KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Truck Export: We support the export of used trucks and trailers and provide all the necessary information.
- We have over 30 years of experience in exporting used trucks from Switzerland and Germany.
- The full purchase price must be paid in advance upon vehicle handover to avoid problems.
- Beware of fraudulent dealers who prefer cash payments or claim to be representing fraudulent entities.
- We facilitate exports by organizing customs declarations and providing the necessary documents.
WITH TRUCKTRADE, EXPORTING IS CHILD’S PLAY
Used truck export: We support you in the export of used trucks, vans, trailers and semi-trailers. This includes providing all the necessary information and documents to overcome the complex bureaucratic hurdles and diverse regulations.
30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
We have had experience exporting used commercial vehicles for over 30 years. With our help, we make it easier for you to export to your target country. It doesn't matter whether the export takes place from Switzerland or Germany. From both locations we know the regulations, processes and which documents are required.
TRUCK EXPORT – LOCATION SWITZERLAND
Domestic sales
Always collect VAT
Always collect VAT.
For every sale, VAT must be correctly calculated and collected.
CASH PAYMENT
In the case of cash payment and VAT not being clearly stated, this constitutes a sale with a fictitious input tax deduction! See the legal basis here. This equates to a discount of 8,1% on the purchase price!
Caution: Some groups of dealers (especially from Aargau and Bern) prefer cash payments in order to illegally claim input tax via fake seller addresses.
DEPOSITS
Beware of deposits: Some dealers require a small deposit to reserve the vehicle. They then find a suitable buyer and collect their commission in cash – often in addition to social security contributions. If, contrary to expectations, you don't find a buyer, don't pick up the truck and wait for the seller. If they then sell the truck to someone else, you will naturally want your deposit back.
Correct procedure: Either never accept down payments – in case of doubt, no purchase agreement is formed (at least not a legally binding written one). The other solution: Put the buyer in default and set a deadline of 10 days. Simultaneously collect a parking fee of CHF 50-100 per day. Then resell the vehicle.
VEHICLE HANDOVER
The vehicle only upon receipt of the full purchase price Issue. No exceptions.
Parcel shops
Certain fraudsters specialize in buying multiple vehicles at attractive prices, only to pick up a portion. Their modus operandi: they immediately collect the cheaper vehicles and leave the more expensive ones behind. A typical tactic involves fabricating stories about clients or companies in Dubai or other exotic markets.
BEWARE OF IRAQI REPRESENTATIVES
Certain individuals claim to be acting on behalf of a foreign dealer. They pretend to be representatives working here on behalf of someone else. This practice is illegal and indicates undeclared work. In Switzerland, every foreign worker must be covered by social security. Especially if the person also speaks perfect Swiss German and drives a car with local license plates, this is a sure sign of tax and social security fraud. As a seller, you are generally free to do business with such individuals. However, the question arises as to how these people suddenly appear with large amounts of cash. (Money laundering?)
Export from Switzerland
SHIPPING DECLARATION
We can register your truck with customs for export and transfer to the destination country and organize the export.
PREFERENTIAL ORIGIN & EUR.1
Preferential origin refers to goods that can be imported duty-free or at reduced rates under preferential agreements between the EU and other countries or groups of countries. These agreements establish specific rules of origin that must be met for the goods to benefit from the tariff concessions.
EVIDENCE OF PREFERENTIAL ORIGIN:
In order to benefit from customs advantages, certain preferential documents must be presented, such as:
- Movement certificate A.TR (only for trade with Turkey)
- Movement certificate EUR.1 or EUR-MED
- Declaration of origin or declaration of origin EUR-MED
- Supplier declaration
- Certificate of Origin Form A (for imports from developing countries)
The EUR.1 form is a proof of origin that confirms the origin of exported goods from the European Union (EU). It allows the buyer in the destination country to benefit from customs benefits. The form plays an important role in the application of bilateral trade agreements and facilitates the international movement of goods.
ATTENTION! Volvo Trucks, Renault Trucks, and many VW vans only have limited proof of origin or are unable to provide it at all. Never authorize a stranger to complete a EUR1 form on your behalf. If it turns out that the proof cannot be provided, you may be held liable for customs duties.
T1 – DOCUMENTS
The T1 document is used in the international movement of goods within the European Union (EU). It serves as proof that goods are under customs supervision while they are being transported from one EU country to another.
You need a T1 document for proper customs clearance in the European Union. Various shipping companies issue this document against a deposit of 8.1% of the value of the goods. After successfully deleting the T1 document when leaving the European Union or reaching the destination country, the full deposit will be refunded.
An incorrectly declared export will result in you having to pay the statutory VAT in Switzerland. In case of doubt, Motortrade can demand statutory VAT amounting to 8.1% of the value of the goods as a deposit. This will be refunded after receipt of the final assessment decision from the Federal Customs Administration.
TRUCK EXPORT / TRANSFER SIGNS
For the export of vehicles, export plates are issued at the Zurich and Winterthur road traffic offices.
❌ It is not possible to obtain it from the testing centers in Regensdorf, Hinwil, Bülach or Bassersdorf. ❌
The owner must submit the following documents:
- application form
- Original vehicle registration document
- Original driver's license
- Passport, identity card or residence permit in the original
- Cash, Maestro or credit card
The transfer labels do not have to be returned after their validity has expired.
The costs for the transfer number plates and the heavy vehicle fee
(Swiss toll) may vary depending on the vehicle
be. Expect costs between €230 and €400.
More information about cycling in the Leipzig Region as well as more interesting routes: Zurich Road Traffic Office
TRUCK EXPORT – LOCATION GERMANY
Here you will find all relevant information for exporting from Germany.
Intra-community delivery (IGL)
Intra-community deliveries are tax-free deliveries of goods between companies in different EU member states.
Failure to follow the procedure will result in the payment of German tax. Trucktrade Germany GmbH can request a deposit of 19% of the value of the goods, which will be refunded upon receipt of confirmation of arrival.
Confirmation of arrival
The Certificate of Entry is a document confirming the successful transport of goods to the country of destination and is important proof of the tax recognition of the intra-Community delivery. A missing Certificate of Entry will result in the denial of the intra-Community delivery and will result in VAT being due. Learn more here: § 17a UStDV – Presumption of receipt in intra-community transactions… – dejure.org
Here's what you need:
- Valid VAT ID
- Passport copy of the owner
- Commercial register extract
Sales to a third country (export)
SHIPPING DECLARATION
We can register your truck with customs for export and transfer to the destination country and organize the export.
CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN EUR.1
The EUR.1 form is a proof of origin that confirms the origin of exported goods from the European Union (EU). It allows the buyer in the destination country to benefit from customs benefits. The form plays an important role in the application of bilateral trade agreements and facilitates the international movement of goods.
T1 – DOCUMENTS
The T1 document is used in the international movement of goods within the European Union (EU). It serves as proof that goods are under customs supervision while they are being transported from one EU country to another.
You need a T1 document for proper customs clearance in the European Union. After successfully deleting the T1 document when leaving the European Union or reaching the destination country, the full deposit will be refunded.
An incorrectly declared export will result in you having to pay the statutory German import tax. Trucktrade Germany GmbH may require a deposit of approximately 19% of the goods' value as a security deposit. This will be refunded after the export is completed. Reimbursed.
OVERNIGHT STAY
A late arrival at customs can be inconvenient and incur additional costs. We therefore recommend that you plan enough time. If you don't want to leave until the next day, we recommend hotels near us:
Location Switzerland, Oberhasli:
Holiday Inn Express Zurich Airport, an IHG Hotel
B&B Hotel Zurich Airport Rümlang
Location Germany, Jestetten:
Hotel zum Löwen Fam. Chawla, Jestetten
Hotel Bahnhof Jestetten, Jestetten
Purchase of TRUCKTRADE
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