# BAZG Transport Risk Assessment

*Last updated: 2026-07-08*

> Transport risk assessment is the estimate of how likely and how serious problems with a cross-border shipment may be — put simply for private individuals and shippers, it helps decide whether goods pass without a check or are examined more closely.

Transport risk assessment is the estimate of how likely and how serious problems with a cross-border shipment may be — put simply for private individuals and shippers, it helps decide whether goods pass without a check or are examined more closely. Technically, freight forwarders, customs agents and the Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG) classify transport scenarios by probability of occurrence and severity of impact, deriving the depth of control. In the Passar goods-traffic system this assessment feeds the automatic selection: after a goods declaration or transport declaration is activated, the system decides the control requirement (release, documentary or physical check). High-risk shipments receive enhanced document and goods examination, low-risk shipments a faster assessment (Veranlagung). This lets BAZG deploy limited inspection resources efficiently without needlessly slowing trade. Risk assessment is distinct from the methodical risk analysis (criteria design) and from the pure transport verification of accompanying papers. Related terms: Passar, BAZG, Declar, DaziT, Veranlagung. Status: July 2026.

**Source:** BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Passar Warenverkehrssystem – Selektion und Kontrollbedarf; Risikomanagement im Warenverkehr. Stand: Juli 2026.

## Quick Facts

| Property | Value |
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| Term | BAZG Transport Risk Assessment |
| Language | EN |
| Word count | 159 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-08 |
| Source | BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Passar Warenverkehrssystem – Selektion und Kontrollbedarf; Risikomanagement im Warenverkehr. Stand: Juli 2026. |

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