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Export to Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco

For importers, distributors and wholesalers in the Maghreb: products from major brands bought in Europe, with prices from Europe (EXW, FCA) or to the port of destination (CFR, CIF).

Destination ports

Three countries, ten ports of arrival

Containers leave from a European port chosen according to the origin of the goods, bound for the main ports of the Maghreb.

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Local requirements

What you need to know, country by country

A few general points to bear in mind. The precise requirements are checked with the importer for each order.

  • Algeria

    Destination ports

    • Algiers
    • Oran
    • Béjaïa
    • Annaba

    Good to know

    • Labelling: mandatory information in Arabic; another language may appear in addition.
    • Imports governed by regulations that change frequently: bank domiciliation, payment methods, conformity checks on arrival.
    • Documents often requested: certificate of origin, health certificate or certificate of free sale, Halal certificate for the products concerned.

  • Tunisia

    Destination ports

    • Radès
    • Sfax
    • Bizerte

    Good to know

    • Labelling: information in Arabic, generally together with French, to be checked for each product.
    • Many consumer products are subject to technical inspection on import.
    • Documents often requested: certificate of origin, EUR.1 where applicable, health certificate or certificate of free sale.

  • Morocco

    Destination ports

    • Casablanca
    • Tanger Med
    • Agadir

    Good to know

    • Labelling: information in Arabic required, often as a back label on imported products.
    • Food products inspected on import by the National Food Safety Office (ONSSA).
    • Cosmetics: registration with the health authorities may be required; the importer checks the conditions.

Preferential origin. The European Union has concluded association agreements with Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco. For goods of European origin that meet their rules, an EUR.1 certificate may allow reduced customs duties on import, depending on the products and the rules in force.

General information. These indications do not replace the advice of the authorities of the destination country or that of a customs clearance professional. Import rules change: we check them for each order with the importer and its freight forwarder, who remain responsible for customs clearance.

Importers

How we work with you

  • Your specifications

    Labelling language, required documents, Incoterm, port and schedule: your requirements are noted before the quotation.

  • Suitable shelf life

    At least 12 months for long-life products and at least 75% for all others, to allow for transport and selling time.

  • Documents reviewed in advance

    The draft documents are sent to you before shipment, to avoid unpleasant surprises on arrival.

  • Tracking to the port

    Container number, bill of lading, estimated arrival date: you are kept informed at every stage of the shipment.

Request for quotation

An import project? Let’s talk.

Tell us the products, quantities and port of destination you need: we will get back to you with a detailed quotation by Incoterm.

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