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WHERE TO BEGIN
Our experience with the Israeli market will make your move as smooth
as possible.
During our 35 years in business, we have become very experienced in
shipping to Israel.
We are here to support you with all the information and assistance you
will need to keep
your expenses as low as possible, and to keep you from encountering
any surprises
during your move.
We take care of all aspects of the move from Pre-move consultations
about the most cost-efficient means of transportation and your destination's
specific importation regulations, packing your belongings, Special crating
to fragile/breakable/valuable items etc. to.. setting up your household
goods at your new home abroad or in the U.S.A.
35 YEARS WITH THE ISRAELI MARKET
Our 35 years with the Israel Market has nominated us as the number one
shipper to Israel from Chicago, the Midwest and the entire United States
and Canada.
RECOMMENDED BY
HK Worldwide Moving is recommended by the ALIYAH CENTERS
and all organizations involved with Israel.
CONSOLIDATION
WE CONSOLIDATE REGULARLY from our warehouses in Chicago to provide you
with fast, efficient service to Israel. Other shipping companies sub-contract
agents in the Midwest and transport your goods long distances to be
consolidated.
DIRECT HANDLING OF YOUR GOODS
Same company provides all your service, from estimation of your shipment
until delivery into your new residence in Israel. One company door-to-door.
Our office in Israel, N.T. International Transport is headquartered
in Tel Aviv. Its telephone number is 03-688-8457. Please contact us
if you have any questions in Israel.
All SERVICES UNDER ONE ROOF
Orders of electrical appliances will be delivered free of charge to
our warehouse. Our customers will receive information about what appliances
are suited to the Israeli market.
STORAGE FACILITIES
Our large and well equipped warehouse assures you of the best handling
of your goods. Our rates are unbeatable if you decide to keep your goods
in storage.
TAX-FREE PRIVILEGES FOR NEW IMMIGRANTS
As a new immigrant, you may bring three shipments of appliances and
household goods into Israel-TAX FREE from your last country of residence
(where you lived the year before your arrival in Israel). Canadians
are entitled to import from the U.S.A., A French oven, Dutch VCR or
Japanese stereo is tax-free providing it arrives in one of the three
shipments from your country of origin. Items brought with you on the
plane are not considered as one of your shipments if you are receiving
your teudat oleh(immigration certificate) at the airport.
Self-employed professionals or business people owning at least half
of their operation are entitled to as much as $36,000 worth of professional
equipment from any country tax-free, with a bank guarantee for the taxes.
This will not be counted as one of the three personal shipments described
above.
TAX-FREE PRIVILEGES FOR RETURNING RESIDENTS
Returning residents are defined as Israelis who spent 24 consecutive
months living out of the country-18 months for a student receiving a
degree from a recognized institute of higher learning- and less than
4 months total in Israel each year. A new immigrant who spends six years
in Israel after receiving his last tax-free shipment and leaves for
two years can become a returning resident . A returning resident can
bring two shipments from any country, It must arrive in Israel within
nine months of his return. He can also purchase tax-free Israeli-made
goods in the categories to which he is entitled.
BRINGING GIFTS
Every person over 2 years old, regardless of status, is entitled to
bring in up to $200 worth of "gifts" each time you re-enter
the country. If you are declaring that you are importing something as
a new immigrant that you could have brought in as a gift, since this
will be counted as one of your three shipments.
TAX and DUTIES REGULATIONS IN ISRAEL
OLIM (NEW IMMIGRANTS) may import the following items ...Tax Free:
One of each type of Electrical Appliance. Furniture, Kitchenware, Glassware
and almost all other items determined as household goods may be imported,
Tax Free Carpets (over 25% of the gross square footage of the area to
be covered). Only one Dishwasher is allowed in all cases. (The privilege
of two dishwashers to orthodox families has been cancelled as of September
1998. Fax Machines are subject to duties.
"KTINIM CHOZRIM" (Youth returning Israelis) Same as "OLIM".
RETURNING RESIDENTS ("TOSHAV CHOZER")
One of each of the following Electrical Appliances is Tax Free: Stove,
Refrigerator or Deep Freezer, Food Processor, Washing Machine, Mixer,
Radio-Cassette recorder, Stereo (Hi-Fi) System, TV Set, Vacuum Cleaner,
Fan, Sewing Machine, Iron, Hair Dryer, Slide Projector, Toaster, One
Heater, Percolator, Bread Slicer, Knitting Machine, Calculator, Camera
(not Camcorder), Furniture (in a reasonable quantity), Bicycle, Musical
Instruments (except pianos and organs), Lamps, Kitchenware, Bedding,
Clothing, Ornaments, Baby Stroller, Toys, Typewriter, Screen (for projector),
Binoculars, Audio & Video Cassettes (up to 50 odd cassettes), Records
(up to 200 and other household items that total value does not exceed
$200.00 (and each is not over $10.00). As of September 1998 Dishwashers,
Microwave Ovens, Computers and computer accessories are free of duties.
TV with screens that are 29" (inch diagonal) or less are permitted
as duty free items. TV’s with screens over 29" will be subject
to customs duties (currently 116% of item value).
FOREIGN EMPLOYEES
Foreign Employees(with the appropriate B-1 Visa) may bring their household
goods Tax Free after presenting a letter and third side guarantee from
their employer ( signed by the companies Lawyer) in Israel.
MORE INFORMATION
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