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Float Glass Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Switzerland

Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies float glass to Switzerland — clear and tinted float glass for windows, facades and furniture.

Currency: Swiss franc (CHF)
Main ports: via Rotterdam / Genoa
Sea transit from Gujarat: 20–30 days
Import taxes: Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff
Our hours (local): 05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday

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Quick answer

Who is a reliable float glass supplier and exporter for Switzerland?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports float glass to buyers in Switzerland, including Bern, Geneva, Lugano. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Switzerland needs float glass

Switzerland is a high-income manufacturing economy with world-leading pharmaceutical, chemical and precision-engineering industries.

Roofing sheets, glass, boards and building materials are needed on every construction project, and builders' merchants restock continuously.

Construction & infrastructure in Switzerland

New housing, commercial and infrastructure projects across Switzerland need finishing materials delivered on schedule — pipes and fittings, bathroom packages, tiles, electrical products and site tools — ideally from a single exporter with one set of documents.

In Switzerland, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy float glass from us mainly for residential construction and commercial and industrial buildings.

Who buys float glass: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects

Wholesale & retail distribution in Switzerland

Distributors and retailers in Switzerland import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.

In Switzerland, hardware stores and supermarkets buy float glass from us mainly for infrastructure and roads and interior fit-out.

Who buys float glass: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors

Cement & building materials plants in Switzerland

Cement producers around Switzerland replace elevator buckets, drag chains, belts and bearings on a schedule set by abrasion, so they buy spares in planned lots ahead of kiln and mill shutdowns.

In Switzerland, cement and clinker plants and grinding units buy float glass from us mainly for contractors and builders merchants and residential construction.

Who buys float glass: Cement and clinker plants · Grinding units · Block and aggregate plants

Hospitality & real estate in Switzerland

Hotels, resorts and restaurants in Switzerland fit out and refurbish with sanitary ware, bathroom fittings, tiles and commercial cookware, often ordered as a complete package per project.

In Switzerland, hotels & resorts and restaurants & catering buy float glass from us mainly for commercial and industrial buildings and infrastructure and roads.

Who buys float glass: Hotels & resorts · Restaurants & catering · Serviced apartments

Typical uses: Residential construction · Commercial and industrial buildings · Infrastructure and roads · Interior fit-out · Contractors and builders merchants.

Top 5 cities for float glass in Switzerland

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of float glass. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

Importing float glass into Switzerland: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Switzerland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

Weekend	Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time	05:00–14:30 Switzerland time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code	+41 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languages	German, French, Italian; we correspond in English
Currency	Swiss franc (CHF); quotations in USD
Trade agreement with India	No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders around	the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Float Glass specifications for Switzerland

Typical specification range for civil construction materials; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Switzerland's import requirements.

Glass	Float, toughened, laminated; 4–19 mm
Wood panels	Plywood, MDF, timber, hardwood; BWR and MR grades
Insulation	Fibreglass, rock wool, foam boards
Roofing	Metal sheets, asphalt shingles, roofing tiles

Standards: EN 572 (glass), IS 303 (plywood), ASTM C665 (insulation), EN 13707 or the standard your project specifies. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.

Price, duties & landed cost in Switzerland

Quotation currency	USD (EUR on request); you pay in Swiss franc (CHF) through your bank
Incoterms	EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Rotterdam / Genoa
Import taxes	Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff
Import conformity	Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free.
Export documents	Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment	50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Packing for shipment to Switzerland

Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.

How to order

How to import float glass into Switzerland

01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

FAQ

Float Glass in Switzerland — frequently asked questions

Do you export float glass to Switzerland?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports float glass from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Switzerland, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Switzerland do you deliver float glass to?

We deliver anywhere in Switzerland. The cities with the highest demand for float glass are Bern, Geneva, Lugano, Zürich and Lausanne, because of their construction & infrastructure, wholesale & retail distribution, hospitality & real estate industries.

How long does delivery of float glass to Switzerland take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Rotterdam / Genoa is about 20–30 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does float glass cost in Switzerland?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the float glass you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Swiss franc. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to float glass in Switzerland?

Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff. Swiss technical rules largely mirror EU requirements; industrial goods enter duty-free. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Switzerland?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Switzerland, so standard (MFN) duty applies to float glass. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine float glass with other products in one shipment to Switzerland?

Yes. Float Glass can be consolidated with other civil construction materials and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Can I send a bill of quantities for a construction project?

Yes. Send your BOQ and we will quote all materials together and plan a consolidated shipment.

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Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.

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