I read that by 2025, Swiss rules for online shopping will change with a new deemed supplier approach that might affect platforms such as AliExpress and Temu. It looks like this change is why even tiny batteries can no longer be ordered. However, it now seems that only batteries face shipping issues and VAT may not be the culprit. I’m curious if there might be other items impacted by these new rules. What do you all think?
Hey there, I’m also trying to wrap my head around these new VAT and shipping rules in Switzerland. It’s pretty wild how only some items, like those tiny batteries, are causing this stir. One thing I’ve been wondering is what criteria exactly defines which items get flagged—could it be tied to the perceived risk of shipping or customs issues rather than just value? I mean, if batteries are the hot topic, then what about other tech-related items? Does anyone have thoughts on whether items that are physically lightweight but electronic might also run into similar problems? I’m really curious if there’s a hidden list or some kind of risk assessment that customs uses. How do you all think e-commerce platforms will adapt their inventory and logistics? Would love to hear more ideas and maybe learn from some of you who have done deep dives into this. What’s your take on how other online giants might tweak their operations?