Customs Form 18.44 (Official Original)

The official BAZG form 18.44 for household goods, mirrored here and regularly checked against the official source.

Checked on 19.08.2026 by Jens Herbst, BoVitaWe keep every document current and check it regularly against the sources.

Who is this document for?

For anyone who needs the official declaration form for a duty-free move directly.

What is inside

  • The official form 18.44 as a PDF, unmodified
  • Source: BAZG; we regularly check this copy against the official page

How to fill it in

  1. 1Fill in the PDF on screen, print it and sign by hand.
  2. 2Present it at the customs office when crossing, together with the inventory list and documents.
  3. 3The step-by-step guide with a sample list is in the 18.44 pack next to it.

Frequently asked questions

For private moves to Switzerland: form 18.44 declares your household goods for duty-free import.

Yes, unmodified from BAZG; the source is linked above, and we regularly check our copy against the official page (the check date is shown on this page).

So the form, inventory list and guide live in one place; in case of doubt the version on the BAZG page always prevails.

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