Tunisia introduced the VAT exemption on imported battery-electric passenger cars in the 2022 Finance Law. LF 2024 confirms it: no 19 % VAT is applied on the CIF value when the importer files for EVs falling under tariff position 87.03. Customs duty is also suspended at the import stage for vehicles with motor power not exceeding 110 kW.
Key takeaways
- check_circleYou do NOT pay 19 % VAT on a new battery electric car
- check_circleYou do NOT pay customs duty if the motor is ≤110 kW
- check_circleYou still pay registration fees (Carte Grise) — see below
- check_circleThe exemption does NOT apply to plug-in hybrids (PHEVs)
Effective: 2022-01-01