Import a Car to Switzerland with Crypto | Bitmalo
Global third-party sourcing with a fully managed logistics service.
At Bitmalo, you choose the car and pay; we handle inspection, purchase, export, shipping, Swiss customs (BAZG) clearance, and door delivery nationwide. Client vehicles on this lane typically arrive via EU seaports with bonded transit (e.g., Antwerp/Zeebrugge, Rotterdam) at sea and Zürich (ZRH) and Geneva (GVA) by air. Additional gateways are arranged as required. After customs release, we coordinate covered last-mile across all cantons.
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How it works (hands-off in 4 steps)
- Pick your car – Go to Cars and message Bitmalo.
- Order inspection (paid separately) – We verify VIN/variant, emissions/equipment, and issue a CH-ready condition report and paperwork set.
- Approve & purchase – If satisfied, pay 100% up-front (crypto USDT/BTC/ETH or bank USD).
- Move & deliver – We arrange air or sea with all-risk cover, coordinate BAZG clearance/arrival charges, and deliver to your address anywhere in Switzerland.
Payments & timing
- Inspection fee – upfront to begin (no deposit required).
- Purchase – 100% up-front (crypto or bank).
- Import customs & arrival charges – settled by us via our forwarder/broker and re-invoiced to you (crypto or bank). We issue a pre-alert with ETA to your selected EU seaport or Swiss airport and your delivery window.
Note on taxes & fees: Switzerland typically applies automobile tax (Automobilsteuer) 4%, import VAT (8.1%), and where applicable customs duty (per tariff), plus handling charges. At registration, expect cantonal fees and possible CO₂ levy based on vehicle profile.
Eligibility essentials
- Drive side – LHD standard. RHD can be registered with beam-pattern and lighting conformity.
- Approval path – CoC (if available) or individual approval at MFK; we outline the recommended route with your cantonal Strassenverkehrsamt / Service des automobiles.
- Emissions & equipment – Euro class verification; km/h speedometer, rear fog/indicator color, and lighting checks for right-hand traffic.
- Paperwork fit – VIN/chassis, bill of sale, export title/registration, and translations aligned to BAZG/ASTRA/cantonal expectations.
Shipping & insurance
- Air & ocean — Air freight direct to Switzerland, or ocean via EU ports with bonded onward transit.
- Seaport routing (via EU) — Commonly Antwerp or Bremerhaven, then T1 bonded transfer to the Swiss border; other EU ports on request.
- Airports — Typical arrivals into Zürich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA); Basel–Mulhouse (BSL/MLH) as routed.
- Handling — EU terminal DO/THC, bonded-depot devanning where needed, customs handover, and controlled cross-border transfer.
- EV/hybrids — Airline DG compliant with paperwork arranged by us.
- Insurance & last-mile — All-risk cover end-to-end and covered delivery across all cantons.
- Paperwork fit — Identity/specs matched to BAZG declarations with practical notes for cantonal registration.
Why Bitmalo for Switzerland
- Crypto or fiat settlement (USDT/BTC/ETH, other coins or USD) with clean documentation (proforma/final invoice, TXIDs).
- BAZG file coordination – tariff classification and transit/border workflow handled end-to-end.
- MFK guidance – checklists and document templates for a smooth route to Swiss plates.
- Equal emphasis on air & sea – side-by-side quotes; all-risk insured.
- Single point of contact – arrival charges settled via our broker and re-invoiced transparently.
- References on request – trade references and sample inspection reports available.
FAQ
RHD in Switzerland?
Registrable with lighting/beam-pattern conformity and standard equipment checks.
Do you handle Swiss customs?
Yes—BAZG clearance coordinated through our broker with bonded transit from EU ports when applicable.
Typical taxes?
Automobile tax 4%, import VAT 8.1%, and any applicable customs duty/handling; we quote for your HS and route.
Air freight to Switzerland?
Yes—standard option via ZRH/BSL/GVA with covered last-mile delivery.
Typical transit times?
Air: 3–7 days door depending on lift and DG screening.
Sea (via EU gateway): 3–6+ weeks door depending on origin, routing, and terminal schedules.
Checklist
You
- Choose car on Cars
- Order inspection (pay fee)
- Pay final invoice up-front
We
- Inspect & verify compliance (safety/emissions baseline)
- Purchase & prepare documents
- Move air or sea + insure
- Clear BAZG and arrival charges via our broker
- Deliver to your door anywhere in Switzerland
- Provide a concise registration pack and MFK guidance
Disclaimer: This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Requirements vary by vehicle, model year, and cantonal practices. Bitmalo will confirm the exact pathway and costs for your VIN and destination address before purchase.