Checking the status, selection result, and version (e-dec)
With every customs declaration (import or export), you will receive a status code that informs you about the status of the import declaration or export declaration. Furthermore, every declared item will receive a selection result that informs you whether controls are to be initiated. Customs Management will determine a selection result for the complete customs declaration (import or export) from the items:
- Blocked if at least one contained item is blocked. The declared goods remain in the custody of the customs administration. You may only export/import the goods after completion of a formal control and a possible examination.
- Free with if at least one contained item is "free with" and no item is blocked. You may export/import the declared goods immediately or after the customs examination has been completed. The customs office will carry out the formal control retroactively.
- Free without if none of the contained items is "free with" or blocked. You may export/import the declared goods immediately or after the customs examination has been completed. No formal control will take place.
Customs will also assign a version to import declarations and export declarations.
How to check the status code and the selection result:
- Go to Customs − Switzerland − Export declarations (CH) or Import declarations (CH).
- The Sel. result (selection result) column shows the result for the customs declaration (import or export).
- Open a customs declaration (import or export).
- Below the Assistant pane, the Notes section displays information about the status code and the selection result of the import declaration or export declaration.
- Switch to the Customs information sheet.
- Here you will find detailed information on the status code, the selection result, the timestamps, and the transmitted customs messages.
- Switch to the Items sheet.
- The Sel. result (selection result) column shows the selection result of the individual items.
How to check your version number:
- Go to Customs − Switzerland − Export declarations (CH) or Import declarations (CH).
- Open a customs declaration (import or export).
- Check import declaration: In the Import declaration sheet, you can find the version of the open import declaration in the References field group behind the CRN field.
- Check export declaration: In the Export declaration sheet, you can find the version of the open export declaration in the References field group behind the CRN field.
You can configure a notification to be informed about the receipt of the selection result.