap goods can cost more than expected.

Popular categories to CH

watches and parts, outdoor gear, tools, cosmetics, precision instruments. If your item is not listed, send the link — we will tell you in writing whether we can ship it.

Common questions

How much is shipping from China to Switzerland? Air express runs about US$9.90 per kg, so a 2 kg parcel is roughly US$19.80. Sea consolidation is about a third of that on heavy goods.

What tax do I pay in Switzerland? CHF 150 — below it only VAT applies; duty is per kilo, not per value. VAT 8.1%. We show the estimate in the written quote before you approve.

What can't you send to Switzerland? Batteries above the carrier limit, liquids over one litre, aerosols, counterfeits, and anything on the destination customs list. Send the link and we confirm in writing.