China is Israel’s largest trading partner in Asia and second largest in the world, and is also Israel’s largest source of imports.

Israel has developed land, sea and air transportation industries, of which land transportation accounts for half of the total volume, while sea and air transportation each account for a quarter. With over 20 years of experience, CFC specializes in shipping from China to Israel. We handle your goods with care, guide you through every step of the shipping process, and ensure your transition is smooth and worry-free.

Israel Customs Entry

Israel’s import tariff classification is based on the Harmonized System (HS) Code. Israel’s Customs and Purchase Tax Tariff is the main instrument used for the classification of goods.

The correct classification of goods is the key to determining tax rates, as well as obtaining various authorizations, permits and licenses, and all other conditions of importation, in accordance with the applicable laws, regulations and instructions.

Israeli Customs provides free pre-ruling classification information (under Commercial Import Taxes). A request should include a detailed description of the goods, a catalog with the technical information, and any other relevant information.

• Israel De minimis value for duty: 75 ILS
• Israel De minimis value for tax: 75 ILS

Israel’s Value Added Tax (VAT) rate is 18% applied to most goods.

Israel has strict marking and labeling requirements that frequently differ from those of other countries. All imports into Israel must have a label indicating the country of origin, the name and address of the producer, the name and address of the Israeli importer, the contents, and the weight or volume in metric units. In all instances, Hebrew must be used.

The import documents should contain all required information including name and address of supplier, general nature of the goods, country of origin of the goods, name and address of the customer in Israel, name of the agent in Israel, terms, rate of exchange (if applicable), Israel import license number (if applicable), shipping information, and a full description of all goods in the shipment including shipping marks, quantity or measure, composition of goods (by percentage if mixed), tariff heading number, gross weight of each package, net weight of each package, total weight of shipment, price per unit as sold, and total value of shipment. The total value of the shipment includes packing, shipping, dock and agency fees, and insurance charges incurred in the exportation of the goods to Israel.

Sea Freight from China to Israel

About 98% of Israel’s imports and exports (by weight) are transported by sea; 60% of this cargo is transported by Israeli shipping companies using a variety of vessels (bulk carriers, container ships, multipurpose ships, chemicals, reefers, coal carriers and general cargo ships).

CFC provides you with the most flexible, cost-efficient and fully coordinated end-to-end ocean freight solutions. We’re here to ensure your cargo reaches the right place in Israel from China, at the right time, in the most economical way – without the need to compromise on quality or reliability.

Top Container Ports in Israel

Israel has three main seaports: Haifa, Ashdod and Eilat.

Haifa Port is Israel leading port in Israel. Close to 20 million tons of cargo pass through the Port each year – more than any other port in Israel. The Port is also the most efficient in Israel.

Other Israeli ports include: Ashkelon, Hadera, Jaffa, and Tel-Aviv.

Sea Freight Cost from China to Israel

Shipping containers to Israel come in various sizes, with the most common being 20-foot and 40-foot containers. Select the appropriate size based on your inventory.

For example, the port-to-port container rate from Shenzhen China to Haifa Israel is $4,000 for 1x40ft container.

Sea Freight Transit Time from China to Israel

Time in transit will vary depending on full or consolidated container load, container ship company, shipping route, national holiday and forces majeure such as strikes, slowdown and other rare events.

Generally it takes 25-30 days.

Air Freight from China to Israel

CFC is here to get your goods to Israel quickly and reliably by air, promising on-time deliveries, in total compliance with local regulations. We work closely with you to provide an extensive and flexible range of services, designed to suit your needs, enable your success and help you deliver on your promises.

In addition, we leverage our partnerships with top-tier couriers like DHL, UPS, and FedEx for small goods, ensuring your shipments arrive on time and undamaged.

Top Airports in Israel

There are three international airports in Israel, the main one is Ben Gurion International Airport. It is located in the heart of the country, some 40 kilometers from Jerusalem and around 15 kilometers from Tel Aviv.

Air Freight Cost from China to Israel

Air freight is ideal for urgent deliveries or high-value goods. While faster, air freight is typically more expensive than ocean freight.

The air rate varies depending on the origin, the destination, dimensions and weight of the shipment, as well as the cargo type.

Air Freight Transit Time from China to Israel

We help you plan with certainty – working with carefully selected carriers and operating schedules, giving you a choice of air freight delivery speeds to suit your needs.

There are various direct flights to Tel Aviv-Yafo from China. For such express flights, it takes 1-2 days airport-to-airport including customs. If economical route, it takes 3-5 days.

Working with CFC

We understand the stress and complexity involved when shipping to Israel from China. Our mission is to make your transit as simple and stress-free as possible. Let us guide you every step of the whole door-to-door way.

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