PATDS — Passar Transit Declaration Submission

A PATDS (Passar Transit Declaration Submission) is the structured XML message used to open a Swiss transit procedure in Passar. On acceptance an MRN is assigned and the customs-supervised movement of the goods through the customs territory to the office of destination begins. The ongoing transit is then accompanied by the TSAD and PADTS documents.

In context

The PATDS starts the transit procedure on Passar. The movement is then accompanied by the TSAD and PADTS documents.

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Source: BAZG (bazg.admin.ch)

Part of the Swiss Passar customs system.

Last updated: 2026-05-22