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The Finance Committee approved the outline for the cancellation of the exemption from import taxes on smoking products
The Knesset Finance Committee today approved the order signed by the Minister of Finance, according to which the exemption from import taxes on smoking products upon entry into Israel will be gradually abolished.
The Knesset Finance Committee today approved the order signed by the Minister of Finance, according to which the exemption from import taxes on smoking products upon entry into Israel will be gradually abolished. Currently, Israel imposes a tax on the import of smoking products, but there is an exemption of up to 250 grams of tobacco or 200 cigarettes for each person over the age of 18, which is granted upon entry into the country. For electronic cigarettes, the exemption limit is up to 10 ml of liquid for refilling, or 5 disposable cigarettes.
According to the order approved today, the exemption limit will be halved as of January 16, 2027, and will stand at 100 cigarettes or 125 grams of tobacco, and 5 ml of liquid for refilling or 3 disposable cigarettes for electronic cigarettes. As of June 1, 2028, the exemption will be completely abolished.
This decision follows Government Decision 2266, dated October 31, 2024, on the subject of “Preventing smoking and promoting a healthy lifestyle – canceling the tax exemption on smoking products upon entry into Israel”.
