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DHL Express to Switzerland — prices, delivery times, limits

How to ship a parcel to Switzerland via DHL Express. Indicative express band for the country (32 € / 2 kg, 42 € / 5 kg, 62 € / 10 kg), typical transit time: 1–2 days, weight limit 70 kg, customs rules and best alternatives.

schedule Typical delivery time to this country in business days (standard service, or express for an express carrier). Not a guaranteed lead time of a specific carrier. Excludes weekends and public holidays.
scale Maximum gross weight for DHL Express — item plus packaging. Exceeding the limit will delay or surcharge the shipment.
payments Indicative band for the country for a 2 kg parcel (express), not the DHL Express price list. Actual cost depends on dimensions, insurance and the carrier's current rates.
rule Customs duty applies on declared commercial value above 300 €. Applies to the contents value only — postage is excluded.

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DHL Express to Switzerland — prices, delivery times, limits

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DHL Express to Switzerland — typical transit time: 1–2 days (express), indicative express band for the country for a parcel up to 5 kg 42 €, up to 10 kg 62 € — not the carrier's price list. Carrier weight limit is 70 kg. The country is outside the EU: VAT applies from 62 €, customs duty from 300 €.

Destination
Switzerland
Carrier
DHL Express
Typical transit time
1–2 days (express)
Price 2 kg (country band)
32 €
Price 5 kg (country band)
42 €
Price 10 kg (country band)
62 €
Max. weight
70 kg
EU
No — customs apply

Country band · express

Indicative prices for Switzerland

Weight Price Typical transit time
2 kg 32 € 1–2 days
5 kg 42 € 1–2 days
10 kg 62 € 1–2 days
20 kg 92 € 1–2 days

Indicative band for the country, not an individual carrier price list. Actual cost depends on the carrier's current rates, parcel dimensions and volumetric weight.

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Indicative information — verify at source

Shipping prices, delivery times and customs limits change over time and may differ by carrier, volume and season. Values on this page are indicative — they help you decide which carrier to pick, not to calculate a binding price. Before shipping, always verify current rates and conditions with the chosen carrier and the customs authority of Switzerland.

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Customs and VAT for Switzerland

Switzerland is outside the EU (and outside the EEA). Every shipment requires a customs declaration. Swiss VAT at 8.1% applies on goods valued over 62 CHF. Customs duty applies above 300 CHF. The recipient pays customs charges and VAT directly to the courier at delivery or via prepayment.

Required documents

  • description CN22 (up to 300 CHF value)
  • description CN23 (over 300 CHF)
  • description Proforma invoice
  • description ZDP (Additional Data Post) for certain product categories

Alternatives

Other carriers to Switzerland