Garden and DIY wholesale for Switzerland
GardeniQ supplies garden and DIY products wholesale to Swiss garden centres, DIY and hardware stores, agri dealers, online sellers and hospitality businesses, with export from the EU and delivery typically within 4–6 days by road plus customs. Switzerland is outside the EU, so goods leave the EU with export documents and enter Switzerland with Swiss customs clearance and import VAT.
We invoice without EU VAT, prepare the export declaration, invoice and packing list in Poland and deliver to you or your customs broker; Swiss import VAT and any clearance costs are paid by the buyer. Instructions are in the language of the region where the product is used, and plugs are matched to Swiss sockets.
Garden and DIY wholesale for Swiss buyers
Export from the EU
Export declaration in Poland and the documents your customs agent needs for Swiss import.
Multilingual labels
German, French and Italian manuals and warnings on one label or in one booklet for national ranges.
Swiss plugs and sockets
Mains tools, pumps and lights supplied with plugs for Swiss sockets, or with Euro plugs where the rating allows.
Delivered prices
Offers that show freight and EU export to your address; Swiss import VAT and clearance are paid by the buyer.
Switzerland: the practical facts
| Topic | What applies |
|---|---|
| Delivery from Poland | Typically 4–6 working days by road, plus time for export and Swiss import clearance; bulky goods such as greenhouses, grills and furniture go by pallet or part load |
| Label and instructions | The EU GPSR does not apply in Switzerland; under Swiss product safety rules, instructions are written in the official language of the region where the product is likely to be used: German, French or Italian |
| Machinery and electrical products | Switzerland recognises CE conformity for machinery and electrical equipment under its agreement with the EU; we supply the manufacturer’s declaration of conformity with each model |
| Plugs and sockets | Switzerland uses its own plug and socket system (type J); Schuko (type F) plugs do not fit Swiss sockets, so mains products need Swiss plugs or two-pin Euro plugs where permitted |
| VAT | Export from the EU without EU VAT; Swiss import VAT at the standard rate of 8.1 % (since 1 January 2024) is charged on import |
| Customs | Swiss customs clearance with an export declaration from the EU and our invoice; Switzerland abolished import duties on industrial goods from 2024, but clearance and import VAT remain |
| Recycling fees | EU WEEE and battery registrations do not apply; electrical appliances and batteries carry Swiss advance recycling fees through the national take-back schemes, which we check per product |
| Marketplaces | Galaxus, Ricardo, Brack |
A summary for planning, not legal advice. Incoterms are agreed per order; the buyer is the importer of record and handles Swiss clearance directly or through a customs agent.
Categories for the Swiss market
Garden tools
Cordless mowers and trimmers, hedge trimmers, tillers, hand cultivators, pruning saws, yard brooms.
Watering & irrigation
Expandable hoses, spray guns, sprinklers, drip kits, tap timers, watering cans, sprayers.
Garden & water pumps
Drainage and dirty-water pumps, booster pumps, deep-well and solar borehole pumps.
Ponds, fountains & decor
Pond and fountain pumps, floating solar fountains, pinwheels, garden stakes, hedges.
Greenhouses
Tunnel, polycarbonate and lean-to greenhouses, mini greenhouses, cloches, crop covers.
Barbecues & grill accessories
Charcoal, gas, kamado and portable grills, fire pits, griddles, BBQ tools and gloves.
Garden furniture & hammocks
Rattan and aluminium sets, stackable chairs, benches, loungers, egg chairs, hammocks.
Garden & solar lighting
Solar path, wall and stake lights, lanterns, festoon strings, bollards, floodlights.
Drills & drivers
Cordless drill drivers, impact drivers and wrenches, mini screwdrivers, corded drills.
Grinders, hammers & saws
Angle grinders, SDS rotary and demolition hammers, circular, jig, sabre and table saws.
Hand tools
Spanner and socket sets, ratchets, hex keys, pliers, strippers, hammers and mallets.
Screwdrivers & bits
Screwdrivers, ratchet and stubby drivers, precision kits and bit sets in CrV and S2.
Fasteners & consumables
Screws, wall plugs, anchors, bolts, rivets, assortments, discs, rollers, masking tape.
Electrical & plumbing
Sockets, switches, power strips, junction boxes, taps, shower heads, valves, fittings.
Ladders
Step, telescopic, multi-purpose, extension and loft ladders with EN 131 stated.
Workbenches & storage
Workbenches, tool cabinets, bench drill presses, parts bins, crates and tote boxes.
Before your first Swiss delivery
- Importer of record confirmed: your company or your customs agent, who handles Swiss clearance and import VAT
- Swiss VAT number for the import VAT deduction
- Label and manual languages chosen for your regions
- Plug type confirmed for every mains tool, pump and light
- Advance recycling fees for electrical products and batteries clarified
- Commercial invoice, packing list and delivery address checked
How we start with Swiss buyers
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Your list
Products, links or categories, quantities and your delivery terms.
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Offer
Prices with freight and export; Swiss import VAT is paid by the buyer.
2 working days -
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Production
Production with Swiss plugs and labels, and inspection before shipment.
8–12 weeks -
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Export
Export declaration in Poland and documents for Swiss customs.
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Delivery
Road delivery to you or your customs broker; you handle Swiss import clearance.
Typically 4–6 days plus customs
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge Polish VAT to Swiss companies?
No. The sale is an export from the EU, so our invoice is without EU VAT. Swiss import VAT of 8.1 % is charged when the goods enter Switzerland.
Who clears the goods through Swiss customs?
You, as the importer, or your customs broker. We prepare the EU export declaration, invoice and packing list and deliver to you or your broker; Swiss import VAT and any clearance costs are paid by the buyer. We do not offer DDP delivery to Switzerland.
Are there Swiss import duties on garden and DIY products?
No customs duties on industrial goods since 1 January 2024, when Switzerland abolished them. Import VAT and clearance costs still apply, and some goods may carry other fees, such as advance recycling fees on electrical products and batteries.
Do power tools and electric garden tools need different plugs?
Yes. Swiss sockets take type J plugs and two-pin Euro plugs, not Schuko plugs. We agree the plug type per model with the factory before production, so the tools can be sold in Switzerland without adapters.
Which languages do the instructions need?
The official language of the region where the product is likely to be used. For a national range we print German, French and Italian in one manual or on one label.
When should Swiss garden centres order for spring?
By October–November, as in the EU, because factory holidays in late January–February stop production. Allow a few extra days for export and Swiss import clearance on top of the normal lead time.
Buying for Swiss garden centres or DIY stores?
Send your list and your delivery terms. We quote prices with freight and export; Swiss import VAT is paid by the buyer.
Request a quote for Switzerland
Send a product list, links or photos. We reply with prices delivered to your country, minimum quantities and lead times.
- Reply on working days, usually within a few hours
- Prices delivered to your door, customs and VAT included in the calculation
- Written offer within 2 working days