Looks like I’ve got to go to Geneva, to take a car for inspection by the FIA, but as it then goes straight to a test the truck will be loaded with the equipment and a car.
Firstly not done the Swiss border, read about customs clearance and getting a card for road tolls. But what is the procedure, have done a search but would appreciate up to date advice for entry and exit of Switzerland.
Secondly what paperwork am I going to need as I’m not actually delivering the goods?
ATA Carnet, or would something simpler like a CMR work?
muckles:
Looks like I’ve got to go to Geneva, to take a car for inspection by the FIA, but as it then goes straight to a test the truck will be loaded with the equipment and a car.
Firstly not done the Swiss border, read about customs clearance and getting a card for road tolls. But what is the procedure, have done a search but would appreciate up to date advice for entry and exit of Switzerland.
Secondly what paperwork am I going to need as I’m not actually delivering the goods?
ATA Carnet, or would something simpler like a CMR work?
It’s years since I ran Swiss, so I won’t rabbit on about past days.
Email or phone Swiss customs direct yourself?
In spite of all the horror stories I found them professional and helpful.
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Edit to add.
Just like t’older days there are offices with agents at the major frontiers, not free but they will solve problems.
muckles:
Looks like I’ve got to go to Geneva, to take a car for inspection by the FIA, but as it then goes straight to a test the truck will be loaded with the equipment and a car.
Firstly not done the Swiss border, read about customs clearance and getting a card for road tolls. But what is the procedure, have done a search but would appreciate up to date advice for entry and exit of Switzerland.
Secondly what paperwork am I going to need as I’m not actually delivering the goods?
ATA Carnet, or would something simpler like a CMR work?
It’s years since I ran Swiss, so I won’t rabbit on about past days.
Email or phone Swiss customs direct yourself?
In spite of all the horror stories I found them professional and helpful.
.
Edit to add.
Just like t’older days there are offices with agents at the major frontiers, not free but they will solve problems.
Thanks for the reply, I have normally found as long as you do it the right way most officials are quite helpful,
The car is owned by the team but the arrangements are being made by the manufacturer at the request of the FIA, I’ve tried to get message back to them asking them to get the FIA involved as I’m sure it’s not an uncommon procedure.
However after calling today I’ve now been told the inspection will take place in France, which makes things a lot easier.
You won’t be able to just use a CMR for a Swiss load, if everything you’re taking in is coming out again then a Carnet is the way to do it.
With your Carnet you’ll need a manifest list, usually stapled to the inside of the Carnet, this should list each individual piece of equipment on board (car, tools, spare parts etc) with each item numbered. Take approx 10 photocopies of the manifest list with you as customs will want copies to keep (you probably won’t need 10 but better to have some spares).
If you’re not using an agent you’ll also need a letter from the Carnet owner giving authority for you to act as their agent.
There’s two counterfoils and two vouchers you’ll need stamped on the way in, Export and Import. You need to fill out a few details on the counterfoils, type of goods and packaging, the numbers of the goods on your manifest (eg 1-100), vehicle reg etc.
Go to French customs first and get Export counterfoil and voucher stamped, then round to Swiss to stamp the Import ones.
For the road tolls, walk to the toll card office with your vehicle documents, fill in a form and they’ll give you a card, pop that in the machine at the office and follow the instructions.
You’ll need the km reading from your truck so remember this before walking to the office!
Take the printout from the machine and keep it safe as you’ll need it on your way out.
Exiting Swiss is same procedure but using Re-import and Re-export counterfoils and vouchers.
You’ll fill out your final km reading on the toll printout and hand this in at the barrier as you drive out.
Plenty of companies around that can prep a Carnet for you (for a fee!), we’ve used Rock-it Cargo at Heathrow before so they may be worth a call.
Sounds a bit complicated but easier to understand when you have the Carnet in front of you,
AJF3011:
You won’t be able to just use a CMR for a Swiss load, if everything you’re taking in is coming out again then a Carnet is the way to do it.
With your Carnet you’ll need a manifest list, usually stapled to the inside of the Carnet, this should list each individual piece of equipment on board (car, tools, spare parts etc) with each item numbered. Take approx 10 photocopies of the manifest list with you as customs will want copies to keep (you probably won’t need 10 but better to have some spares).
If you’re not using an agent you’ll also need a letter from the Carnet owner giving authority for you to act as their agent.
There’s two counterfoils and two vouchers you’ll need stamped on the way in, Export and Import. You need to fill out a few details on the counterfoils, type of goods and packaging, the numbers of the goods on your manifest (eg 1-100), vehicle reg etc.
Go to French customs first and get Export counterfoil and voucher stamped, then round to Swiss to stamp the Import ones.
For the road tolls, walk to the toll card office with your vehicle documents, fill in a form and they’ll give you a card, pop that in the machine at the office and follow the instructions.
You’ll need the km reading from your truck so remember this before walking to the office!
Take the printout from the machine and keep it safe as you’ll need it on your way out.
Exiting Swiss is same procedure but using Re-import and Re-export counterfoils and vouchers.
You’ll fill out your final km reading on the toll printout and hand this in at the barrier as you drive out.
Plenty of companies around that can prep a Carnet for you (for a fee!), we’ve used Rock-it Cargo at Heathrow before so they may be worth a call.
Sounds a bit complicated but easier to understand when you have the Carnet in front of you,
Thanks for the explanation, as I just posted I’m not going now, but might be useful for future reference. At least I’m now sure I need an ATA Carnet, we’re quite used to the process of getting them, but nobody had thought about customs clearance for Switzerland, until I mentioned it and I was probably the last person to know.
It seems a lot of effort for an hour or so, which maybe why they’ve decided on doing the inspection in France.
AJF3011:
You won’t be able to just use a CMR for a Swiss load, if everything you’re taking in is coming out again then a Carnet is the way to do it.
With your Carnet you’ll need a manifest list, usually stapled to the inside of the Carnet, this should list each individual piece of equipment on board (car, tools, spare parts etc) with each item numbered. Take approx 10 photocopies of the manifest list with you as customs will want copies to keep (you probably won’t need 10 but better to have some spares).
If you’re not using an agent you’ll also need a letter from the Carnet owner giving authority for you to act as their agent.
There’s two counterfoils and two vouchers you’ll need stamped on the way in, Export and Import. You need to fill out a few details on the counterfoils, type of goods and packaging, the numbers of the goods on your manifest (eg 1-100), vehicle reg etc.
Go to French customs first and get Export counterfoil and voucher stamped, then round to Swiss to stamp the Import ones.
For the road tolls, walk to the toll card office with your vehicle documents, fill in a form and they’ll give you a card, pop that in the machine at the office and follow the instructions.
You’ll need the km reading from your truck so remember this before walking to the office!
Take the printout from the machine and keep it safe as you’ll need it on your way out.
Exiting Swiss is same procedure but using Re-import and Re-export counterfoils and vouchers.
You’ll fill out your final km reading on the toll printout and hand this in at the barrier as you drive out.
Plenty of companies around that can prep a Carnet for you (for a fee!), we’ve used Rock-it Cargo at Heathrow before so they may be worth a call.
Sounds a bit complicated but easier to understand when you have the Carnet in front of you,
I reckon there is someone in the FIA on brown envelope level with someone in DHL as they advertise themselves as partners in Formula E and Endurance Racing
AJF3011:
You won’t be able to just use a CMR for a Swiss load, if everything you’re taking in is coming out again then a Carnet is the way to do it.
With your Carnet you’ll need a manifest list, usually stapled to the inside of the Carnet, this should list each individual piece of equipment on board (car, tools, spare parts etc) with each item numbered. Take approx 10 photocopies of the manifest list with you as customs will want copies to keep (you probably won’t need 10 but better to have some spares).
If you’re not using an agent you’ll also need a letter from the Carnet owner giving authority for you to act as their agent.
There’s two counterfoils and two vouchers you’ll need stamped on the way in, Export and Import. You need to fill out a few details on the counterfoils, type of goods and packaging, the numbers of the goods on your manifest (eg 1-100), vehicle reg etc.
Go to French customs first and get Export counterfoil and voucher stamped, then round to Swiss to stamp the Import ones.
For the road tolls, walk to the toll card office with your vehicle documents, fill in a form and they’ll give you a card, pop that in the machine at the office and follow the instructions.
You’ll need the km reading from your truck so remember this before walking to the office!
Take the printout from the machine and keep it safe as you’ll need it on your way out.
Exiting Swiss is same procedure but using Re-import and Re-export counterfoils and vouchers.
You’ll fill out your final km reading on the toll printout and hand this in at the barrier as you drive out.
Plenty of companies around that can prep a Carnet for you (for a fee!), we’ve used Rock-it Cargo at Heathrow before so they may be worth a call.
Sounds a bit complicated but easier to understand when you have the Carnet in front of you,
What a fav. If only there could be a way in which these border crossings could be made simpler and quicker…
AJF3011:
You won’t be able to just use a CMR for a Swiss load, if everything you’re taking in is coming out again then a Carnet is the way to do it.
With your Carnet you’ll need a manifest list, usually stapled to the inside of the Carnet, this should list each individual piece of equipment on board (car, tools, spare parts etc) with each item numbered. Take approx 10 photocopies of the manifest list with you as customs will want copies to keep (you probably won’t need 10 but better to have some spares).
If you’re not using an agent you’ll also need a letter from the Carnet owner giving authority for you to act as their agent.
There’s two counterfoils and two vouchers you’ll need stamped on the way in, Export and Import. You need to fill out a few details on the counterfoils, type of goods and packaging, the numbers of the goods on your manifest (eg 1-100), vehicle reg etc.
Go to French customs first and get Export counterfoil and voucher stamped, then round to Swiss to stamp the Import ones.
For the road tolls, walk to the toll card office with your vehicle documents, fill in a form and they’ll give you a card, pop that in the machine at the office and follow the instructions.
You’ll need the km reading from your truck so remember this before walking to the office!
Take the printout from the machine and keep it safe as you’ll need it on your way out.
Exiting Swiss is same procedure but using Re-import and Re-export counterfoils and vouchers.
You’ll fill out your final km reading on the toll printout and hand this in at the barrier as you drive out.
Plenty of companies around that can prep a Carnet for you (for a fee!), we’ve used Rock-it Cargo at Heathrow before so they may be worth a call.
Sounds a bit complicated but easier to understand when you have the Carnet in front of you,
What a fav. If only there could be a way in which these border crossings could be made simpler and quicker…
If we’re supposed to be reducing carbon emissions, then surely we should be making it more difficult and costly for goods to be transported across Europe or even the World not easier.
