Tunisia Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

None

Average duty rate, August 2026

5.18%

Duty on U.S. imports

$4.4M

U.S. imports / exports

$84.3M / $81.0M a month

Agreements per the U.S. Trade Representative; customs territory per the European Commission. Duty is what the Census Bureau calculates for the month, not what was paid; a product's rate can differ widely from the country average.

Top U.S. imports from Tunisia

These 5 make up 44% of U.S. imports from Tunisia in the latest month.

1. Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Its Fractions HS 150920$25.4M
2. Refined Olive Oil and Fractions HS 150990$4.7M
3. Dates, Fresh or Dried HS 080410$2.7M
4. Insulated Electric Conductors ≤1000 V, Fitted with Connectors, NESOI HS 854442$2.2M
5. Electrical Switches for Voltages Not Exceeding 1,000 V (NESOI) HS 853650$2.0M

Top U.S. exports to Tunisia

These 5 make up 69% of U.S. exports to Tunisia in the latest month.

1. Sulfur (Crude, Refined, and All Kinds Except Sublimed, Precipitated, or Colloidal) HS 250300$43.1M
2. Petroleum Coke, Not Calcined HS 271311$4.8M
3. Parachutes, Dirigible Parachutes, Rotochutes & Parts HS 880400$4.1M
4. Plastic Fittings for Tubes, Pipes & Hoses HS 391740$2.5M
5. Parts of Airplanes or Helicopters, NESOI HS 880730$1.6M

Trade overview

Tunisia exports a varied mix of goods to the United States, including olive oil, dates, textiles, and mechanical components, reflecting its position as one of North Africa's more industrially diversified economies. Olive oil is among the most commercially significant categories, with Tunisian product competing on quality and price in the US specialty food market. Importers of Tunisian food products should ensure compliance with FDA entry requirements and country-of-origin labeling rules.