Stationery wholesale for Switzerland
Stationery wholesale for Swiss stationery shops, bookshops, office supply dealers, online sellers and corporate buyers. 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 export papers in Poland and arrange delivery with duties and import VAT handled as agreed. Product texts and warnings are in the language of the region where the product is sold: German, French or Italian.
What we offer Swiss buyers
Export from the EU
Export declaration in Poland and the documents your customs agent needs for import.
Multilingual labels
German, French and Italian texts on one label or blister card for national ranges.
School start by canton
Back-to-school ranges planned for a school year that starts in August in most cantons, with dates varying by canton.
Delivered prices
Offers that show freight, export and, where agreed, import clearance to your address.
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 |
| Label and instructions | The EU GPSR does not apply in Switzerland; under Swiss product safety rules, warnings and instructions are written in the official language of the region where the product is likely to be used: German, French or Italian |
| 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 |
| Children’s items and chemicals | Swiss toy and chemicals rules are close to, but not the same as, EU rules; for children’s items and PVC products we check requirements for your goods |
| School year | Starts in August in most cantons; dates are set by each canton |
| Marketplaces | Galaxus, Ricardo, Brack |
A summary for planning, not legal advice. Incoterms, the importer of record and the customs agent are agreed per order.
Categories for the Swiss market
Pens
Ballpoint, gel, erasable, metal and eco pens, fountain pens, cartridges and ink.
Pencils
HB and drawing pencils, mechanical and carpenter pencils, logo pencils.
Markers & highlighters
Permanent and paint markers, brush pens, fineliners, pastel highlighters.
Notebooks & planners
Hardcover, PU leather, linen, kraft and spiral notebooks, planners, diaries.
Paper & cards
Copy paper, coloured card, origami and tissue paper, thank-you cards, bookmarks.
Sticky notes
Neon, pastel and transparent sticky notes, memo cubes, index tabs.
Art supplies
Acrylic, watercolour, gouache and oil paints, canvas, brushes, sketchbooks.
Colouring & crayons
Coloured pencils, wax crayons, oil pastels, colouring books, kids art sets.
School supplies
Rulers, geometry sets, erasers, sharpeners, scissors, book covers, sets.
Pencil cases & school bags
Pencil cases, school and trolley backpacks, 3-in-1 sets, drawstring bags.
Office supplies
Staplers, punches, binder clips, push pins, tape, glue sticks, calculators, stamps.
Desk organisers
Pen pots, mesh and wooden organisers, letter trays, book stands, bookends.
Filing & folders
Snap and presentation folders, display books, files, clipboards, padfolios.
Boards & chalk
Magnetic whiteboards, dry-erase planners, cork boards, chalk and chalk markers.
Badges & lanyards
Printed lanyards, ID holders, badge reels, name badges, button badges, pins.
Gift sets
Notebook and pen gift sets and welcome kits with your logo.
Before your first Swiss delivery
- Importer of record agreed: you, your customs agent or a delivered-duty-paid arrangement
- Swiss VAT number for the import VAT deduction
- Label languages chosen for your regions
- Commercial invoice and packing list details checked
- Delivery address and customs office confirmed
- Back-to-school orders placed early enough for an August school start
- Separate checks agreed for battery items such as electric sharpeners and calculators
How we start with Swiss buyers
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1
Your list
Products, links or categories, quantities and your delivery terms.
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2
Offer
Prices with freight and export, and import costs if agreed.
2 working days -
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Production
Production and inspection before shipment.
8–12 weeks -
4
Export
Export declaration in Poland and documents for Swiss customs.
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Delivery
Road delivery and import clearance to your address.
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?
Either your customs agent or ours, depending on the terms we agree. We prepare the export declaration and the documents for import.
Are there import duties on stationery?
Switzerland abolished import duties on industrial goods from 1 January 2024. Import VAT and clearance costs still apply, and some goods may carry other fees.
Which languages do labels 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 on one label, blister card or box.
When should we order for the Swiss school start?
The school year starts in August in most cantons, earlier than in many EU countries. Plan back-to-school orders in the January–March part of the window, and confirm private label early, so goods typically arrive in June.
Do you sell to Swiss consumers?
No. We supply businesses only.
Buying stationery for Swiss shops or offices?
Send your list and your delivery terms. We quote prices with freight, export and import costs.
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