How to Ship to Tunisia from the US
Tunisia is a North African country with strong French cultural ties and a growing tech and expat community. Tunis-Carthage International Airport handles international air cargo. DHL and FedEx serve Tunisia from US hubs, typically routing through Paris, Frankfurt, or Dubai. USPS delivery is handled by La Poste Tunisienne.
Tunisia charges customs duties plus TVA (7%, 13%, or 19% VAT depending on product) on imports. Tunisia has a formal de minimis of approximately 30 TND (roughly $10 USD) — essentially no duty-free threshold for practical purposes. Electronics, clothing, and personal care products are popular imports. Tunisia controls certain imports and has additional consumption taxes on some goods.
Typical 1 lb cost
$45–$75 USD
Typical transit
5–18 business days
Carrier Options to Tunisia
DHL Express Worldwide
Best for Tunisia. 3-5 business days to Tunis via European hub. Strong Maghreb network.
FedEx International Priority
3-5 business days. Reliable for high-value and business shipments.
UPS Worldwide Expedited
4-6 business days. Coverage in Tunis metropolitan area.
USPS Priority Mail International
2–4 weeks via La Poste Tunisienne. Budget option; reliability varies.
Customs Forms Required
CN22 for items under $400. CN23 + commercial invoice for higher-value shipments.
Commonly Prohibited Items
- ✕Firearms and weapons without authorization
- ✕Illegal drugs
- ✕Counterfeit goods
- ✕Pornographic material
- ✕Political material deemed subversive
Tunisia-Specific Shipping Tips
- 💡 TVA ranges from 7% to 19% depending on product category — check the applicable rate for your goods
- 💡 Tunisia has preferential trade agreements with the EU — US goods don't benefit from these, meaning slightly higher duties than EU exporters
- 💡 DHL routing through European hubs is the fastest option from the US East Coast
- 💡 Tunis addresses in Arabic or French both work; French is standard for business correspondence
- 💡 Electronics are subject to specific consumption taxes in addition to customs duty and TVA
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