In a statement to Tunisie Numérique, Brigadier General Shukri Al-Jabri, the spokesperson for the Tunisian Diwanah, explained the privileges given to Tunisians abroad concerning vehicle importation. He noted that every Tunisian is entitled to import a car upon their final return, a process known as “FCR” (Final Customs Release). Further, this concession can be renewed every 10 years, permitting Tunisians living abroad the opportunity to bring in vehicles periodically.
He added that the second vehicle that a Tunisian living abroad can import, provided they meet the necessary conditions, is a truck to transport goods if it has the intention to send a project in Tunisia, whether it is a farmer, tourist or in traditional industries, with the need not to surpass the age of the truck. , With the salvation of 10 percent of customs duties and taxes.
Our speaker also revealed that the third vehicle that a Tunisian residing abroad can import, which has sparked some controversy, requires the person to have been outside Tunisia for at least 365 days. Additionally, all customs duties and taxes must be paid in total, equating to 100% of the total cost of the vehicle the same source continued to say that the Tunisian can even supply an electric car, knowing that it is exempt from paying customs duties and taxes and is satisfied with paying the performance on the added value.
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