# Israel: import VAT

> Israel charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 17%. Israel uses the Israeli New shekel (ILS).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/israel
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: Israeli New Shekel (ILS)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 17%
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## 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.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/israel.json