Bike 2nd through the customs

sailorimc · #1 28.07.2011, 09:22

Hi,
A friend of mine from Germany wants to give me his son bike because his son is now not using it anymore. We'll go to Germany to grab it and we were wondering if we gonna pay custom tax.
What do you think? Or, shall i declare it when i leave Switzerland in order to avoid any issues?
Thanks,

fatmanfilms · #2 28.07.2011, 09:24

Is it used? did it cost over 300chf?

sailorimc · #3 28.07.2011, 09:46

Hi,

Yes it is used and i assume is less than 100CHF.
Thanks for your answers,

biff · #4 28.07.2011, 09:48

A second hand bike? No problem. Just bring it in. No declarations needed ( from personal experience)

lost_inbroad · #5 28.07.2011, 09:48

	Quote:	sailorimc
	Hi, A friend of mine from Germany wants to give me his son bike because his son is now not using it anymore. We'll go to Germany to grab it and we were wondering if we gonna pay custom tax. What do you think? Or, shall i declare it when i leave Switzerland in order to avoid any issues? Thanks,

Nah, if they stop you, just tell him you took your kiddo for a stroll. You must be a very ethical person.