Israel customs regulation
Import and Export laws of Israel
Israel is a small country with around 9M Israeli. Official languages are Arabic and Hebrew. Israel uses metric system (kilograms, centimeters, Β°C). Time zone is UTC+02:00 with daylight saving time. Currency used in Israel is New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).
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Import Regulation
Tobacco π¬
250 grams of any tobacco product.
Currency π΅
Funds of ?90,000 Israeli New Shekels (ILS) or higher must be reported.
For a new immigrant first entering Israel, the sum that must be reported is ?1,000,000 or higher.
Prohibited β
Offensive or indecent goods.
Counterfeit currency and documents.
Tickets and advertising materials for lotteries and gambling without permits.
Forged or counterfeit invoice forms, preference documents, or certificates of origin.
Used sacks that were used for packing plant material.
Knives, excluding knives intended for use in a profession, trade, business or for household purposes.
Laser speedometer disruptor.
Pen-like or gun-like shooting devices.
Tear gas container in the shape of a shooting device.
Prohibited games.
Explosives and flammable materials.
Live creatures such as poisonous snakes.
Used equipment for bee keepers.
Utensils used in the preparation or use of dangerous drugs.
Goods used to incite violence, terrorism, or racism.
Goods aligned with, or showing sympathy towards, terrorist groups.
Restricted β οΈ
Pets are subject to certain import restrictions. For further information, please visitFlying Animals.
All plants and plant products are subject to inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture to verify their compliance with the phytosanitary standards of Israel. For further information, please visitImports of plants and plant products.
Other rules βΉοΈ
250mL of perfume.
Goods for personal use, such as clothing and toiletries.
Other personal goods or gifts up to a value of US$200. This can include up to 3kg of foodstuff, but no more than 1kg of one type of food. This exemption may not be combined with other travellers to import goods exceeding the value of US$200. This exemption is only applicable to passengers above 2 years of age.
Export Regulation
Prohibited β
All items on the prohibited import list.
Restricted β οΈ
Pets are subject to certain export restrictions. For further information, please visitFlying Animals.
All plants and plant products are subject to inspection by the Ministry of Agriculture to verify their compliance with the phytosanitary standards of Israel. For further information, please visitImports of plants and plant products.
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