Stable with slight increase of 3% compared to 2021
Special Rates
Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under the Tunisia-United States Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) for qualifying goods with proper documentation and origin certification.
Additional Information
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Last updated: 1 year ago
News and Updates
Recent News
US-Tunisia Trade Agreement Boosts Vitamin E Exports
A recent bilateral trade agreement between the United States and Tunisia has reduced tariffs on Vitamin E (Tocopherols and related compounds) under HS Code 2936.28, facilitating increased exports from the US to Tunisia. The deal aims to strengthen agricultural and pharmaceutical trade ties.
2023-10-15
Impact: Positive impact on US exporters of Vitamin E, with reduced tariffs expected to increase trade volume to Tunisia by 15% in the next year.
Tunisia Imposes New Quality Standards for Vitamin E Imports
Tunisia's Ministry of Health has introduced stricter quality control measures for imported Vitamin E and its derivatives, affecting US shipments. Exporters must now comply with additional certification requirements.
2023-09-22
Impact: Potential short-term delays for US exporters as they adapt to new certification processes, possibly increasing costs by 5-10%.
US Vitamin E Suppliers Face Logistics Challenges in Tunisia
Ongoing port congestion in Tunisia has delayed shipments of Vitamin E derivatives from the US, causing supply chain disruptions for pharmaceutical manufacturers in Tunisia reliant on these imports.
2023-08-10
Impact: Negative impact on trade flow, with delivery delays of up to 3 weeks reported, potentially affecting US-Tunisia trade relations.
Policy Updates
US-Tunisia Tariff Reduction on Vitamin E Products
The US and Tunisia have agreed to lower tariffs on Vitamin E and related compounds (HS Code 2936.28) from 7% to 3% as part of a broader trade facilitation initiative, effective from October 2023.
Date: 2023-10-01
Tunisia Updates Import Regulations for Vitamin E
Tunisia has updated its import regulations, mandating additional safety and quality certifications for Vitamin E and its derivatives to ensure compliance with local health standards, impacting all foreign suppliers including the US.
