The digitization of the Swiss customs system is entering its next phase. With Passar 2.0 Import, the current e-dec import environment will gradually be replaced by the new goods declaration in the Passar system. The pilot operation will start in March 2026, and a nationwide rollout is scheduled for June 2026.
The Federal Office for Customs and Border Security confirms on its official Passar roadmap that the import processes will be fully transferred to the Passar system starting in 2026. Passar is the central goods traffic system for the digital processing of customs procedures in Switzerland and is being expanded in stages. Source: bazg.admin.ch
Pilot Operation at Two Central Border Crossings
The launch will be controlled. The pilot for Passar 2.0 Import begins in March 2026 and is initially limited to two significant border crossings. Basel Weil Autobahn and Chiasso Brogeda Merci will serve as the first operational sites.
These crossings are strategically chosen. Basel Weil Autobahn is one of the most important north corridors in the CH-EU traffic with high volumes in industrial goods and breakbulk. Chiasso Brogeda Merci serves as the central gateway for the flow of goods between Switzerland and Italy.
The pilot phase aims to test processes, check interfaces, and gather experiences for the nationwide rollout.
Nationwide Rollout Scheduled for June 2026
According to official information from BAZG, the nationwide transition to the goods declaration Passar 2.0 Import is planned for June 2026. Meanwhile, international industry portals such as vatupdate.com report on the expansion of Passar 2.0 to import procedures and the phase-out of e-dec import in 2026. Source: vatupdate.com
This will allow for a digital and unified representation of imports in Passar. Companies will need to adapt their IT systems, ERP interfaces, and archiving processes accordingly.
Approximately 27,000 Companies Affected
According to BAZG, the transition in the import sector affects around 27,000 companies in Switzerland. This includes freight forwarders, industrial companies, trading firms, and logistics service providers with their own customs declaration.
The number underscores the scope of the change. This is not just a point system adjustment; it represents a structural realignment of the import process.
eVV Import and Document Reference in Focus
A central element of Passar 2.0 Import is the digital document reference. The electronic assessment decision for imports, short eVV Import, will remain the definitive document for accounting records, input tax deductions, and internal compliance processes.
Companies must ensure that
• the eVV Import is obtained automatically
• there is a clear assignment to the goods declaration
• references to transport documents are correctly maintained
• archiving is done in accordance with the law
The data flow will be increasingly controlled on a system basis. Incorrect or incomplete references can have direct impacts on value-added tax processes and internal audits.
Operational Impacts for Freight Forwarding and Industry
For freight forwarders, Passar 2.0 Import means
• adjustment of customs software
• training of declarants
• checking interfaces to ERP and accounting
• ensuring interoperability with business partners
For industrial and trading companies, it means
• reviewing internal control systems
• ensuring correct eVV retrieval
• updating process descriptions and compliance documentation
Especially companies with high shipment volumes from Germany, Italy, or other EU states are directly affected.
CH EU Relation Particularly Sensitive
Since the pilot locations are situated along key EU routes, the import from the EU area will be integrated into the new system early on. Errors during the transition phase can lead to delays or additional administrative burdens.
Those involved in CH-EU supply chains should treat the transition as a strategic project rather than a mere IT adjustment.