A General import permit (GIP) is required for the import of liquid fuels and combustibles and the associated special products into Switzerland (excluding the Samnaun customs-free zone). The products requiring permits are laid down in the Verordnung über die Pflichtlagerhaltung von flüssigen Treib- und Brennstoffen [Compulsory stockpiling of liquid fuels and combustibles ordinance] (Art. 1).

CARBURA issues GIP on behalf of the Federal Office for National Economic Supply or FONES for the following categories:

• GIP A: for the import of more than 3,000 m3 of compulsorily stockpiled products per calendar year.
• GIP B: for the import of more than 20 gross kg up to 3,000 m3 of compulsorily stockpiled products per calendar year.
• GIP C: for the import of more than 20 gross kg of special products

Imports of less than 20 gross kg require no GIP.

The following are considered compulsorily stockpiled products:

• Motor gasoline
• Diesel
• Kerosene type jet fuel
• Heating oil

The other products listed in the ordinance are described as special products.

Biodiesel with the customs tariff number 3824.9030 presently is not subject to compuslory stockholding. However, a GIP is needed for its import.

TARES (Swiss Working Tariff)
 

Application Form GIP B & C, PDF (German / French)

Application Form GIP B & C, Word (German / French)