Customs operations in Chiasso: the heart of Italy-Switzerland shipments

Chiasso, located on the border between Canton Ticino and Lombardy, is the main commercial crossing between Switzerland and Italy. Every day, thousands of shipments transit through the Chiasso Road and Chiasso Railway customs posts. Franzosini SA's headquarters at Via Rinaldo Simen 3 is located just a few metres from the border, a strategic position that enables fast and efficient operations. Our customs office is operational from the early morning hours and handles hundreds of customs declarations daily. Customs operations managed from the Chiasso office include: import and export customs clearance; T1/T2 transit procedures; inward and outward processing operations; management of customs warehouses; customs clearance of ADR dangerous goods; and pharmaceutical sector operations with GDP certification. The proximity to the border also allows effective management of pre-clearance operations, with the ability to verify and complete documentation before the physical arrival of goods, minimising waiting times at the crossing. For companies requiring fast and reliable customs operations between Italy and Switzerland, the Chiasso office is the ideal reference point. Contact us for a personalised consultation.

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