Knives: Depending on the type of knives, import into Switzerland may be prohibited or restricted. No importation permit is needed for:
- Knives with a fixed blade, where the blade is longer than 30 cm, but only if the purpose of shipping is a non-commercial reason
- Knives with a non-fixed blade, where the overall length when opened is up to 12 cm and the length of the blade is up to 5 cm
For all other knives, an importation permit may be required. The importation permit can be obtained at the Federal Police Headquarters in Bern, Switzerland - phone ++41 31 324 54 00.
Tobacco Products: Tobacco for oral use called "snus" or "snuff", is not allowed for commercial purposes. It can only be imported by individuals and for personal use only. The quantity allowed is 1200g net weight within a period of 60 days. |
