Israel Import Duties & Taxes Explained

Customs duty on your shipment to Israel only applies when the goods value exceeds $500 USD. Rates vary by item category, with many electronics and clothing items duty-free, while others range from 6% to 12%.

Israel charges 18% VAT on shipments over $150 USD, with no VAT or duty on orders under that threshold. Your shipment may also incur carrier handling fees of 60-250 ILS when clearing customs.

No, shipments valued at $150 USD or less are exempt from VAT, customs duty, and purchase tax. This exemption applies to the value of the goods only, excluding shipping costs.

You will pay 18% VAT on the total CIF value, which includes the cost of goods plus shipping and insurance. This tax applies once the item value exceeds the $150 threshold.

Customs duty generally only applies if the value of your goods exceeds $500 USD. Items between $150 and $500 are exempt from duty but still subject to VAT.

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.

Customs may combine the values of two or more packages arriving within 72 hours from the same sender. This could push your total over a tax threshold even if individual packages were under it.

You can estimate by adding 18% VAT on the CIF value for shipments over $150, 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.