Card Import Tax Calculator
Ordering cards from eBay or TCGplayer? Know exactly what Israel adds to the bill before you buy.
Updated 4 July 2026
How is this calculated?
- The exemption test looks at the goods value alone (up to $75), excluding shipping — but once you cross it, VAT applies to everything: cards + shipping.
- Collectible cards carry no customs duty or purchase tax at any value — 18% VAT is the only tax.
- The Tax Authority converts using the Bank of Israel representative rate plus 0.5%.
- The temporary $130 threshold was revoked on 2026-06-01 — the threshold is back to $75.
Estimation tool only — not tax advice. The actual charge is set by the Tax Authority and the courier (which may add handling fees).
Frequently asked questions
Does the $75 exemption include shipping?
No. The threshold test uses the cards' value only. But once you cross it, VAT is calculated on shipping too.
How much tax do you pay on Pokémon cards from abroad?
18% VAT only (when the cards' value exceeds $75). There is no customs duty or purchase tax on collectible cards.
Should I split a large order into several parcels?
Orders shipped from the same seller to the same customer within a short window may be treated as one split shipment. Artificial splitting to avoid tax is prohibited.