Structural steel export to Switzerland – market, ports, FTAs &…

Steel structures for Switzerland

Switzerland abolished customs duties on industrial goods from 2024; designs follow SIA standards aligned with Eurocodes. Shipments arrive via Rotterdam / Antwerp and the Rhine.

Economy & key sectors

Pharmaceuticals, machinery, finance, precision industries

Demand for steel structures

Industrial and logistics buildings; specialised steelwork.

Supplied from Vietnam

What World Steel can supply to Switzerland

Structural steel, pre-engineered buildings and building-envelope products fabricated in our certified Vietnam plant and shipped ready to erect.

Steel Frame StructuresColumns, beams and bracing for heavy industrial buildings, multi-storey and high-rise frames – fabricated to your drawings and code. Equipment Support Structures, Racks & TowersSteel supports for process equipment, rack systems, platforms and towers for industrial and infrastructure projects.

Free trade agreements

Agreements in force between Vietnam and Switzerland, and the country's wider trade network.

FTA with Vietnam

There is no free trade agreement between Vietnam and Switzerland. Imports are charged the standard (MFN) duty rate – we quote landed costs on request.

Other trade agreements of Switzerland

EFTASwitzerland–EU bilateral agreementsSwiss FTAs (Japan, Korea, Singapore…)

Import regulations for steel structures

What to check when importing fabricated structural steel (HS 7308) or prefabricated buildings (HS 9406) into Switzerland.

No customs duty on industrial goods since 1 January 2024; VAT applies.
SIA design standards; EN 1090 fabrication accepted.

Landed cost calculator

What does steel from Vietnam cost delivered to Switzerland?

Estimate freight, insurance, duty, taxes and local charges for fabricated steel structures – with the duty and tax rates for Switzerland already filled in.

Calculate landed cost

Import duty (HS 7308.90): MFN 0%
VAT (MWST): 8.1%
Customs value basis: CIF

Tariffs and trade measures change frequently. This information is a general guide, not legal or customs advice – World Steel confirms the current duty and documentation position with every quotation.

Holidays & cultural calendar

Upcoming holidays and cultural events in Switzerland

Plan RFQs, approvals and deliveries around the days when offices, customs and ports close. Weekend: Sat–Sun.

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Business seasonality: Public holidays are set by each canton (only 1 August is federal), so check the partner's canton; business slows in mid-July–August and between Christmas and early January.

Seaports & logistics

Main container gateways for shipments from Ho Chi Minh City / Cai Mep to Switzerland. Steel is shipped in containers, flat racks or break-bulk depending on member size.

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Rotterdam, NetherlandsPort of RotterdamGateway · 13.8 M TEU