Author Topic: israeli customs (Read 5413 times)

Just a piece of advice (assuming this is all on the up and up). Let them know that you're carrying your medications with you before they see it. It makes a big difference. I have on occassion taken a tremendous amount of medication with me on transporting a patient to/from Israel and I always let them know first. They check your stuff (TSA is the issue, not ElAl) but I never had a really hard time, just a couple of things that wouldn't have anything to do with what you're doing. When you take the initiative and tell them first, they see you're honest. Again, I found the biggest issue is here in the US with TSA. ElAl is understanding and from Israel back here they're also understanding. Regardless, I always feel that those Israelis in the airport can just glance at you and know if there's any monkey business going on. They are far superiror to the TSA guys.

Chaikel · « **Reply #33 on:** May 06, 2013, 07:26:06 PM »

Quote from: Mutty on May 06, 2013, 04:29:51 PM

Just a piece of advice (assuming this is all on the up and up). Let them know that you're carrying your medications with you before they see it. It makes a big difference. I have on occassion taken a tremendous amount of medication with me on transporting a patient to/from Israel and I always let them know first. They check your stuff (TSA is the issue, not ElAl) but I never had a really hard time, just a couple of things that wouldn't have anything to do with what you're doing. When you take the initiative and tell them first, they see you're honest. Again, I found the biggest issue is here in the US with TSA. ElAl is understanding and from Israel back here they're also understanding. Regardless, I always feel that those Israelis in the airport can just glance at you and know if there's any monkey business going on. They are far superiror to the TSA guys.

TSA has nothing to do with customs

Drago · « **Reply #34 on:** February 17, 2014, 03:31:20 PM »

i want to have a family member bring me veggy and flower seeds.
Think it could cause an issue?

BISPRO · « **Reply #35 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:53:01 PM »

Quote from: Drago on February 17, 2014, 03:31:20 PM

i want to have a family member bring me veggy and flower seeds.
Think it could cause an issue?

if he get caught, thy will force throw it to the Trash

Mutty · « **Reply #36 on:** February 23, 2014, 08:00:59 PM »

Quote from: BISPRO on February 23, 2014, 05:53:01 PM

if he get caught, thy will force throw it to the Trash

And possibly get fined $300

Miracle · « **Reply #37 on:** February 24, 2014, 04:21:04 PM »

Quote from: Mutty on February 23, 2014, 08:00:59 PM

And possibly get fined $300

Quote from: BISPRO on February 23, 2014, 05:53:01 PM

if he get caught, thy will force throw it to the Trash

In addition to getting put on their "list" - I almost got put on the list for accidentally bringing fruits into the country. I thought my kid ate it but turns out she put it back in my napsack. Darn kids, lol

Drago · « **Reply #38 on:** March 05, 2014, 03:28:49 AM »

FYI

http://www.timesofisrael.com/dumb-tourists-smart-agents-how-customs-nabs-smugglers/

rots5 · « **Reply #39 on:** May 11, 2014, 11:35:28 AM »

So when i moved to IL i brought in my imac. I didnt know the first thing and i got caught (obviously) and i had to pay 1320 shekel in taxes and fees. They said that i would get my money back when i leave the country with my computer and i declare it back.... of course 3 yrs later i misplaced the paper that shows i paid. (i have been saving it all this time

) any ideas?

I paid for it on my spg (pre-ddf days). Not only that i disputed it with amex and i lost. when i lost the case amex sent me all the forms showing i paid. amex got it from the israeli customs.