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Do you swear to tell the truth? Israeli “importer’s affidavit” concerning customs valuation
Brief The basic rule for customs valuation, as we know, is valuation by transaction value, plus some assists that should be added (articles 1(1) and 8(1) of the WCO Customs
Electricity breakdown at Customs: Hs code 8502 or 8504?
A recent Israeli court ruling highlights the decisive role of tariff classification in customs compliance and project economics. The importer had obtained advance approval to open a ‘secretariat file’ –
Fur coat? Not in Israel
Israel’s wildlife fur compliance regime Omer Wagner The import of furs of wildlife into the State of Israel is under a strict supervision of the Nature and Parks Authority (Nature
Non-government-controlled territories and free trade agreements
As is well known, the war started by Russia in Ukraine affects a wide range of areas, both security and economic. It may also affect aspects related to imports and
The green lane to confiscation of personal items
The customs green lane at airports is not as straightforward as many travelers often assume. In this article, we examine the challenges encountered in Israel, where passengers may risk having