Import and export of goods with Tunisia — a bilingual EN/RU contract for the bank and customs in 15 minutes. CISG not ratified, settlements in USD/TND
Parties, documents and specifics for every deal scheme
Four contract types — for any deal structure with a Tunisian partner
Import olive oil, phosphates, textiles, and dates from Tunisia.
Export petroleum products, metals, grain, and fertilizers.
A contract for services from Tunisian companies: medical tourism, IT, textiles.
A contract for services to Tunisian clients: energy, IT.
Key terms to reflect in the contract with Tunisia
Tunisia is not a party to the CISG. Our contract is governed by Russian law, and Russia is a party without an Article 95 reservation, so the CISG applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)).
CISG · Russian lawTunisia has an Association Agreement with the EU. Its trade provisions apply to products originating in the EU and Tunisia (Art. 7); Russian goods shipped through Tunisia in transit do not qualify for preferences.
EU FTA · originThe Tunisian dinar (TND) has limited convertibility. International contracts are denominated in USD or EUR. Settlements go through SWIFT: STB, BIAT, Attijari Bank.
USD/EUR · TND domesticThe deadlines for receiving proceeds are set in the contract — the bank takes them into account when registering it. Under Presidential Decree No. 430, the mandatory amount of foreign currency proceeds to be credited is tied to the mandatory sale rate — check the rate in force on the date of the deal. For amounts from 3 million RUB (import) or 10 million RUB (export), the contract is registered with the bank and receives a unique number (UNK).
173-FZ · contract registrationAnswers on drawing up a contract with a company from Tunisia
Fill in the form, pay online — and download right away. The file is accepted by banks and customs.
Tunisia has an Association Agreement with the EU.
The MF (Matricule Fiscale) and Registration Number from the RNE (rne.tn).
Tunisia is not a party to the CISG. Our contract is governed by Russian law, and Russia is a party without an Article 95 reservation, so the CISG applies to the sale of goods as part of Russian law (Art. 1(1)(b)). Disputes under our contract are heard by the ICAC at the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
Port of Tunis-Carthage and the port of Bizerte.