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By the FlowUP team, gaming PC builder in Genappe (Belgium) · Updated 29 September 2026
In short: yes, you can order a FlowUP gaming PC from Switzerland. It’s delivered by UPS and billed without Belgian VAT, as this is an export outside the European Union. On arrival, you pay the Swiss VAT of 8.1%, calculated on the value of the PC and shipping, plus the customs clearance fees charged by the carrier. Good news: since 1 January 2024, Switzerland no longer charges customs duties on industrial products. To see whether it’s worth it, always compare the final delivered price, not the advertised one.
Buying your gaming PC in Switzerland or in the European Union?
In Switzerland, major retailers like Digitec Galaxus or Interdiscount and several local assemblers sell gaming PCs, with the advantage of prices in francs and after-sales service on site. Ordering from a neighbouring European Union country can be worthwhile when the configuration isn’t available locally or when the final price remains lower.
The key is to compare what you’ll truly pay once the parcel is at your place: price, shipping, Swiss VAT and the carrier’s customs clearance fees. A lower advertised price can end up costing more once everything is added up, and the reverse is also true.
A gaming PC delivered to Switzerland: what matters is the final price once the parcel has been cleared through customs.
Ordering from FlowUP from Switzerland: how it works
| Step | What happens | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Order | At flowup.shop, prices shown in euros | Your bank converts to francs at the time of payment |
| 2. Billing | Without Belgian VAT (0%, export outside the EU) | The VAT will be paid in Switzerland at import |
| 3. Delivery | By UPS to your doorstep | The carrier handles customs clearance |
| 4. Upon receipt | Swiss VAT of 8.1% + the carrier’s customs clearance fees | No customs duties on a PC since 2024 |
How much does importing a PC into Switzerland cost?
Three items are added to the price of the PC billed without VAT:
- Swiss VAT at 8.1%, the standard rate since 1 January 2024. It’s calculated on the value of the goods, including shipping costs.
- Customs duties: zero. Since 1 January 2024, Switzerland has abolished customs duties on industrial products (chapters 25 to 97 of the customs tariff, where computer equipment is listed).
- The carrier’s customs clearance fees, which each carrier sets freely. For example, Swiss Post charges 13 CHF plus 3% of the value for a parcel coming from the EU, with a maximum of 70 CHF. Check the carrier’s rate.
Fictional example: for a PC billed at €1,000 without VAT with €30 shipping, Swiss VAT is about 8.1% of €1,030 (i.e. about €83), to which the carrier’s customs clearance fees are added.
Sources: Federal Tax Administration (VAT rates), Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (abolition of customs duties, customs clearance fees), Swiss Post (customs clearance charges), consulted on 29 September 2026.
What you need to know before ordering
- After-sales service goes via the border. In case of return or repair, the PC will be sent back to Belgium. Keep the original packaging, it’s designed for shipping.
- The keyboard. If you buy a keyboard at the same time, check the layout: the Swiss keyboard (QWERTZ) is not AZERTY like the Belgian or French layout.
- Windows. Our PCs are delivered with Windows 11 Pro in trial version, which you just activate with your licence. The language can be changed in the settings.
- The power plug. A PC bought in the European Union is generally delivered with a European power cable, which doesn’t fit a Swiss Type J socket: plan for an adapter or a Swiss cable.
Each PC is assembled and tested in our Genappe workshop before shipping.
Assembled and tested in Genappe, then shipped by UPS to Switzerland.
Which gaming PC should you choose?
The rules are the same as anywhere else: start from your screen and your games. To help you choose, our guide best gaming PC for your budget and our article where to find a cheap gaming PC detail the options. A few configurations from our range:
Banger PC: get started in 1080p
Core i5-12400F and RTX 5060: esports at high FPS and recent games in 1080p.
Rift PC: 1080p and 1440p
Ryzen 5 7500F, RX 9060 XT 16 GB and DDR5: a solid, upgradable foundation.
Rivals PC: competitive 1440p
Ryzen 7 9800X3D, RTX 5070 and 32 GB of DDR5: one of the best gaming processors around at the moment.
FAQ: buying a gaming PC from Switzerland
Does FlowUP deliver to Switzerland?
Yes, via UPS, to your doorstep. The carrier takes care of customs clearance.
Do I have to pay customs duty on a gaming PC in Switzerland?
No customs duty from 1 January 2024 for industrial products, but Swiss VAT of 8.1% and the carrier’s customs clearance fees still apply.
Do you pay Belgian VAT when ordering from Switzerland?
No. An order delivered in Switzerland is billed without Belgian VAT, as VAT is paid in Switzerland on import.
Can I pay in Swiss francs?
Prices are shown in euros; your bank or card converts the amount into francs at the time of payment.
How does a return work from Switzerland?
The PC is sent back to Belgium, with customs formalities in the other direction. Contact us before any shipment to arrange the return.
