Import sheets for Tunisian olive oil: the

Q: In brief: how to read a country import sheet?

Short answer: each import sheet answers four questions for Tunisian origin: (1) which customs duty ? (2) which VAT / tax at import? (3) which agreement unlocks it? (4) which origin documents and formalities ? The principle is constant: Tunisian oil (HS code 1509 ) often enters at 0% , but conditionally on an active agreement, a non-satura

Q: What happens if the EU quota is exhausted?

The oil enters outside the quota at the specific duty of €124.50/100 kg , i.e. ~€1.245/kg. Hence the importance of filing the quota certificates (SICAD) early .

Q: Which origin document by market?

EUR.1 for the EU and EFTA (Switzerland), Arab certificate of origin (in Arabic) for the Gulf via GAFTA, common-law CO for the USA, Canada, Brazil and Japan. See the export documents guide.

Q: What is the tariff situation in the USA?

MFN duty (~3.4–5 ¢/kg) plus surtaxes in flux (Section 122/301), without federal VAT but with MPF/HMF. Verify with a US broker. Details in the USA market guide.

Q: What importer-side formalities by country?

USA : FDA registration + US agent + FSVP + Prior Notice. Canada : SFC license (CFIA). Brazil : MAPA registration + COA SISCOLE (up to ~120 days). Gulf : local registrations + Arabic label. They block the goods if they are missing.

Q: Does Brazil impose particular requirements?

Yes: MAPA importer registration (up to ~120 days), COA in SISCOLE format (original in two copies, registered laboratory), and wood packaging compliant with ISPM 15. A failure immobilizes the goods at the importer's expense.

Q: Which customs code for olive oil?

HS code 1509 : 1509.20 for EVOO, 1509.30 for virgin, 1509.90 for refined, 1510 for pomace. The national subheading (EU CN, US HTS) refines the duty.

Are you looking, for your specific market, at what importing Tunisian olive oil costs and requires? This hub brings together the country import sheets: customs duty for Tunisian origin, VAT, applicable agreement and documents to provide. A comparison table to arbitrate at a glance, then a link to each detailed market sheet. Dated benchmarks, pitfalls by zone and checklists included.

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In brief: how to read a country import sheet?

Short answer: each import sheet answers four questions for Tunisian origin: (1) which customs duty? (2) which VAT / tax at import? (3) which agreement unlocks it? (4) which origin documents and formalities? The principle is constant: Tunisian oil (HS code 1509) often enters at 0%, but conditionally on an active agreement, a non-saturated quota and the right origin document.

This hub serves as a routing table: locate your market in the table, read the line, then open the full market sheet for the regulatory and cultural detail. It complements the customs & agreements guide (the "why" of duties) by giving the "where" (each country). The acronyms (EUR.1, Arab CO, FSVP, B/L…) are defined in the glossary.

Comparison table: importing Tunisian olive oil by market

Benchmarks for Tunisian origin, HS code 1509:

Market	Customs duty	Import VAT / tax	Agreement / quota	Origin document
EU (within quota)	0%	FR 5.5% · DE 7% · IT/ES 4% · BE 6% · NL 9%	EU-Tunisia, TRQ 09.4032 (~56,700 t)	EUR.1
EU (outside quota)	€124.50/100 kg	same	quota exhausted	EUR.1 (but outside quota)
United Kingdom	0% (quota)	0% (food)	UK-Tunisia (~7,723 t )	UK-TN proof of origin
Switzerland	EFTA preferential (line to be confirmed)	8.1%	EFTA-Tunisia	EUR.1 (EFTA)
Saudi Arabia	0%	VAT 15%	GAFTA	Arab CO
UAE	0%	VAT 5%	GAFTA	Arab CO
Qatar	0%	VAT 0%	GAFTA	Arab CO
United States	MFN ~3.4–5 ¢/kg + surtaxes	No federal VAT (MPF/HMF)	No FTA (MFN)	Common-law CO + FDA/FSVP
Canada	0% (MFN)	GST 5%	MFN	Common-law CO + SFC license
Brazil	Camex 0% window (otherwise MFN ~9%)	ICMS ~18%	—	CO + COA SISCOLE + MAPA
Japan	0% (MFN)	Consumption ~10%	MFN	Common-law CO

Two major alerts. EU: the TRQ 09.4032 quota (~56,700 t) is regularly exhausted → outside the quota, €124.50/100 kg. USA: the tariff situation is in flux (Section 122/301) → verify with a US broker.

Track this data up to date with the olive oil import customs tool and cost the landed price with the export cost calculator.

How to use these sheets, step by step

Step 1 — Locate your market

Find the destination country in the table. Each line summarizes duty, VAT, agreement and origin document.

Step 2 — Read the duty and VAT

The duty is the one applicable to Tunisian origin (often 0% via an agreement). VAT is added even at zero duty: it weighs on cash flow (up to 15% in the KSA, 18% ICMS in Brazil).

Step 3 — Identify the agreement and the origin document

EU and EFTA → EUR.1; Gulf → Arab certificate of origin (GAFTA, in Arabic); USA/Canada/Brazil → common-law CO. Without the right document, no tariff preference. See the export documents guide.

Step 4 — Check the importer formalities

Each country has its importer-side obligations: FDA + FSVP + Prior Notice (USA), SFC license (Canada), MAPA registration / COA SISCOLE (Brazil, up to ~120 days), Gulf registration. They block the goods even if they are not the seller's responsibility.

Step 5 — Open the market sheet and quote

Click on the country's detailed sheet for the full context, then request a dated quotation.

Detailed market sheets

Each market has its complete sheet (duty, VAT, agreement, documents, labeling, purchasing culture):

USA market — FDA/FSMA, see also the detailed USA guide.
UK market — bilateral quota, 0% food VAT.
Gulf market — GAFTA, Arab CO, Arabic label, engraved dates.
Switzerland market — EFTA, Tares line to be confirmed.
All markets: export markets hub.

Buyer's side: start with the table line, then read the full sheet. You will know what to require from the supplier before paying. Seller's side: present the right origin document by market upfront — it shortens the sales cycle.

Mistakes to avoid with the import sheets

Reading the duty without the VAT → wrong estimate of the landed cost (VAT up to 15-18%).
Importing outside the EU quota without knowing it → €124.50/100 kg.
Wrong origin document → EUR.1 instead of Arab CO for the Gulf = preference lost.
Forgetting the importer formalities → FDA/FSVP (USA), SFC (Canada), MAPA (Brazil) block the container.
Quoting the USA on an outdated duty → surtaxes not included.
Confusing a generic sheet with the reality of the day → always re-check on the shipment date.

Why centralize your import sheets

Three practical reasons:

Arbitrate fast: a single table compares duty, VAT and documents to choose or prioritize a market.
Secure the preference: identifying the right origin document avoids the full tariff (e.g. €124.50/100 kg outside the EU quota).
Anticipate lead times: spot the long importer formalities early (Brazil ~120 days, FDA file).

With a low origin price (≈ €3.80–4.00/kg FOB) and favorable agreements, Tunisian origin is easily arbitrated market by market. Conclusion: choose your market, secure the origin document, quote early.

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FAQ — Import sheets for Tunisian olive oil

What is a country import sheet?

It is the summary, for a given market and Tunisian origin, of the customs duty, the VAT, the applicable agreement and the documents to provide (origin + importer formalities). It allows you to arbitrate and prepare a shipment.

In which markets does Tunisian oil enter at 0%?

In the EU (within the TRQ 09.4032 quota, via EUR.1), the United Kingdom (bilateral quota), the Gulf (GAFTA, via Arab CO), Canada (MFN) and Japan (MFN). VAT remains due in all cases.

What happens if the EU quota is exhausted?

The oil enters outside the quota at the specific duty of €124.50/100 kg, i.e. ~€1.245/kg. Hence the importance of filing the quota certificates (SICAD) early.

Which origin document by market?

EUR.1 for the EU and EFTA (Switzerland), Arab certificate of origin (in Arabic) for the Gulf via GAFTA, common-law CO for the USA, Canada, Brazil and Japan. See the export documents guide.

What is the tariff situation in the USA?

MFN duty (~3.4–5 ¢/kg) plus surtaxes in flux (Section 122/301), without federal VAT but with MPF/HMF. Verify with a US broker. Details in the USA market guide.

What importer-side formalities by country?

USA: FDA registration + US agent + FSVP + Prior Notice. Canada: SFC license (CFIA). Brazil: MAPA registration + COA SISCOLE (up to ~120 days). Gulf: local registrations + Arabic label. They block the goods if they are missing.

What import VAT by market?

Reduced in the EU (FR 5.5%, DE 7%, IT/ES 4%), 0% in the United Kingdom (food), 5% in the UAE, 15% in Saudi Arabia, 0% in Qatar, 5% GST in Canada, ~18% ICMS in Brazil.

Does Brazil impose particular requirements?

Yes: MAPA importer registration (up to ~120 days), COA in SISCOLE format (original in two copies, registered laboratory), and wood packaging compliant with ISPM 15. A failure immobilizes the goods at the importer's expense.

Which customs code for olive oil?

HS code 1509: 1509.20 for EVOO, 1509.30 for virgin, 1509.90 for refined, 1510 for pomace. The national subheading (EU CN, US HTS) refines the duty.

Do these sheets replace a freight forwarder?

No. They give dated benchmarks to arbitrate and prepare, but the duty, VAT and formalities evolve. Always confirm with your freight forwarder or a customs broker on the shipment date.

Where can I find the complete sheet for my market?

In the export markets hub: the USA, United Kingdom, Gulf, Switzerland and the other countries each have their detailed sheet there (regulation, labeling, purchasing culture).

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To go further: the customs & agreements guide, the USA market guide and the origins comparison.

Market data July 2026, indicative and to be re-checked before any commitment. Reference sources: EU regulation (TRQ 09.4032, EUR.1), GAFTA, UK-Tunisia and EFTA-Tunisia agreements, FDA (USA), MAPA/SISCOLE (Brazil), IOC/T.15/NC standard, ONH/CEPEX (Tunisia).