Find your Swiss tariff number
Describe your product in any language and get the 8-digit Swiss customs tariff number (Tares) — with a confidence level and the official description. We email you the full result.
How it works
- Describe the product. Type what you're importing or exporting in any language — material, use and form all help the classification.
- Answer one question if asked. For ambiguous goods the engine asks a single clarifying question to narrow down the heading.
- Get the number by email. We email the full 8-digit Swiss tariff number, the official description, alternatives and any permit notes.
What you get
- The 8-digit Swiss customs tariff number (Tares), not just the 6-digit HS heading.
- The official German goods description used by the BAZG.
- A confidence level and ranked alternatives, so you can sanity-check the match.
- Flags for permits and authorities that may apply on import or export.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Swiss customs tariff number?
It's the 8-digit code (Tarifnummer) that classifies a product in the Swiss customs tariff (Tares). The first 6 digits follow the international Harmonized System (HS); Switzerland adds 2 digits. The number determines duty rates, VAT and any permits.
How is it different from an HS code?
The HS code is the international 6-digit heading. The Swiss tariff number extends it to 8 digits with national subheadings, so it is more specific than a plain HS code.
Is this classification binding?
No. It's an advisory result to speed up your work, not a binding tariff ruling (verbindliche Tarifauskunft) from the BAZG. For a binding decision, request one from the customs authority.
Which languages can I use?
Any. You can describe the product in German, English, French, Italian or another language — the engine understands the description and returns the official German description along with your result.
Is it free?
Yes. The tariff-number check is free. Zolli's product files Swiss Passar customs declarations autonomously from your ERP data — book a demo to see it.