Shipping from China to Switzerland
We ship from Shenzhen to Switzerland by express, special line, postal packet, air freight and sea freight. Express parcels reach most addresses in 2 to 5 working days. We also combine goods from several suppliers and ship bulk orders.
Get a price to SwitzerlandWays to ship from China to Switzerland
| Method | Typical time | Best for | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Express | 2 to 5 working days | Samples and urgent parcels | Door to door, 0.5 to 500 kg |
| Special line | 7 to 12 days | Parcels that can wait a week, and sensitive goods | We run a line to Europe. Ask us if it serves your postcode in Switzerland |
| Postal packet | 10 to 20 days | Parcels under 2 kg | The receiver pays any duty |
| Air freight | 5 to 10 days | Bulk cargo from 21 kg | Airport to door, through Zurich (ZRH) |
| Sea freight | Sailing 25 to 30 days to Europe's main ports | Large or heavy cargo, from 1 cubic metre | By sea to Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg or Genoa, then rail, road or Rhine barge to Basel |
Times are our published ranges, checked October 2026. Customs can add days.
Where your goods arrive
- Air cargo
- Zurich (ZRH), Geneva (GVA) and Basel (BSL)
- Sea cargo
- Switzerland has no seaport. Sea cargo travels by Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg or Genoa, then rail, road or Rhine barge to Basel.
Customs in Switzerland
Federal Office for Customs and Border Security clears imports into Switzerland. Imports pay customs duty and VAT. The rates depend on the product.
- Switzerland is outside the EU customs union. Goods clear Swiss customs even when they arrive through an EU port.
Ask for DDP and we clear customs and pay the duty for you. Without DDP, you or your broker clear the goods, and we send the documents.
Bulk orders and combined orders
- Bulk orders
One large order from one factory, shipped by air or sea.
- Consolidation
Goods from several suppliers, sent as one shipment.
- Storage
Hold stock in Shenzhen and ship it in batches.
Questions
What is the cheapest way to ship from China to Switzerland?
For a parcel under 2 kg, a postal packet costs the least. For large or heavy cargo, sea freight costs the least per kilogram. Switzerland has no seaport, so sea cargo travels by Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg or Genoa, then rail, road or Rhine barge to Basel.
What is the fastest way to ship from China to Switzerland?
Express. Most parcels arrive in 2 to 5 working days. For bulk cargo over 21 kg, air freight takes 5 to 10 days.
How long does sea freight from China to Switzerland take?
Sailing time from Shenzhen is 25 to 30 days to Europe's main ports. Customs and inland delivery add days at each end. Switzerland has no seaport. Containers arrive by Rotterdam, Antwerp, Hamburg or Genoa, then rail, road or Rhine barge to Basel.
Who pays the import duty in Switzerland?
With DDP, we pay it and you pay one price to the door. Without DDP, the importer pays Federal Office for Customs and Border Security when the goods arrive.
Can you combine goods from several suppliers before shipping to Switzerland?
Yes. Your suppliers deliver to our Shenzhen warehouse. We count and check each delivery, then send everything to Switzerland as one shipment.
Can you ship a bulk order to Switzerland?
Yes. Your factory delivers to our warehouse. We check the cartons, build pallets if you need them, and ship by air freight from 21 kg or by sea freight from 1 cubic metre.
How do I get a price for shipping from China to Switzerland?
Send the weight, the box sizes and the delivery postcode on the quote form. We reply with a price for each method that fits.
Carriers
For delivery in Switzerland on special line and postal routes, we use Asendia (8 to 14 working days). For express, pick a courier:
Quote
Get a price to Switzerland
Tell us what you ship and where it goes. We reply with a price.