There is good news and bad news for expatriate parents out there — customs regulations are changing on 1 July 2014. Whereas wine imports will increase (up to five litres from 2 litres), meat imports will be limited to 1 kilo (down from 3.5kg of prepared/cured meats & 500g of fresh/frozen).
There will also be a maximum total import value of 300 CHF. For imports over and above that amount, TVA will be charged: 2.5% for food & drink and 8% for all other items.
Items exempt of taxes include butter (1 litre) and cream (1 kg), increase for oils (5kg instead of 4kg).
To learn more, visit the Shop Abroad pages of the Swiss Confederation or read the articles in the local press, such as 20 minutes .