Customs Move: Form 18.44 + Inventory Pack
Move to Switzerland duty-free: timeline for form 18.44, filled-in sample list, inventory template, document checklist and letter to the customs office.
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 moving household goods to Switzerland from abroad who wants to clear customs on the first attempt.
What is inside
- Timeline for form 18.44 (4 weeks ahead to border day)
- Filled-in sample list as a model
- Ready-made inventory template to copy
- Document checklist (proof of residence, IDs, vehicle papers)
- Optional letter to the customs office
How to fill it in
- 1Start 4 weeks before the move with the proof of residence (lease or residents' office confirmation).
- 2Fill in form 18.44 on screen, print it and sign by hand.
- 3Check the customs office and opening hours BEFORE departure; household goods are generally cleared Monday to Friday, at certain large offices also on Saturday morning.
Frequently asked questions
For private moves with household goods to Switzerland, whether from the EU or further away; the document checklist also covers vehicles and families.
The official declaration for household goods: it lets you import your used belongings duty-free when relocating. You fill it in yourself, sign it and present it at the customs office when crossing.
Opening hours: household goods are generally cleared only Monday to Friday during the responsible customs offices' hours, at certain large offices also on Saturday morning. The timeline in the pack plans exactly for that.
Detailed enough for customs to follow the contents; the filled-in sample shows the right level, and you copy the blank template directly.
Yes, free by email; the blank inventory list and the official form are also available without email next to it.
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Customs Inventory List (Blank Template)
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