Import/Export

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.

Intercompany Data on CD-Rom/Disk

Data shipments require an invoice stating the value of the CD-ROM or disk only.

Medicine

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.

USB Sticks

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

In addition to the commodities which UPS prohibits to all countries or territories served (listed here), it is prohibited to ship the following commodities to Tunisia.

Advertising Literature

Advertising literature in pure document form is prohibited.

Alcoholic Beverages

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

Carpets are prohibited.

Drugs (also see Medicine)

Shipments of medicine are permitted only if special arrangements are made. Contraceptives are strictly prohibited.

Food

Olives and salt are prohibited.

Israeli Origin Goods

Goods of Israeli origin are prohibited.

Medicine (also see Drugs)

Shipments of medicine are permitted only if special arrangements are made. Contraceptives are prohibited.

Negotiable Bonds, Drafts

Negotiable bonds and drafts are prohibited.

Paints

Paints are prohibited.

Parts

Accumulators (odometers) for cars and moped parts are prohibited.

Passports

Passports are prohibited.

Personal Effects

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

Playing cards are prohibited.

Products Made in Iran

Products made in Iran are prohibited in our service due to a current embargo.

Shoes

Leather shoes are prohibited.

Wine

See "Alcoholic Beverages".