CBD Customs and Import to Switzerland

Bringing CBD products from abroad into Switzerland is legally allowed — as long as <1 % THC. But VAT, tobacco tax on flowers, and reporting duties make practice complex.

Private import: CBD <1 % legal, VAT allowance 300 CHF (150 CHF depending on stay), above 8.1 % VAT + customs. CBD flowers: additional tobacco tax (25 %). Novel Food: EU authorization needed. Commercial import: separate FOPH notification needed for flowers.

Basic rules private import

Travelers: VAT allowance 300 CHF (before 24 h stay: 150 CHF). Above → 8.1 % VAT on total value.

Postal shipment: no allowance, but bagatelle threshold 5 CHF.

Tobacco tax for CBD flowers

CBD flowers for smoking/vaping fall under tobacco tax (25 % retail price).

Private import: travel allowance 250 g tobacco-equivalent. Above → tax + offense if undeclared.

Novel Food & food law

CBD in food: FSVO classifies CBD as Novel Food, not marketable in CH without authorization.

Personal import: tolerated but technically borderline.

Commercial import (B2B)

Wholesale: FCA notification + FOPH notification for flowers (control duty under NarcA implementing ordinance).

Certificates: analysis report (COA) with THC, CBD, pesticides, heavy metals, microbial.

FAQ

CBD oil online from abroad — legal?

Yes, <1 % THC. Above 300 CHF goods value → VAT + customs fee.

Must I declare CBD at customs?

For flowers above allowance (tobacco tax): yes. Oil under 300 CHF: no.

What happens if customs seizes?

THC exceedance or missing COA: destruction + admin fee, no criminal charges for small quantities.

CBD Customs & Import Switzerland — Rules, Allowances, Taxes 2026