Israel Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Customs duty may apply to shipments with a goods value exceeding $500 USD, depending on the item category. Duty rates vary by product type. Many products, including some electronics, may be duty-free, while others can be subject to customs duty at varying rates.

Israel charges 18% VAT on shipments with a goods value exceeding $75 USD. Shipments valued at $75 USD or less are generally exempt from VAT and customs duty (with certain exceptions). Your shipment may also incur carrier customs clearance or handling fees when clearing customs.

No. Shipments with a goods value of $75 USD or less are generally exempt from VAT, customs duty, and purchase tax. The exemption applies to the value of the goods only, excluding shipping and insurance charges.

Israel charges 18% VAT on shipments with a goods value exceeding $75 USD. VAT is calculated on the total CIF value, which includes the cost of the goods, shipping, and insurance.

Yes, certain specific categories like large appliances or luxury electronics may attract Purchase Tax even if the value is under $500. Most common consumer goods like clothing and laptops have 0% Purchase Tax.

Carrier handling fees typically range from 60 ILS to 250 ILS depending on the shipment's value and complexity. These fees are charged by the courier for customs clearance services.

The Israel Tax Authority collects charges via your carrier, such as DHL, FedEx, or Israel Post. You will pay these fees directly to the carrier upon delivery or before release.

You can estimate by adding 18% VAT on the CIF value for shipments over $75, plus any applicable duty for items over $500 and carrier fees of 60-250 ILS. Final charges are determined by Israeli customs and your carrier.