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Attention, online retailers! The industrial tariff and VAT review will be applied in Switzerland in 2024

Starting from January 1, 2024, Swiss e-commerce is set to undergo a significant transformation as a vast majority of industrial tariffs become a thing of the past. If you're an international online retailer, you might be wondering what this development means for your business. Let's look into the details here.

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Save on shipping to Switzerland

Looking to import goods into Switzerland, but it seems too complex and expensive? It isn’t! In this blog post, we will show you how toup to 60% of your shipping costs while avoiding a lot of hassle. Learn six ways to save money, avoid opportunity cost traps and reach Swiss customers easily.

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Precious metal control

Imagine Gollum from Lord of the Rings as a jeweller trying to bring his “Precious” – the One Ring – into Switzerland. He would have to comply with the Precious Metals Control Act (PMCA) that regulates trade in such goods. Do you want to import goods made of silver, platinum, gold or palladium or simply fashion jewellery into Switzerland, too? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ll tell you how to get that ring to its destination without falling foul of the authorities. 

 

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Cites Flora and Fauna

Are you an e-commerce retailer who wants to import a pair of chic crocodile leather boots, ivory chess pieces, rare species of orchids, coral necklaces or other exotic items into Switzerland? But do you have the feeling that it might not be so easy, because some complicated Swiss customs regulations or other special rules could thwart your plans? 

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Swiss customs allowance for fashion retailers - Save costs when exporting to Switzerland

E-commerce merchants in the fashion sector know that Switzerland is an extremely attractive target market. The high purchasing power and expensive prices at home make Swiss people like shopping abroad. In addition, special products and slow movers are often not available locally.

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E-Commerce return rate in Switzerland - how to reduce it

The return rate has a direct influence on your costs in e-commerce. Even more complicated is the return handling in cross-border e-commerce. But not only that: Returns from abroad are also much more expensive. Learn how to reduce the returns rate in Switzerland and save cash.

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How can e-commerce logistics influence KPIs?

Logistics can improve or kill your e-commerce KPIs. In cross-border e-commerce this is the case ten times over! In this article you will learn which e-commerce KPIs are influenced by logistics, and learn how you can improve them.

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How to successfully market logistics and increase KPIs

All online retailers want to improve their KPIs. Whether it’s conversion rate, referrals or repeat business, it is always possible to do more. However, few people know that their logistics and how they promote them can play an important role—particularly when it comes to Swiss trade.

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The customer requirements for Swiss e-commerce

What’s necessary to make your online shop fit for shipping products to Switzerland? What are the customer requirements for Swiss e-commerce? Read on - because with our tips, your repurchase and referral rates will increase significantly.

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VAT OSS and IOSS since 2021: a huge challenge for the swiss e-commerce

IOSS and OSS in e-commerce: Are you an online retailer and would you like to sell your products abroad carefree even in 2024? Then this blog is a must read! Don't worry, we will keep it short ...

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