Key facts
- Currency
- Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 17%
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Israel charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 17%. Israel uses the Israeli New shekel (ILS).
Currency and customs tariff
Israel uses the Israeli New shekel (ILS).
Import VAT and other taxes in Israel
Israel charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 17%.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Israel, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Israel use for customs?
Israel uses the Israeli New shekel (ILS).
What is the VAT rate on imports into Israel?
Israel charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 17%.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Israel come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.