QuickZoll: Customs clearance via smartphone
Bern, 27.03.2018 - The Federal Customs Administration (FCA) will enable customs clearance via smartphone from Easter onwards. This is one of the initial results of the DaziT transformation programme. DaziT will systematically simplify and digitise FCA services for private individuals and companies by the end of 2026. Even for business DaziT is providing initial results: companies can now digitally submit accompanying documents for customs declarations.
Today private individuals declare their purchases abroad, holiday souvenirs and gifts for customs clearance verbally or in writing when crossing the border. This procedure is administratively complex and no longer timely. With the QuickZoll app, travellers will be able to declare their goods independently, digitally and regardless of location from Easter 2018 onwards. The first version of the application is limited to standard customs clearances, more complex cases should still be handled at the counter of manned border crossings. QuickZoll is available for the iOS and Android operating systems and can now be downloaded free of charge.
Initial results are also available for corporate clients. The enclosures to the customs declaration, previously only submitted in paper form, can now be transmitted digitally. The "e-accompanying document" application was developed in close cooperation with businesses and is currently being tested with pilot businesses and customs offices. The elimination of media disruptions leads to time and cost savings.
Even internally in the FCA, DaziT is showing initial results. In the coming months, two existing Border Guard applications will be ported to smartphones to better support mobile use. This will make controls more targeted and effective.
All solutions will be further developed and improved as the DaziT programme unfolds on the basis of customer feedback.
Address for enquiries
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Publisher
Federal Office for Customs and Border Security
https://www.bazg.admin.ch
