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📋 Service Details
China to Israel Air Freight — how the lane runs
We move door-to-door air freight from South China into Israel. Cargo enters through TLV (Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) and clears with Israel Tax Authority — Customs Directorate, which takes 3–7 days on average.
Haifa and Ashdod both take direct Asia calls, and the Bayport terminal at Haifa has added capacity on the China lane. Standards compliance is the main friction point: SII approval for regulated categories has to be resolved before arrival, and Hebrew labelling is enforced on retail goods.
Route facts
| Destination country | Israel |
|---|---|
| Region | Middle East |
| Mode | Air Freight |
| Gateways used | TLV (Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) |
| Transit, China to gateway | 3–5 business days |
| Clearance / dwell | 3–7 days |
| Peak season | Aug–Oct |
Delivery cities on this lane
Each city below has its own guide covering the gateway that serves it, the inland leg after clearance and the local delivery requirements.
- China to Tel Aviv — commercial capital and central market. Via TLV air / Ashdod sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Haifa — northern port city and industrial base. Via TLV air / Haifa sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Jerusalem — capital and government procurement centre. Via TLV air / Ashdod sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Ashdod — the main container port city. Via TLV air / Ashdod sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Beer Sheva — southern regional centre. Via TLV air / Ashdod sea; inland leg +1 day. Air Freight guide →
- China to Netanya — coastal commercial and diamond industry city. Via TLV air / Ashdod sea; inland leg same day. Air Freight guide →
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ℹ️ Additional Information
What Israel Tax Authority — Customs Directorate will ask for
VAT 18%; customs duty 0–12% on most manufactured goods, with purchase tax on selected categories. The de-minimis position is USD 75 for duty on personal imports; VAT applies above USD 75.
Conformity: Standards Institution of Israel (SII) approval for regulated products; Hebrew labelling for consumer goods.
Known friction points: SII standards approval is required for a broad list of electrical and consumer products. Hebrew labelling is mandatory at retail. Regional shipping conditions can affect Red Sea routings and add transit time.
Documents we file under DDP
- Commercial invoice showing HS codes and the true transaction value
- Packing list with carton count, gross and net weight, and dimensions
- Air waybill
- Certificate of origin where it reduces the duty rate
- Product certification or conformity documents where the commodity requires them
Packing notes
- Chargeable weight is the greater of actual gross weight and volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000)
- Use ISPM-15 treated wood for any pallet or crate — untreated timber is a common hold
- Mark every carton with the consignee name, city and carton number of total
- Declare lithium batteries, magnets, liquids and powders before booking, not after
Other modes into Israel
Duty rates, thresholds and conformity rules change by ministerial decision. The figures here are buyer-planning references, not a customs ruling — confirm the current position for your HS code with Israel Tax Authority — Customs Directorate or your broker before shipping.
📊 China to Israel — Shipping Reference Data
| Main air gateways | TLV (Tel Aviv Ben Gurion) |
|---|---|
| Destination customs authority | Israel Tax Authority — Customs Directorate |
| De-minimis / duty-free threshold | USD 75 for duty on personal imports; VAT applies above USD 75 |
| Import tax & duty regime | VAT 18%; customs duty 0–12% on most manufactured goods, with purchase tax on selected categories |
| Local currency | ILS |
| Typical clearance / dwell time | 3–7 days |
| Peak / busy season | Aug–Oct |
| Conformity & certification | Standards Institution of Israel (SII) approval for regulated products; Hebrew labelling for consumer goods |
Thresholds and duty bands are buyer-planning references, not formal customs rulings — confirm the exact HS-code rate for your goods before shipping.
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- Label every carton with destination, carton number, and total count (e.g. 3/12).
- Confirm whether the Israel rate includes fuel and security surcharges or lists them separately.
- Keep single cartons under 30 KG for air handling to Israel to avoid overweight surcharges.
- Lithium batteries and liquids need pre-approval on most air routes — declare them upfront.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How long does Air DDP Door-to-Door from China to Israel take?
Air freight on this route runs about 5–10 business days door-to-door, plus roughly 3–7 days of clearance/dwell once it reaches the gateway. All times include customs clearance under DDP terms.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Israel?
Clearance is handled by Israel Tax Authority — Customs Directorate. The regime is: VAT 18%; customs duty 0–12% on most manufactured goods, with purchase tax on selected categories, with a de-minimis position of USD 75 for duty on personal imports; VAT applies above USD 75. Under DDP these are pre-paid, so nothing is collected on arrival.
What certification is needed to import into Israel?
For regulated goods, plan for: Standards Institution of Israel (SII) approval for regulated products; Hebrew labelling for consumer goods. Missing conformity paperwork is the most common clearance hold with Israel Tax Authority — Customs Directorate, so confirm requirements for your HS code before shipping.
Can you ship special cargo (batteries, branded goods) to Israel?
Yes — battery cargo by air follows IATA PI966/PI967; we run certified battery channels via TLV (Tel Aviv Ben Gurion). Brand-goods and DG paperwork are handled within the DDP service. Surcharges apply.
How is the shipping cost on this route calculated?
We compare actual gross weight against volumetric weight (L×W×H ÷ 6000) and charge the greater, rounded up to the next kilogram, then apply the per-KG rate shown in the table above.
What documents are required for customs clearance in Israel?
Israel Tax Authority — Customs Directorate typically requires a commercial invoice with HS codes, a packing list, the bill of lading/air waybill, a certificate of origin (may lower duty), and any product certification (Standards Institution of Israel (SII) approval for regulated products; Hebrew labelling for consumer goods). We file these under DDP.
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