How to send a package to Tunisia?
Are you a company or an individual
and you send parcels or documents to Tunisia?
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Customs formalities for Tunisia
Required documents
Once you have chosen the carrier that corresponds to your needs and validated the shipment from Switzerland to Tunisia, you have to prepare the shipment. Packing the goods carefully, print the shipping note (that we send to you upon reservation) and attach the proforma invoice generated by Expedismart.ch. When shipping goods that you have just purchased, the proforma invoice is not the purchase receipt that you receive in the shop. The proforma invoice serves to inform customs of the exact contents of your package, its value, and its country of origin. If the goods have been purchased by the recipient or are to be resold after arrival in the country, the shipment must be accompanied by a commercial invoice, which can also be created on Expedismart.ch. For valuable goods, it is advisable to take out insurance. Our insurance partner is AXA Winterthur, who charge 1% of the value of the goods for insurance.
Please keep a copy of the pro forma or commercial invoice!
Compare and send a parcel from Switzerland to Tunisia at the best price in a few clicks. Choose the carrier (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Aramex, or TNT) that will pick up the document or parcel at your home and deliver it safely to Tunisia.
Mandatory information for the pro forma or commercial invoice
- Address of recipient and sender (including e-mail and telephone number)
- Exact description of contents
- Date and sign the documents
- Documents shall be written in Arabic, French, or English.
CHECK-LIST
- Full address
- Proforma document
- Customs declaration
- No banned goods
Delivery of goods in Tunisia?
Customs tariffs
Tunisian import duties are based on the normal VAT of 19% or on the reduced VAT of 13% and 7%, as well as on the local tax on goods and services. They depend on the type of shipment, its declared value, and its origin.
We strongly recommend that you declare all goods on the pro forma or commercial invoice. Please also ensure that you include the recipient’s e-mail address and telephone number on your pro forma invoice. It is common practice for customs to contact the consignee for details of the contents of the package.
Import ban on goods in Tunisia
Ensure to not import any goods that are prohibited in Tunisia. This list varies depending on the carrier (FedEx, UPS, TNT, DHL, or Aramex). You are responsible for the cost of blocking and returning the goods.
- Weapons and ammunition
- Endangered plant species, live animals, and their products
- Certain breeds of dogs
- Restriction of tobacco and alcohol products
* This list may be modified by the country of destination. You will find more information on the official Tunisian customs website.
Making express shipments to Tunisia
Fragile goods
When shipping fragile or delicate items, it is essential to pack the contents properly to protect the goods. Always use sufficient cushioning material, such as newspapers, foam, or bubble wrap. If you are sending goods purchased in Switzerland, it is always best to use the manufacturer’s packing material.
Pick-ups and deliveries in Tunisia
Festive days
For the delivery of your parcel, please consider the public holidays in Tunisia. Keep in mind that your parcels will not be delivered on these days.
- 1. January – New Year
- 14. January – Revolution and Youth Day
- 20. March – Independence Day
- 9. April – Martyrs Day
- 1. May – Labour Day
- 13. – 15. May – Aid El-Fitr
- 20. – 22. July – Aid El Kebir
- 25. July – Republic Day
- 10. August – Ras el am el Hejri
- 13. August – Women’s Day
- 15. October – Evacuation Day
- 19. October – Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday
Tracking of express parcels to Tunisia
Track your shipment
Have you already sent a parcel to Tunisia? Use the tracking system on Expedismart.ch.
Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone (+41 022 575 61 16), by e-mail (admin@expedismart.ch) or via the contact form in case of questions or ambiguities.
