All goods that enter Israel are subject to inspection of the Customs Authority. This means that every importer who wants to bring goods into Israel is subject to a set of laws and regulations aimed at regulating the way goods are imported and cleared through customs.

Customs laws in Israel are from the British Mandate era and often complicated and burdensome. While the regulation underwent changes in recent years, every importer often encounters a cumbersome procedure and incurs financial damage. Knowledge of customs laws simplifies the procedure for any importer and also saves them money.

The firm’s legal team has in-depth knowledge and understanding of the customs laws, including regulatory aspects, compliance with standards, obtaining import and export permits, goods valuation and classification, importer declarations, customs tariffs, and various customs rules regarding goods clearance.  

Our firm counsels and accompanies importers in customs procedures, specializing in litigation services in all instances, including various customs entities, in all matters regarding regulation, goods clearance, taxes, and different customs offences with respect to intellectual property, submitting a fraudulent bill of lading, purchase tax, smuggled goods and more.