Overview

The Dehiba-Wazin border crossing is the secondary crossing between Tunisia and Libya. It is normally used when the Ras Ajdir border is closed or to deliver items directly to southern Libya. The main challenges that might impede the influx of the items are: 

• The border crossing is under construction project for its improvement, but is open. The Ministry of Transport, Equipment and Logistics has mentioned that the works should be finalized before the end of 2021. There is high presence of military positions both sides due to security issues in Libya. 
• There is custom clearance procedures at the both sides.  

Daily Capacity

As this is a secondary border, so it is normally not crowded with cars or trucks unless if Ras Ajdir border is closed.  The border is organized with different lanes for trucks and cars, and in normal situation the custom can release up to 70 trucks daily. The priority is given generally to the humanitarian shipments, but in case of extreme overcrowding, which is rarely, happens in this border, even the trucks loaded with humanitarian aids are subject to stuck at the border for few days.   

Customs Clearance

Based on the Custom Department in Tunisia and Libya, the following documents are required to clear the goods at the borders. Exporting or re-exporting documents from Tunisia to Libya are required.   

Other related documents: 

• Copy of the B/L 
• Copy of certificate of origin.
• Copy of packing list. 
• Copy of Certificate of origin. 
• Copy of Certificate of analysis 
• Samples taken for analysis.  
• Documents to prove that the commodities are used for humanitarian relief.  

 All goods will be inspected at the border and samples will be taken for analysis, but generally this process is done swiftly and don’t take time. Humanitarian aids are exempted from the custom fees; they just pay nominal amount as administrative expenses. While the commercial trucks pay roughly between 100-200 LD (depending on the size and type of the cargo). 

For more information on customs in Tunisia, please see the following link: 1.3 Customs Information.  

Other Relevant Information

In general, if the clearance documents were ready, the custom clearance process would be finalized in few hours (unless the border is overcrowded)

 In some cases, and especially for humanitarian aids the custom clearance process might be conducted out of working hours and on the weekend or holidays.  

 There are many items that are not allowed to be imported inside Libya such as: 

• Alcoholic Beverages 
• Pork Meat
• Any goods made in Israel 

There are restrictions on importing IT and telecommunication equipment from abroad. There no clear regulation but the humanitarian organizations have experienced difficulties in importing such equipment. 

For more information on government contact details, please see the following link: 4.1 Government Contact List.