Where can I find customs/import fees for Israel?

Where can I find the fees applicable for entering Israel (and declaring) more than the exempt amount of personal products (foodstuffs). I've found in multiple locations that I can bring up to $200 worth of items for personal use and (including?) 3kg of foodstuffs. But what if I want to go over that amount and pay the fees? I would be entering on a student visa.

Best Answer

Israel uses a "Red Line Green Line" system, where if you have something to declare you go through the red line at the airport and they figure out duty and you pay. In the unlikely event you are using a land border, I suppose the border guard and customs is somewhere nearby.

Note that import of non-Kosher meat is prohibited, on top of whatever rules apply to food.

I have a hard time imagining what you would bring that is not readily available inside Israel.

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How much is the custom duty in Israel?

Israel Lifts Exemption on Personal-import Duty to $500 From $325. But imported items that cost $75 or more will still be subject to value-added tax.

How do you get charged import fees?

The fee is based on the value of the merchandise being imported, not including duty, freight, and insurance charges. MPF for informal entries (i.e. goods imported via mail etc.) is a set fee and ranges from $2.22, $6.66 or $9.99 per shipment.

How do I import goods to Israel?

For importing into Israel, there must be an import licence issued by the Ministry of Economy and Industry. The office of customs is coming under the Israel Tax Authority in the Ministry of Finance. They are responsible for supervising all import to and export from Israel.

Does Israel have customs?

Customs Directorate employees enforce the conditions of importation and exportation laws, prevent illegal activities (frauds, drug smuggling, money laundering, intellectual property violations), and supervise all imports to and from Israel, as well as commercial imports to the Palestinian Authority.

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