According to the laws, there are various taxes that apply to imported goods, such as VAT, purchase tax, etc.
In addition, there are levies/fees imposed on certain goods by various authorities, such as the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Communications and Ministry of Transport.
- Import of goods by mail or air forwarding is exempt from payment of taxes on goods valued at no more than $75 (excluding tobacco and alcohol/shipments containing goods requiring the approval of a government entity, such as the ministries of Transport/Communications/Health, etc.)
- If the value of goods is $75-$500, the goods are exempt from taxes, except for purchase tax (if applicable) and VAT (calculated based on the CIF value that includes the cost of goods + transport value and a relative value for insurance)
- Goods, the value of which exceeds $500, are subject to taxes applicable, similar to commercial import, even if they are sent as a gift by a private person, and even if they were previously used.
Additional information can be found in the Guide to Personal Import via Parcel Post (the tax rates applicable to various goods typically imported for personal use are presented in the Taxes Table).
Details regarding the Customs Law can be found on the Tax Authority website –
https://taxes.gov.il/English/customs/PersonalImport/Pages/Personal-Import-Loby.aspx
The process of releasing goods from customs involves physical operations in conjunction with the Customs, which require human resources and technology systems. Additional payments to authorities may apply, such as an entry fee, computer fee, security fee, cargo terminal handling fee and storage fee (in case the shipment was not released within the period of time Defined by law).
We have no control over these fees and they are not paid to us.
These costs are accompanied by the company’s handling fee for our professional services.
Tax calculation in accordance with the law is based on product’s value plus the value of transportation.
Any product valued at over $75 is subject to VAT. Should you decide to carry out the clearance independently, you can find all the relevant information on the websites of the Chamber of Commerce, Tax Authority and other relevant government agencies’ websites.
Our activities are based on the data provided to us by the seller/vendor.
In rare cases, the information we receive does not include discounts or special credits implemented at the time of purchase.
If you have proof of paying an amount that is different from the amount stated by the forwarder, please send us the correct invoice along with the shipping number via our website, so that we would be able to match the invoice and the shipping number. We will check with the vendor and keep you posted accordingly.
It should be noted that at the inquiry stage, the shipment will be stored under customs supervision and storage fees may apply in accordance with law provisions, over which we have no control.
By law, shipments of 5 kg or more and/or $100 or more require a valid ID or passport number to clear the goods.
ID or passport number is required for shipments that are being stored or shipments that require a dedicated clearance process.
According to the Israeli Customs laws, certain goods require the approval of a competent authority upon their clearance from Customs.
For example, automotive parts, certain communication products, etc.
The importer (you) is required to present these certificates to Customs authorities as part of the clearance process that our company will carry out for you.
This process involves the attendance of a representative from the relevant government ministry as required by law, and a representative on our behalf will carry out the inspection for you.
**Please note that should additional fees be required, they will be imposed on you.
