# BAZG seizure (customs) / seizure by BAZG

*Last updated: 2026-07-01*

> BAZG seizure in the customs context occurs when the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security temporarily takes control of goods or assets during ongoing proceedings – to secure outstanding duty payments, preserve evidence of a customs violation, or prepare for criminal prosecution.

BAZG seizure in the customs context occurs when the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security temporarily takes control of goods or assets during ongoing proceedings – to secure outstanding duty payments, preserve evidence of a customs violation, or prepare for criminal prosecution. Crucially, seizure does not transfer ownership; it is a custodial measure that remains in effect until the duty is settled, the procedure concludes, or a court orders otherwise. Shippers and freight forwarders receive a written inventory of seized items and may challenge the measure through an administrative appeal. This type of seizure differs from a confiscation order (BAZG-Beschlagnahme), which targets the goods themselves rather than securing a financial claim. Related terms in the BAZG/DaziT context include confiscation (Beschlagnahme), the goods declaration in the Passar system, and outstanding duty claims from assessment. Last updated: July 2026.

**Source:** BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Zollstrafrecht – Sicherstellung und Beschlagnahme; Zollgesetz (ZG). Stand: Juli 2026.

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Term | BAZG seizure (customs) / seizure by BAZG |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 138 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-01 |
| Source | BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Zollstrafrecht – Sicherstellung und Beschlagnahme; Zollgesetz (ZG). Stand: Juli 2026. |

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