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Import/Export

United States to Tunisia

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Commodity Specific Stipulations

There are special stipulations on the following commodities when shipping to Tunisia. If you plan to ship one of the commodities listed below, be sure to adhere to the following stipulations in order to avoid delays and holds at customs.

Data shipments require an invoice stating the value of the CD-ROM or disk only.
Shipments of medicine can be imported by authorized companies with an appropriate Import License and agreement from the Pharmacie Central of Tunisia.

Private individuals can import medicine only for particular use. A prescription from a doctor must be provided.

Data shipments require an invoice with the character of the USB stick (storing intercompany data) and the value of the USB Stick.

Prohibited or Restricted Commodities

Advertising literature in pure document form is prohibited.
In addition to the general restriction in internationally shipping alcoholic beverages which always require an International Special Commodity contract, Tunisia restricts imports to 2-3 bottles including for Wine. The main reason for the restriction is that Tunisia is a wine producer.
Carpets are prohibited.
Shipments of medicine are permitted only if special arrangements are made. Contraceptives are strictly prohibited.
Olives, Salt and Dates are prohibited.

Goods of Israeli origin are prohibited.
Shipments of medicine are permitted only if special arrangements are made. Contraceptives are prohibited.
Negotiable bonds and drafts are prohibited.
Paints are prohibited.
Accumulators (odometers) for cars and moped parts are prohibited.
Passports are prohibited.
Customers must use an authorized UPS / MBE (Mail Boxes Etc) Store or UPS Customer Center to ship personal effects.

The UPS Store, Mail Boxes Etc. or UPS Customer Center will be required to identify personal effect shipments on the shipping label by placing "Personal Effects" in the Reference Field of a UPS "smart" label or in the Special Instructions Field of a UPS waybill. They must also clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' shipment on the Commercial Invoice.

Personal Effects are classified as used items (owned for a minimum of 6 months) intended for the consignee's personal use. Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis. "Personal Effects" must be clearly stated on the invoice and goods description.

All of the following documents must be scanned into DIS/SIR and originals on the package:

  • An inventory list with estimated values with the reason for importation (holidays, move, relocation)
  • A confirmation that the goods are older than 6 months and that they are intended for personal use only
  • A photocopy of passport or ID card

Any items intended for any other use, such as wholesale or retail sales, business purposes, or for distribution are not considered personal effects and cannot be shipped on this basis.

Excisable goods (for example, perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco), medicine and perishable food can not be cleared as personal effects.

Personal effects shipments are not allowed in combination with Return Services.

Playing cards are prohibited.
Products made in Iran are prohibited in our service due to a current embargo.
Leather shoes are prohibited.
See "Alcoholic Beverages".

NOTE: Information provided by UPS is provided AS IS, may not be current, and does not constitute legal advice. In no event shall UPS be liable for any errors in the information, forms or features made available by UPS, or by any third party site linked to from UPS. Selection and completion of proper forms for any given shipment is the sole responsibility of the shipper. All shipments are subject to the UPS Terms and Conditions of Service in effect at the time of shipping for the country or territory of origin.
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