Customs declaration requirements for Israel
Customs Declare produces the completed Annual Importer Declaration and per-shipment import/export declarations, filed via the "Shaar Olami" (Global Gate / World Gate) cloud platform, live since 14 January 2018 for Israel’s own customs authority, from your invoice and supporting documents. You or your broker review and submit it -- nothing leaves your workspace automatically.
Declaration form
Moderate confidence- Form
- Annual Importer Declaration and per-shipment import/export declarations, filed via the "Shaar Olami" (Global Gate / World Gate) cloud platform, live since 14 January 2018
- Issuing authority
- Israel Tax Authority -- Customs Directorate
- Accepted languages
- Hebrew, English
- Last verified
- Aug 30, 2026
Import requirements & restrictions
Import licensing required
653 mandatory Israeli national standards (of 3,504 total, per a January 2018 count) require SII (Standards Institution of Israel) certification/approval before customs clearance -- covering categories including plugs/cables, protective gear, gas appliances, and electrical products rated above 9V DC. Foreign marks such as CE or UL are NOT accepted as substitutes -- SII approval specifically is required.
Standards Institution of Israel (SII)
Duty & tax
- VAT (default rate)
- 18%
- MFN duty rate data
- Available
- Preferential rate
- None on record
- Free duty calculator
- Check a duty rate for Israel
Quick answers
What customs declaration form does Israel require?
Israel’s import declaration is the Annual Importer Declaration and per-shipment import/export declarations, filed via the "Shaar Olami" (Global Gate / World Gate) cloud platform, live since 14 January 2018, issued by Israel Tax Authority -- Customs Directorate.
Which languages does Israel accept on a customs declaration?
Hebrew, English
What is the VAT rate on imports into Israel?
The default VAT rate on record for Israel is 18%.