Customs clearance for Israel
Aircargo.nl handles the complete customs clearance for shipments to and from Israel. Trade zone: Derde land met vrijhandelsakkoord. AEO-F certified, experienced with medical equipment, semiconductors, agri-tech, fresh products, defense components.
Customs Israel at a glance
Israel · Asia
- medical equipment
- semiconductors
- agri-tech
- fresh products
- defense components
For customs clearance between the Netherlands and Israel specific rules apply. Aircargo.nl handles daily shipments to and from Israel, especially in product categories medical equipment, semiconductors, agri-tech, fresh products, defense components. Our AEO-F status (NL AEOF 0002440) ensures faster processing times and a lower chance of physical inspections.
Below you will find the specific customs details for Israel: trade regime, origin documents, typical processing times, and which documents are needed for smooth clearance.
Israel and the EU have a free trade agreement. The correct origin document for preferential tariff is: EUR.1. With proper origin declaration, 0% or reduced import duties apply. We pre-check if your shipment qualifies and prepare the document.
Specific customs rules regarding Israel
EU-Israel Association Agreement effective since 2000: 0% duties for most industrial goods under rules of origin. EUR.1 is the standard document. Israeli customs are generally efficient. Specific rules apply for products originating from settlement areas in the West Bank (no preferential tariffs). Standard security checks at both export and import due to geopolitical context.
Typical documents for Israel
Commercial invoice, packing list, Air Waybill, EUR.1 for preferential origin (ensure production falls within correct Israeli borders), optionally security declaration depending on product.
Aircargo.nl prepares these documents under our own authorization as an AEO-F customs broker. For Authorized Consignor shipments (ACR), export freight can depart immediately without delay at a customs office.
Key customs figures Israel
Customs clearance by type of goods for Israel
Frequently asked questions about customs clearance Israel
How do I arrange customs clearance for imports from Israel?
We handle the import declaration through DMS under our AEO-F authorization. With correct documentation, release usually occurs within a few hours. When possible, we arrange pre-arrival declarations so your shipment doesn’t sit idle unnecessarily.
And for exports from the Netherlands to Israel?
Under our ACR license (Authorized Consignor), export shipments can depart directly from our or your location. For preferential tariffs in Israel, we prepare the correct origin document: EUR.1.
Can I pay import duties in a consolidated manner?
Under our DPO license (Deferred Payment), you can settle import duties and VAT grouped — monthly instead of per shipment. This provides a direct cash flow advantage for regular import flows from Israel.
How long does customs clearance take between the Netherlands and Israel?
Typically 2-4 hours at Schiphol; Israeli side 4-8 hours (can be longer with security inspections). Our AEO-F status ensures priority handling and a lower rate of physical inspections.
What if I’m not established in the EU?
For clients located outside the EU, we act as indirect representative under our customs broker authorization. Learn more on our representation page.
Shipment to or from Israel?
Send us your shipment details for customs clearance between the Netherlands and Israel. We respond within 4 hours with a fixed price.