Send parcel to Tunisia
Shipping from Italy to Tunisia
With europacco you can reach Tunis, Sfax and Sousse in 9–12 working days via maritime and air links across the Mediterranean. The geographical proximity to Italy (140 km from Sicily) makes Tunisia a long-standing commercial partner with a strong presence of Italian companies in manufacturing, automotive and textile sectors. Tunis-Carthage Airport and La Goulette port handle daily flows from Southern Europe. The service includes free pickup anywhere in Italy and continuous tracking until final delivery in the Maghreb country. The Italian community in Tunisia, companies with production facilities and suppliers to the local industry regularly use our shipments to this Arabic-French-speaking nation just a short distance from Europe. More than 11,000 reviews confirm europacco’s reliability.
Thanks to our extensive transport network, we are able to guarantee an optimal balance in terms of quality/price. By choosing europacco.com for a parcel shipments you will have:
- collection at home
- estimated delivery time: 9 to 12 working days
- shipment tracking
- insurance
Shipping to Tunisia with europacco
Example: shipment to the University of Tunis El Manar
The Université de Tunis El Manar is Tunisia’s leading university and collaborates with Italian institutions, regularly receiving scientific publications, research equipment and educational materials.
Example destination:Université de Tunis El Manar
Campus Universitaire El Manar
2092 El Manar I
Tunis
Tunisia
Address specifics in Tunisia
Tunisia uses essential four-digit postal codes to ensure reliable delivery. Addresses follow the Francophone format: street number, rue/avenue, district, postal code, city. Tunis has multiple postal codes depending on the area: 1000 for the city centre (Médina), 1001 (Bab Bhar), 2000 (Bardo), 1003 (Cité El Khadra). Administrative divisions are organised into 71 delegations nationwide. In coastal tourist cities (Hammamet, Monastir, Djerba) many hotels and resorts have dedicated postal codes. Industrial zones such as Bizerte, Monastir and Ben Arous require precise facility addresses. In rural southern regions (governorates of Tataouine, Médenine, Tozeur) the postal code and delegation are essential. Addresses appear in Arabic and French, with French preferred for international shipping documents.
What is shipped to Tunisia
- Automotive components (wiring harnesses, seats, mechanical parts)
- Fabrics and accessories for the clothing industry
- Industrial machinery and spare parts
- Electronics and IT components
- Tourism equipment for hotels
- Italian food products for restaurants
- Medical supplies for private clinics
- Fashion and textile samples
- Supplies for olive mills and oil presses
Prices for shipping parcels to Tunisia
| Parcel | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 - 2 kg | from 99,56 € |
| 2 - 5 kg | from 140,55 € |
| 5 - 10 kg | from 210,26 € |
| 10 - 20 kg | from 307,04 € |
| 20 - 30 kg | from 389,44 € |
| 30 - 40 kg | from 507,60 € |
| 40 - 50 kg | from 628,73 € |
Prices for shipping documents to Tunisia
| Document | Price |
|---|---|
| 0 - 0.5 kg | from 41,97 € |
| 0.5 - 1 kg | from 48,01 € |
| 1 - 1.5 kg | from 62,97 € |
| 1.5 - 2 kg | from 67,49 € |
Shipping time to Tunisia
Estimated transit time:
Transit from Italy to Tunisia takes 9–12 working days. The short distance allows both direct flights (Milan–Tunis 1h45, Rome–Tunis 1h15) and sea freight options from Sicilian ports.
Possible delays:
Tunisian customs clearance handled by the Douane Tunisienne requires 3–5 days and involves strict procedures with frequent inspections. The Tunisia Trade Net (TTN) system speeds up processing, but physical checks remain common. Documentation in French or Arabic facilitates clearance. Significant delays occur during Ramadan (1 month with variable dates) when public offices operate on reduced hours. Holidays such as Révolution (14 January), Independence Day (20 March), Aid el-Fitr and Aid el-Adha completely halt customs operations. Occasional public-sector strikes may also cause unexpected delays. Deliveries to southern desert regions (Douz, Tozeur, Kébili) or islands such as Djerba require an additional 2–3 days after clearance in Tunis or Sfax.
Tunisia: customs, automotive and free zones
How much are the customs duties when importing into Tunisia?
Tunisia applies 19% VAT on all imports plus a variable customs duty depending on product category (0–36%) and an additional consumption tax on certain goods (10–30%). Automotive components destined for industrial free zones (Ben Arous, Bizerte, Zarzis) benefit from full or partial exemptions with proper documentation. Electronics generally pay 15–25% total duties, textiles 25–36%, industrial machinery 10–15%, food products 20–45% (wine and alcohol up to 200%). The EU–Tunisia Association Agreement lowers duties for certified European-origin goods (EUR.1). A detailed commercial invoice in French is mandatory with precise description, 8-digit HS codes and origin. The recipient must have a Tunisian tax ID (matricule fiscale).
How to ship spare parts to automotive plants in Sousse or Bizerte?
The Tunisian automotive sector (Leoni, Yazaki, Lear, Dräxlmaier) receives components daily from Europe. B2B shipments require a detailed commercial invoice with correct HS code, EUR.1 certificate for reduced duties and a detailed packing list. Many companies operate under offshore or export free-zone regimes: goods enter without duties or VAT but require FIPA-Tunisia authorization and IM4 declaration. A local clearing agent manages the complex formalities. Fast-track processing is available for certified companies. Bizerte, Sousse and Ben Arous have dedicated customs offices for industrial zones. Important: declare the real value, as under-declarations are strictly controlled.
Can I ship wine, olive oil or Italian food products?
Italian olive oil faces high duties (30–45%) because Tunisia is a major producer; commercial imports are rarely convenient. For personal use (2–3 liters) a gift declaration may work. Wine and alcohol require an import licence, difficult for private individuals; only hotels, restaurants or licensed distributors can import them. Pasta, canned food, aged cheese and coffee in sealed packaging are allowed in reasonable personal quantities. Commercial food imports need a health certificate from the Italian Ministry of Health and labels in Arabic or French. Fresh cold cuts and fresh cheeses are prohibited. Italian restaurants in Tunisia must use a registered importer with a health licence.
Customer feedback on shipping from Italy to Tunisia
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