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From US

Average cost: US$33.1

Average delivery time: 13 working days

From HK

Average cost: HK$470.77

Average delivery time: 18 working days

From SG

Average cost: SG$98.76

Average delivery time: 6 working days

From AU

Average cost: AUD$57.67

Average delivery time: 6 working days

Tunisia Shipping Tips & Information

Get helpful insights before you ship, including courier options, delivery expectations, and key regulations.

Top courier services when shipping to Tunisia include, Singapore Post - Airmail, Hong Kong Post - AirMailTracking & Hong Kong Post - Speedpost.

When shipping to Tunisia, ensure you pack shipments securely. See our guide.

Popular eCommerce platforms in Tunisia are eBay, Shopify & Magento.

Payment methods used by Tunisia are Bank card & cash on delivery

Consumers generally don't expect free shipping in Tunisia.

Saturday and Sunday are considered non-working days. You may experience delays for your shipments on these days.

Public holidays are also considered as non-working days. Please refer to the country's official Public Holiday page for specific holiday dates.

Tunisia Import Tax & Custom Fees

  1. Tariff Tango: Import duties can soar up to 200% for some goods, but most hover between 12–20%. Recent hikes hit everyday items like bananas (0% → 50%), coffee (36% → 50%), and even mobile phones (0% → 20%). Construction materials, apparel, and chocolates also faced steep jumps.

  2. VAT on Steroids:

    • Standard VAT: 19% (applied to the goods’ value + duties + other taxes).

    • Lower tiers: 13% or 7% for specific goods.

    • Pro tip: VAT is calculated after adding import duties—so taxes on taxes! 💸.

  3. Luxury “Ouch” Taxes: Fancy a car? Engine size matters!

    • Gasoline cars: Up to 277% consumption tax.

    • Diesel cars: A wallet-crushing 360%.

  4. 2022–2025: The Great Tax Hike:

    • Cheese, wine, shoes: Tariffs up from 36% to 50%.

    • Perfumes, ceramics, tools: Now taxed at 43% to protect local industries like furniture and bicycle assembly 111.

  5. U.S. Tariff Whammy: As of April 2025, the U.S. slapped a 28% tariff on all Tunisian imports (delayed from 10% baseline). Olive oil exporters are sweating!.

  6. Exemptions & Silver Linings:

    • UN agencies/NGOs get duty-free imports for aid.

    • Returning Tunisians living abroad >2 years can import equipment tax-free.

    • Solar panels enjoy reduced duties (10%, though up from 30% in 2024) ☀️.

  7. EU’s Sweet Deal: Tunisian exporters get relaxed rules of origin with the EU (since March 2025), making textiles and fabrics easier to sell duty-free. Take notes, America!.

💡 Why So High?

Tunisia uses tariffs to shield local industries. But with informal economy at 30–40% of GDP, it’s a high-stakes gamble.

For deeper dives, check the Trade.gov guide or WTO docs.

Duties & Tax Details for Tunisia

Currency:

Tunisian dinar (TND)

Calculation Method:

CIF

Tax Threshold:

0 USD

Tax (VAT/GST):

18%

Duty Threshold:

0 USD

Import Duty Product Categories

Check import duty rates by product category before shipping

Category
Import Duty (%)
Category
Import Duty (%)
Mobiles
20%
Tablets
20%
Computers
20%
Cameras
20%
Accessories
20%
Accessories (Battery)
20%
Health & Beauty
20%
Fashion
20%
Watches
20%
Jewelry
6%
Pets Accessories
12%
Dry Food & Supplements
14%
Home Appliances
20%
Home Decor
20%
Toys
20%
Sports
20%
Luggage
20%
Audio Video
20%
Documents
0%
Gaming
6%
Books & Collectibles
1%

We aim to keep this information accurate, but it may change anytime

Essential Documents When Sending Package to Tunisia

Stay informed about restricted and prohibited items to ensure your shipments meet customs requirements and avoid delays.

Battery Statement

Commercial Invoice

Tax Documents & Shipping labels

Shipping Restricted & Prohibited Items in Tunisia

Stay informed about restricted and prohibited items to ensure your shipments meet customs requirements and avoid delays.

Restricted & Prohibited Items

Alcohol

Animals

Chemicals

Currency

Drugs

Explosives

Firearms

Fresh Food

Plants

Seeds

Tobacco

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