How to send ham to Switzerland, conditions and current legislation

Sending ham to Switzerland has been, for many years, a complex process. A priori, it is a European country that should not put obstacles to the entry of meat products, as long as they meet the minimum requirements, however, Switzerland does not belong to the European Union, and therefore, has established certain particularities regarding the import of Iberian ham online that should be known.

The Swiss particularity and other European countries

Switzerland, Monaco or Norway are European countries, however, they are not part of the European Union.

Switzerland has been characterized throughout its history as a neutral country, and therefore, not attached to any international organization. One of the consequences is that the Swiss country has not applied to join the European Union, and therefore its borders are not governed by community legislation.

Like Norway, Switzerland has established various agreements to import and export products from European Union countries, however, it is necessary to know the particular conditions of each product, before making a shipment to the Alpine country.

Travel to Switzerland with sausage

It is legal to travel to Switzerland with sliced ​​ham, however, it will only be possible to cross the border with a maximum weight of 1 kg. The import agreements involving the EU and Switzerland establish maximum weights for certain products (for example, 5 kg for butter), in the case of ham, it is legal to set foot on Swiss soil with one kg. of ham per person (children included).

If you are going to travel to Switzerland with ham, keep in mind that sliced ​​and vacuum-packed packs are the best option to preserve this product. The ham, due to its qualities, does not need very strict conditions for its correct conservation, however, it is recommended that it be vacuum packed if its consumption is not going to be immediate, especially if we travel.

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Sending hams to Switzerland from online stores

The best way to enjoy an Iberian or Serrano ham in Switzerland is through an international shipment. As we have seen, the regulations agreed between the Swiss country and the European Union set a maximum of 1 kg of meat per person, therefore, it will not be possible to go through customs with a whole piece of ham. The simplest solution is to buy ham online.

Switzerland sets standards regarding the shipment of products. Among the conditions, it establishes packaging methods that prevent the product from deteriorating. At Your Spanish Shop we have the necessary packaging to be able to import Spanish products to Switzerland in compliance with all current regulations, preventing the product from being withdrawn at customs.

All our products are shipped with a tracking code, with which you can confirm the status of the product and its location in real time.

In the case of hams, the packaging and shipping process is especially important. A ham is a very particular sausage, both due to its conditions and its weight. When sending a complete ham we are making a large shipment of cured meat, and therefore, it is important that the shipment meets all the conditions imposed by the receiving country. Switzerland is not part of the European Union, and therefore proper shipping is essential.

Urgent shipments of hams to Switzerland

At Your Spanish Shop we also carry out urgent shipments of ham to Switzerland. Standard shipments can take between 5 and 8 working days to reach Switzerland, due to the fact that most of the shipment is made by road, however, urgent shipments are made by plane, and therefore can be received in a few hours at any city in Switzerland.

The conditions established by Switzerland for the shipment of hams by express route are the same as those required for ordinary shipments.

How long does a shipment of ham to Switzerland take?

Just like shipping Spanish cured sausages and cheeses, buying ham with shipping to Switzerland takes 5-8 business days to complete.

At Your Spanish Shop we take care of the packaging and preparation of the shipment, but it is the courier company that is ultimately responsible for the shipping times. At Your Spanish Shop we work with reference companies, which not only guarantee us a safe shipment, but also allow us to guarantee an immediate delivery, which can be expedited by express delivery.

The largest selection of hams for shipment to Switzerland

At Your Spanish Shop we offer you the largest selection of hams for shipment to Switzerland. In our online store you will find everything from sliced ​​ham, prepared for immediate shipment, to whole pieces of Iberian ham and Serrano ham, which are packaged to comply with the current regulations of the Alpine country.

If you want to send a ham to Switzerland and you want to do it with all the sanitary and legal conditions, at Your Spanish Shop we guarantee the best delivery and Iberian products of the best quality, prepared for you to enjoy.