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Shipping Guide

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:12:34 +0000

Shipping is expensive, so it makes sense to ship only what you need and will use in your new home in Israel – now is the time to start cutting back. Most shipments are 50/50 – half of the volume is large items, and the other half is the small items which ultimately will go into boxes. This means that it is just as important to sort your clothing, toys, and dishes as it is to debate bringing the sofa and dining room set. Remember that your home in Israel may well be smaller, and let’s face it, if you haven’t used it in the last 12 months, you probably don’t need it anymore.

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Importing Precious Metals to Israel

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:39:43 +0000

The History of Gold and Silver in Israel Since Israel’s founding on May 14, 1948, there have never been any ownership or import restrictions placed on private ownership of precious metals. More importantly, Israel has never once instituted any form of wealth confiscation of private assets; even during the hyperinflationary periods in the 70’s [...]

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Importing Goods by Postal Packages

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:22:36 +0000

As an Oleh who is entitled to customs benefits, you may consider a postal package containing household items only as one of the 3 shipments exempted from taxes. A mail package containing only clothing and footwear items that was sent to Israel prior to Aliyah entry date - will be exempt of taxes and [...]

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Commercial Imports

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:12:39 +0000

Olim and Toshavim Chozrim are entitled to import equipment for opening a business, for a period of three years after their Aliyah. Machinery, appliances, and tools intended for the Oleh to establish a business in an approved industry are exempt from taxes. The exemption is subject to the following terms: The total value of [...]

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Saving Money by Buying in Israel – Online

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:07:51 +0000

If you’re new to the Israeli retail scene, it is worth becoming acquainted with the Israeli online shopping sites which offer significant discounts on a wide range of new (and discounted) and used products. Israeli surfers, who currently number about 3.9 million users, are using no less than 70 different online bulletin boards and [...]

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Shipping Musical Instruments

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:07:40 +0000

Here are some recommendations for shipping musical instruments to Israel: Ship your favorite, truly necessary gear to Israel, and sell the rest before you come. If you can afford to upgrade your gear, physically small items are preferable, as space may be at a premium in your new Israeli home. There is some risk [...]

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Shipping Guide KEF

Baruch Mackler — Mon, 26 Jul 2021 10:07:30 +0000

Guest Contributor: Neil Kummer Planning Your Shipment Online Resources For information about choosing a good moving company, see www.movingscam.com. For the Israel Tax Authority's Guide to Customs, click here. Consolidation in Crates and Pallets There are two ways to ship household goods on boats: in full container loads and less than full container [...]

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