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Postfach
4019 CH - 4019 Basel
Traffic types
Office functions
Clearance & control
Administration
Other
About this office
The Basel Messe customs office of the BAZG is located at the Basel exhibition grounds and handles transit and destination procedures for road traffic, particularly around trade fairs and events. Open Mon–Fri 07:30–12:00.
Fun fact
Since 2025, the duty-free private import limit in Switzerland dropped from CHF 300 to 150 per day.
Frequently asked questions
The reference code is CH001454. 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 Messe handles opening transit procedures, customs debt collection, closing transit procedures, customs information services. The office serves road traffic and operates Monday to Friday, 7:30–12:00. Reference code: CH001454.