Opening a CSP account
You get through customs quickly and cashlessly with the centralised settlement procedure (CSP) of the Federal Customs Administration (FCA).
Registration information after account opening
Rulings and bordereaux must be collected electronically.
To ensure trouble-free use of the CSP account, please note the following points:
Never offset credit yourself.
Respect payment timeframe(s)
Customs 5 days, VAT 60 days, increase securities 30 days.
Payment slip with reference number (ESR)
Mandatory (customers domiciled in Switzerland)
Never offset credit yourself.
Direct Debit (LSV+)
Account must have sufficient funds
E-bill
Paperless, simple and secure bill payment.
Depending on the question or problem, you will be directed to the right contact person.
| Problems and questions | Point of contact and contact details |
|---|---|
Assessment decision/bordereau is incorrect Guidance on understanding assessment decisions/bordereaux (Tariff, calculation, etc.) |
Your haulage firm or Customs offices |
Invoice is incorrect due to error in the assessment decision/bordereau > Request correction from haulage firm |
Correction assessment decision by haulage firm/Customs offices |
| Transfers to another CSP account | Correction by haulage firm |
Misuse of your CSP account |
Report by means of document copies at the Customs offices |
Technical questions on customs client administration (ZKV) Technical problems downloading decisions/bordereaux Please note that you only have 90 days to access bordereaux. |
ICT Service Centre |
CSP account (open, blocked accounts, account closure, etc) Questions about invoices if the assessment decision/bordereaux are correct Obtaining invoice copies and open item lists Methods of payment (payment slip, direct debit, E-billing) Payments deadlines, repayment agreement Notify changes of address |
Finances Division |
