Importing Into 🇹🇳 Tunisia
Direction Générale des Douanes
19%
US$0
De Minimis Threshold
US$0
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%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | Customs declaration form |
| 02 | Currency 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.
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