A few days ago, the classic Ferrari was transported from Germany to Switzerland for our private collector. The customer requested that the vehicle be transported in a closed transporter. Within a week of the enquiry, the classic car, with its V12 engine and 428 PS, was imported.
Importing classic cars or vintage vehicles into Switzerland is straightforward with a little preparation. To import a classic car, you first need to know its actual value. The value of vehicles can be found in the purchase price or the TÜV certificate. When importing into Switzerland, the importer must expect to pay 4 per cent motor vehicle tax and 8.1 per cent VAT. To avoid having to be present in person, the driver acts on behalf of the customer with a power of attorney, whereby the customs duties must be transferred to the customs agent’s account prior to transport. The only documents required are the vehicle documents and the bill of sale.
