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Authorised Consignee / Authorised Consignor (BAZG, Switzerland)

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Last updated: 26 June 2026

Source: BAZG (bazg.admin.ch): Zugelassener Empfänger (besondere Einfuhrverfahren) / Zugelassener Versender (besondere Ausfuhrverfahren); Richtlinie R-10-21 «Zugelassene Versender und Empfänger». Stand: Juni 2026.

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Authorised Consignee (ZE) and Authorised Consignor (ZV) are approved simplified customs procedures of the Swiss BAZG: they allow companies to import (ZE) or export (ZV) goods at an authorised location — usually their own business premises — without presenting them to a customs office. In plain terms: clearance at the company instead of at the customs counter. For professionals: the procedure is aimed at freight forwarders, importers and exporters who regularly file customs declarations; any inspections take place at the authorised location, avoiding waiting times and bottlenecks at the border. Authorisation for the simplified procedure (dispatch and/or receipt) is granted by the competent regional BAZG office (basis: directive R-10-21). In the digital environment, customs declarations are transmitted electronically via the Passar goods traffic system (goods declaration and transport declaration) or, during the transition, still via e-dec; the assessment decision (eVV) is obtained electronically. Distinction: ZE/ZV are national Swiss simplifications for import and export and should not be confused with the identically named role in the NCTS transit procedure (common transit). Related terms: BAZG, Passar, Declar, DaziT, business partner role, assessment decision. As of June 2026.

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⚡ Current 2026

Passar Hub: Everything on the new Swiss customs system

Passar replaces E-dec and NCTS. Passar 1.0 (export) is live, Passar 2.0 (import) starts from Q2 2026. Roadmap, ePortal registration, deadlines and FAQ — all on one page.

Passar 1.0Passar 2.0 → Q2 2026Passar 3.0 → Q2 2027

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Authorised Consignee / Authorised Consignor (BAZG, Switzerland)

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