Shipping from Dubai to TunisiaShipping from Dubai to Tunisia, by air and sea.
Airlift Logistics, a freight forwarder in Dubai Airport Free Zone, arranges shipping from Dubai to Tunisia for businesses. We fly air cargo from DXB to Tunis-Carthage International Airport, and ship FCL and LCL sea freight from Jebel Ali to the port of Radès near Tunis. We prepare export papers and check what the Tunisian importer needs from Tunisian Customs before the cargo leaves Dubai.
Business cargo only. Airlift Logistics ships commercial goods for importers, exporters, traders and manufacturers, with a commercial invoice and a registered consignee. We do not handle personal boxes, household effects or door-to-door parcels.
Dubai to Tunisia at a glance
Most cargo for Tunisia goes to Tunis: by air into Tunis-Carthage, or by sea into the port of Radès.
- Flight time
- About 6.5 h DXB to Tunis
- Sea
- Jebel Ali to Radès, often transshipped
- Customs
- Tunisian Customs
- VAT
- 19% standard
Airports and seaports in Tunisia we ship to
Radès handles most containers for the Tunis area; Sfax serves the south.
| Gateway | Type | Code | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | TUN | Tunisia's main international airport | |
| Seaport | TNRDS | Main container port, near Tunis | |
| Seaport | TNSFA | Southern port for the Sfax region |
Air, sea to Tunisia
| Mode | Route | Typical timing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| DXB to TUN | About 1 to 2 days, plus clearance | Parts, samples, urgent goods | |
| Sea freight FCL | Jebel Ali to Radès | Several weeks, often transshipped | Stock and materials |
| Sea freight LCL | Jebel Ali consolidation to Radès | Longer than FCL | Smaller loads |
Airlines flying direct from Dubai to Tunisia
- Emirates SkyCargo
We confirm current sailings and the transshipment hub for each booking. Work out the billed weight with our chargeable weight calculator or the CBM calculator.
Customs in Tunisia: what the importer needs
Tunisian importers clear goods with Tunisian Customs through a licensed broker.
| Item | In Tunisia |
|---|---|
| Customs authority | Tunisian Customs (Douane tunisienne) |
| Declaration | Electronic declaration in the customs system |
| Importer registration | Tunisian company registration and tax ID |
| Duty and tax | Duty by tariff, plus 19% VAT standard rate |
| Trade agreement | Tunisia and the UAE are GAFTA members: qualifying Arab-origin goods can enter duty-free |
Some imports also need technical checks before release.
Approvals to check before booking
Tunisia checks the conformity of some products at import.
- 01
Technical controls
Some products face technical conformity checks at import.
- 02
Food safety
Food and agricultural products need health checks.
- 03
Health products
Medicines need approval.
- 04
A certificate of Arab origin can remove duty.
- 05
Telecom approval
Telecom equipment needs approval.
- 06
Matching documents
Invoice and declaration must match.
Documents for shipping to Tunisia
Send these with your booking. Origin documents decide whether GAFTA applies.
| Document | Why it is needed |
|---|---|
| Commercial invoice | Customs value, parties and HS codes |
| Packing list | Pieces, weights and marks for inspection |
| Transport contract and cargo release | |
| Exit clearance from the UAE, filed by us | |
| Supports GAFTA treatment | |
| Product approvals | Technical, food or health approvals |
Restricted or banned in Tunisia
- Goods without required approvals
- Counterfeit goods
- Weapons without a permit
- Narcotics
- Certain used goods
Check Tunisian rules for your HS code before shipping.
What UAE businesses ship to Tunisia
Tunisia is a North African market served from Dubai by air and sea.
- 01
Machinery and parts
Equipment and spare parts.
- 02
Plastics and chemicals
UAE polymers and chemicals.
- 03
Electronics
IT and consumer electronics.
Dubai to Tunisia shipping questions, answered
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See all shipping questionsGet a quote for this laneBy air to Tunis-Carthage or by sea to Radès. Air cargo flies from DXB and usually arrives within one or two days. Sea freight from Jebel Ali to the port of Radès near Tunis is often transshipped at a Mediterranean hub. The Tunisian importer clears the goods with a licensed broker.
- Sfax serves the south.
- We confirm the hub when booking.
Goods of Arab origin can, with a certificate. Tunisia and the UAE are both members of the Greater Arab Free Trade Area, which removes duty on qualifying Arab-origin goods. Goods made elsewhere and re-exported from Dubai pay normal Tunisian duty. VAT applies in all cases.
- The broker checks the certificate.
- Origin must be true and provable.
The standard Tunisian VAT rate is 19%. Some goods have reduced rates. VAT is charged on the customs value plus duty at clearance, and registered businesses can usually deduct it. The broker calculates the total duty and VAT before the goods are released from Radès or the airport.
- Duty depends on the tariff.
- Keep invoices consistent.
Air usually suits small, urgent or high-value shipments. It avoids transshipment and arrives within a few days. Sea LCL from Jebel Ali is cheaper for heavier loads but takes several weeks. We compare both options by chargeable weight and delivery date for each shipment.
- Use our calculators to compare.
- Insurance is recommended.