Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Tunisia
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Tunis. The rate starts at USD 9 per cubic foot to Tunis, and the carrier estimates 38–48 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
A commercial invoice is required and some products are prohibited, so the consignee should check the list before shipping. Dangerous goods travel via Rotterdam. Tunisians returning after living abroad have duty concessions on household goods.
Radès, near Tunis, is the main container port of Tunisia. Many Tunisian-Canadian families send household goods and gifts; residents abroad have specific customs allowances when they return. French translations of the commercial invoice and packing list help customs clearance.
Tunisia's customs works in Arabic and French, so a French translation of the invoice and packing list is helpful. The Tunisian dinar is the local currency.
Commercial importers in Tunisia need a tax identification number (matricule fiscal), and payment for imports goes through a Tunisian bank under the foreign-exchange rules, so the importer should arrange the bank domiciliation of the invoice before the cargo is shipped.
Commercial cargo rates to Tunisia
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunis | USD 9 / cu ft 38 days · min. USD 799.62 | USD 9 / cu ft 38 days · min. USD 804.66 | USD 11 / cu ft 48 days · min. USD 858.00 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Tunis
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 799.62
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 837.18
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,409.37
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Tunisia.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Tunis
- From Toronto: USD 837.18, about 38 days
- From Montreal: USD 837.18, about 38 days
- From Vancouver: USD 964.34, about 48 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Tunis. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 799.62 to Tunis, against USD 799.62 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Tunisia classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Tunisia. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Tunisia
- Commercial Invoice Required
- Custom Clearance at Port of Entry
- Inquire For List Of Prohibited Products
- IMO DG Cargo Via Rotterdam
- Subject to ISPM 15 Packing Regulations
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Tunisia.
Shipping to Tunisia by service
A1 services from Canada: Ocean LCL shipping, personal effects, commercial cargo, air freight (on request).
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Tunisia?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Tunis costs about USD 837.18 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Tunisia need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Tunisia require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.