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Postfach
4019 Basel
Traffic types
Office functions
Clearance & control
Administration
Other
About this office
The Basel Mitte customs office of the BAZG is located in central Basel and handles transit and destination procedures for road and rail traffic at the Swiss–German–French tri-border area. Open Mon–Fri 07:00–17:30.
Fun fact
Basel sits at the junction of three borders — Switzerland, Germany and France (Dreiländereck).
Frequently asked questions
The reference code is CH001251. The customs point falls under BAZG (Federal Office for Customs and Border Security).
No. Switzerland is not a member of the EU, EEA or customs union. Full customs controls apply at every border crossing — all goods require a customs declaration.
Zoll Nord - Basel Mitte handles opening transit procedures, closing transit procedures, customs information services, transit operations. The office serves road, rail traffic and operates Monday to Friday, 7:00–17:30. Reference code: CH001251.