Customs and VAT

·        Customs and VAT (Value Added Tax) are taxes administered by the Israel Tax Authority. Customs is levied on the import of goods from abroad, while VAT is a consumption tax that applies to most transactions in the economy and imports. ·        www.gov.il·        www.gov.il·        +3·        Here are the main rules for personal imports (as of March 2026):·        Full exemption from taxes: Packages with a value of products not exceeding $150 (excluding shipping and insurance) are completely exempt from customs, VAT and purchase tax.·        Note: Some sources indicate an exemption threshold of $130 as of February 2026.·        VAT only payment: Packages with a value between 150·        are subject to VAT at a rate of 18% (purchase tax may also be imposed on certain products).·        Payment of customs duties, VAT and purchase tax: Packages valued at more than $500 are subject to full taxes according to the product’s classification in the customs tariff.·        • Tax calculation: The tax amount is determined by the value of the goods, regardless of their weight or volume. You can use the official import tax calculator to estimate the costs.