Israel Tax Authority • Customs Directorate ($75 USD Exemption Threshold)

Israel Customs Duty & Import Tax Calculator (מכס)

Calculate personal import taxes into Israel: $75 USD tax-free threshold, $75–$500 VAT-only band, and full customs duty on items over $500 USD.

Package Valuation & Currency

Applies only to orders over $500 USD (e.g. clothing ~12%, footwear ~12%).

Total Import Taxes (מכס + מע"מ) $75–$500 VAT Only
₪0.00
Total Landed Package Cost: ₪0.00
Customs Duty (מכס):
₪0.00
Import VAT 17% (מע"מ):
₪0.00

Import Assessment Matrix Customs Directorate

Goods Value (USD Benchmark): $120.00 USD
Exemption Tier Status: Exempt from Duty, 17% VAT Applies
Customs Duty (Meches): ₪0.00
Value Added Tax (17% מע"מ): ₪0.00
Total Landed Cost in Israel: ₪0.00

Israeli Personal Import Exemption Tiers

Package Value (FOB) Customs Duty (מכס) VAT (מע"מ) Purchase Tax (מס קנייה)
Up to $75 USD 0.0% (Exempt) 0.0% (Exempt) 0.0% (Exempt)
$75.01 to $500 USD 0.0% (Exempt) 17.0% If applicable
Above $500 USD Full Tariff 17.0% Full Tariff
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Frequently Asked Questions (Customs Israel)

What is the tax-free personal import threshold (de minimis) in Israel?

Personal postal imports with a total package value (excluding international shipping) up to $75 USD are completely exempt from all taxes, including customs duty, purchase tax, and VAT.

What taxes apply to orders between $75 USD and $500 USD?

Packages valued between $75 and $500 USD are exempt from general customs duty, but are subject to 17% Value Added Tax (VAT - מע״מ) and Purchase Tax (מס קנייה) on applicable goods like electronics, alcohol, or car parts.

How are shipments valued over $500 USD taxed in Israel?

Shipments valued over $500 USD are subject to full customs clearance: Customs Duty (Meches) according to the customs tariff book, Purchase Tax, and 17% VAT calculated on total CIF (goods value + shipping + insurance + duty).

Is shipping included when calculating the $75 exemption threshold?

To determine eligibility for the $75 exemption, only the value of the goods (FOB) is evaluated. If the goods are $74 and shipping is $25, the order remains 100% tax-free. However, if the goods exceed $75, VAT is assessed on the combined total (goods + shipping).

What postal clearance fees apply in Israel?

Israel Post charges standard customs clearance fees (typically ₪35 to ₪70 for standard items, and higher for private express couriers like DHL, FedEx, or UPS).