Parcel Forwarding from the UK to Israel

Q: Can I shop UK retailers that don't ship to Israel?

Yes. A free Send2Hub UK address gives access to any UK retailer. Use it at checkout, the parcel arrives at the Stoke-on-Trent warehouse and is forwarded to Israel. The Shop and Ship service can purchase items if a retailer doesn't accept Israeli cards.

Q: What is the duty-free threshold for personal imports to Israel?

Personal imports up to USD $150 CIF are fully exempt from duty and VAT. Between $150 and $500, customs duty is waived but 18% VAT applies. Above $500, full duty and VAT apply. Multiple packages from the same sender within 72 hours are treated as one consignment.

Q: Does the UK-Israel Trade Agreement reduce import duties?

Yes — for goods genuinely originating in the UK. The UK-Israel Trade and Partnership Agreement provides preferential tariff rates with proper documentation and a statement of origin.

Q: Can I consolidate multiple orders before shipping to Israel?

Yes. Hold parcels in free storage and combine into one shipment — saving 40-60% on shipping. Free storage: 30 days Individual, 45 days Business, 60 days Premium. If consolidated value stays below USD $150, no import taxes apply.

Q: Which carriers does Send2Hub use for shipping to Israel?

Send2Hub ships to Israel via DHL, FedEx, UPS and Parcelforce. Compare rates using the shipping cost calculator.

Israel has one of the most active cross-border ecommerce markets in the world — with tens of millions of international parcels arriving each year — and a strong appetite for UK brands, fashion, cosmetics and technology. Many UK retailers do not ship directly to Israel, or charge high international delivery fees. Send2Hub gives you a real UK delivery address at our secure warehouse in Stoke-on-Trent. Shop any UK retailer, consolidate your purchases to save on shipping costs, and we forward everything to your address in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Be'er Sheva or anywhere in Israel.

Shop Any UK Retailer and Ship to Israel

Your free Send2Hub UK address gives you access to the full range of UK online retail — including stores that do not offer direct shipping to Israel. Popular UK brands that Send2Hub customers in Israel regularly shop include ASOS, Next, Marks & Spencer, Boots, The Body Shop, Barbour, Ted Baker, John Lewis, Amazon UK and many more. Use your Send2Hub address at checkout as you would any UK delivery address — your parcel arrives at our warehouse, is automatically photographed, weighed and measured on arrival, and full details appear in your real-time account dashboard immediately.

Save money with parcel consolidation. Hold multiple UK purchases in free temporary storage and combine them into a single outbound shipment before forwarding to Israel. Consolidation typically reduces international shipping costs by 40-60% — one shipment, one customs declaration, one delivery. This is particularly effective for Israel where keeping the declared value below the duty-free threshold can eliminate import charges entirely. Learn more on our parcel consolidation page.

If a UK retailer does not accept your Israeli payment card or does not offer international checkout, our Shop & Ship service can purchase items on your behalf.

For Businesses — UK Returns Address for Israeli Sellers

If you sell on Amazon UK, eBay UK, Shopify or any other UK marketplace from Israel, a UK returns address is essential for maintaining competitive seller ratings and meeting marketplace requirements. Send2Hub provides a professional UK returns address at our Stoke-on-Trent warehouse. Every return is automatically received, photographed and inspected on arrival — with full condition details and images in your real-time account dashboard the same day. Returns can be held in free temporary storage for consolidation before being re-shipped back to Israel in a single cost-effective shipment. Learn more on our e-commerce returns management page.

Israel Customs and Import Information

Israel's customs system is administered by the Israel Tax Authority (ITA). Israel operates a tiered import tax system for personal imports — with a duty and VAT exemption for low-value shipments, partial relief for mid-range values, and full duties above the upper threshold. Understanding these tiers helps you plan your purchases and consolidation strategy to minimise import costs.

De Minimis Thresholds for Personal Imports

Israel applies a tiered de minimis system for personal imports via post and courier:

Up to USD $150 (CIF value): Full exemption from customs duty and VAT for personal imports. No import taxes apply. This threshold was recently raised to improve consumer purchasing power and is one of the more generous low-value exemptions globally.

USD $150 to USD $500 (CIF value): Customs duty is waived but Israeli VAT of 18% applies on the full CIF value including goods, shipping and insurance.

Above USD $500 (CIF value): Full customs duty plus 18% VAT applies. Customs duty rates vary by product category and HS code.

Important: Israeli customs treats two or more packages sent from the same supplier to the same recipient within 72 hours as a single consignment — combined values are used for threshold calculations. Split shipments designed to stay below thresholds are not permitted.

Israeli VAT and Purchase Tax

Israeli VAT (locally known as Ma'am) is currently 18% and applies to most imported goods above the exemption threshold. It is calculated on the CIF value plus any applicable customs duty. In addition to VAT, Israel applies a Purchase Tax on specific categories — a significant additional levy on luxury electronics, alcohol (up to 200%), tobacco (150-300%) and jewellery. For standard clothing, cosmetics and homeware purchases, Purchase Tax does not apply. Use our worldwide customs duty estimator for an indication of charges.

UK-Israel Trade and Partnership Agreement

The UK and Israel have a Trade and Partnership Agreement (TPA) which largely replicates the preferential trade terms previously available under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. Under the TPA, goods that genuinely originate in the UK may qualify for reduced or zero customs duty rates when exported to Israel — provided accurate documentation and a statement of origin are included with the shipment.

Required Documentation

Standard documentation for customs clearance in Israel includes a commercial invoice with accurate item descriptions, HS codes and declared CIF values, a packing list and an air waybill or bill of lading. Send2Hub prepares all standard customs export documentation for every outbound shipment from our UK warehouse. Accurate declaration of values is essential — Israeli customs applies significant penalties for undervaluation.

Restricted and Prohibited Items

Israel restricts or prohibits the import of weapons and ammunition, controlled substances, certain food products requiring kosher or health certification, counterfeit goods and pharmaceuticals without proper licensing. Electronics must meet Israeli Standards Institute (SII) requirements for commercial imports. Visit our prohibited and restricted items page for full details.

Delivery Times from UK to Israel

DHL Express: 2-4 business days — fastest available with full door-to-door tracking.

FedEx International Priority: 3-5 business days — reliable express with comprehensive tracking.

UPS Worldwide Express: 3-5 business days — strong for business shipments with detailed tracking.

Parcelforce Worldwide: 5-8 business days — cost-effective for heavier consolidated shipments.

All transit times exclude customs clearance in Israel. Use our shipping cost calculator to compare live rates across all available carriers.

Frequently Asked Questions — UK to Israel Shipping

Can I shop UK retailers that don't ship to Israel?

Yes. Your free Send2Hub UK address gives you access to any UK retailer — including those that only ship domestically within the UK. Use your Send2Hub address at checkout, your parcel arrives at our Stoke-on-Trent warehouse and we forward it to Israel. If a UK retailer does not accept your Israeli payment card, our Shop & Ship service can purchase items on your behalf.

What is the duty-free threshold for personal imports to Israel?

Personal imports with a CIF value up to USD $150 are fully exempt from customs duty and VAT. Between USD $150 and USD $500, customs duty is waived but 18% VAT applies. Above USD $500, full duty and VAT apply. Israeli customs treats multiple packages from the same sender arriving within 72 hours as a single consignment for threshold purposes.

Does the UK-Israel Trade Agreement reduce import duties?

Yes — for goods that genuinely originate in the UK. The UK-Israel Trade and Partnership Agreement provides preferential tariff rates for qualifying UK-origin goods. Accurate documentation and a statement of origin are required to claim the benefit.

Can I consolidate multiple orders before shipping to Israel?

Yes. Hold multiple parcels in free temporary storage and combine them into a single outbound shipment — saving 40-60% on shipping costs. Free storage: 30 days Individual, 45 days Business, 60 days Premium. If the consolidated value remains below USD $150, no import taxes apply at all.

Which carriers does Send2Hub use for shipping to Israel?

We ship to Israel via DHL, FedEx, UPS and Parcelforce. Compare rates and estimated transit times using our shipping cost calculator.

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