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IMPORT DESTINATION

Importing Into 🇹🇳 Tunisia

CUSTOMS AUTHORITYDirection Générale des Douanes
STANDARD VAT19%
DE MINIMIS (USD)US$0

De Minimis Threshold

THRESHOLD (USD)

US$0

LOCAL CURRENCY

Commercial parcels assessed at value

Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.

Tunisia applies customs (0-30%) + 19% TVA on imports. Free trade with the EU under the Association Agreement.

As of: 2023-01-01

VAT / GST on Imports

19%

STANDARD VAT / GST RATE

Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.

Required Documentation

#Document
01Customs declaration form
02Currency declaration over USD 10,000

Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →

Restricted Import Categories

  • Firearms (Ministry of Interior permit)
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Currency over USD 10,000

Prohibited Import Categories

  • Narcotics
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Materials offensive to Islamic values

Special Notes

  • 01EU Association Agreement provides preferential trade with the EU.
  • 02Currency: dinar (TND) is non-convertible.
  • 03Tourism heavy at Djerba, Tunis, Sousse.

DUTY CALCULATOR

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