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Israel — Customs Guide

Eastern Mediterranean — Israeli Customs Territory

Customs operates within the Tax Authority; Haifa and Ashdod handle sea trade with security-intensive screening, and trade agreements with the EU, US and others shape origin work.

Customs unionIndependent (FTAs: EU, US, UK…)
Tariff systemIsraeli tariff (HS-based)
CurrencyNew Shekel (ILS)
Official languageHebrew / Arabic

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Customs Authority

Israel Tax Authority — Customs DirectorateOfficial national customs administration
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Customs Directorates & Field Offices

Customs HQ (Jerusalem)Haifa customs houseAshdod customs houseBen Gurion cargo customs

Customs Legislation & Tariff

Customs Ordinance [New Version]Core customs statute
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Free Import OrderImport licensing framework
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Major Ports & Border Gates

HaifaAshdodEilatBen Gurion Airport

Common Problems Handled in Israel

Security-screening delaysStandards (SII) complianceOrigin under FTAsPersonal import limits

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