Regulatory Alerts2018-01-01
Central Bank of Tunisia Circular to Approved Intermediaries No. 2018-01 of March 1, 2018
The Governor of the Central Bank of Tunisia issued Circular No. 2018-01 to update the financing conditions for the importation of non-priority products by replacing the previous list and regulatory framework. The circular explicitly excludes public sector imports, pre-existing financial commitments, industrial inputs verified by technical sheets, and active processing operations from the new restrictions. It establishes a comprehensive annex of non-priority goods, primarily comprising foodstuffs, beverages, cosmetics, household items, and consumer electronics, which takes effect upon notification.
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