Overview The following items may be imported into Switzerland by persons over 17 years of age without incurring customs duty by:
(a) Visitors from European countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. • 2l of alcohol (up to 15%) and 1l of alcohol (over 15%). • Gifts up to a value of CHF300.
(b) Visitors from non-European countries:
• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco. • 2l of alcohol (up to 15%) and 1l of alcohol (over 15%). • Gifts up to a value of CHF300.
Prohibited Imports Most meat and processed meat, absinthe and narcotics are prohibited. There are strict regulations on importing animals and firearms.