G/LIC/N/2/ISR/4  
 
17 September 2018  
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Committee on Import Licensing  Original: English  
 
  
AGREEMENT ON IMPORT LICENSING PROCEDURES  
NOTIFICATION UNDER A RTICLE 5.1 -5.4 OF TH E AGREEMENTi 
ISRAEL 
 
The following notification, dated 5 July 2018 , is being circulated at the request of the delegation of 
Israel . 
 
1.  (a) Title / number / date of the law or regulation establishing / changing the 
import licensing procedure:  
 1.  Free Import Order 5774­2014, Free Import Order (1st Amendment) 5774­ 2014, 
Free Import Order (1st Amendment) 5775­ 2015, Free Import Order (2nd 
Amendment) 5775­2015, Free Import  Order (1st Amendment) 5776­2016, Free 
Import Order (2nd Amendment) 5776­2016, Free Import Order (1st Amendment) 
5777­ 2017 and Free Import Order (2nd Amendment) 5777­ 2017.  
 2. Import and export order (Import vehicles through Eilat port) 5773 – 2013 
expired in 31/1/2016.  
 3. Import and Export Order (Prohibition on import of fireworks)(Temporary Order) 
5774 – 2014 expired in 30/6/2015.  
 4. Import and Export Order (Prohibition on import of fireworks) 5776 - 2015 
(b) If the notified measure refers to a change  in an already notified import 
licensing procedure, please indicate the document symbol of the 
notification to which change(s) has(ve) been introduced. (In this case 
please also indicate in Section 3, below, the nature of the changes (i.e. inclusion 
or exc lusion of some goods and a list thereof; contact point for information and/or 
administrative body(ies) for submission of applications, etc.)):   
  
2. Information concerning the institution / change of import licensing procedure:  
(a) List of products subject to the licensing procedure  (Exact name of the 
products and/or whenever possible HS code and indication of the exact HS 
Nomenclature (i.e.  1996; 2002 or 2007).  Abbreviations should be avoided.  In the 
case of a long list of products, please attach the list as an Annex in Microsoft Word 
or compatible software.  Please do not use PDF, or photocopies .) 
 First and Second Schedules of the Free Import Order 201 4 are attached* 
                                                
* Available for consultation (Market Access Division)(English only).  G/LIC/N/2/ISR/4  
 
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  (b) Contact point for information on eligibility  
Import Policy , Ministry of Economy and Industry  
Address:  5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem 91036  
Telephone:  + 972 2 6662 597 
Fax: +972 2 6662 939       
E-mail address:  Anwar.Hilf@economy.gov.il  
Website https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/ministry_of_economy  
Contact officer:  [ X] Mr. [] Mrs. Name:  Anwar Hilf   
(c) Administrative body(ies) for submission of applications  (If more than one 
please include the same information for each body.)  
Administration for Environment and Sustainable Development , Ministry 
of Economy  and Industry  
Address:  5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem 91036   
Telephone:  + 972 2 6662427/8  
Fax: + 972 2 6662922  
E-mail address: Oz.Katz@Economy.gov.il  
Website: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/units/environment_development  
Contact officer: [X] Mr. [ ] Mrs. N ame:  Oz Katz   
 
Industry Administration, Ministry of Economy  and Industry  
Address:  5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem 91036           
Telephone: +972 2 6662427/8  
Fax: +972 2 6662922  
E­mail address: Oz.Katz@Economy.gov.il   
Website: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/units/industries_adminstration    
Contact officer: [X] Mr. [ ] Mrs. Name: Oz Katz  
 
Standardization Administration, Ministry of Economy  and Indus try 
Address:  5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem 91036   
Telephone: +972 2 6662296  
Fax: +972 2 6662943  
E­mail address: tkina@economy.gov.il  
Website: https://www.gov.il/en/departments/units/regulatory_administration  
Contact officer: [X] Mr. [] Mrs. Name: Yaacov Wa chtel 
 
Diamonds, Precious Stones and Jewellery Administration , Ministry of 
Economy  and Industry   
Address: 5 Bank Israel St. Jerusalem 91036            
Telephone: +972 3 7347700  
Fax: +972 3 5754137  
E­mail  address:   Sigal.Shidlovsky@Economy.gov.il  
Website:   
https://www.gov.il/en/departments/units/diamonds_gems_jewelery_administrati
on 
Contact officer: [X] Mr. [] Mrs. Name: Sigal Shidlovsky  
 
Plant Protection and Inspection Services, Ministry of Agriculture and 
Rural Development  
Address:  P.O.B. 12, Beit Dagan, zip code  50250    
Telephone: + 972 3 9681649  
Fax: + 972 3 9605194  
E­mail address: shlomitz@moag.gov.il  
Website :http://www.moag.gov.il/en/Ministrys%20Units/Plant%20Protection%20a
nd%20Inspection%20Services/Pages/default.aspx  
Contact officer: [] Mr. [X] Mrs. Name: Shlomit Zioni  
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  Veterinary Service and Animal Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural 
Development  
Address: P.O.B. 12, Beit Dagan, zip code 50250  
Telephone: +972 3 9681649  
Fax: +972 3 9605194  
E­mail address: Shlomoga@moag.gov.il  
Website : 
http://www.moag.gov.il/en/Ministrys%20Units/Veterinary_Services/Pages/defaul t
.aspx  
Contact officer: [X]  Mr.  [] Mrs. Name: Shlomo Garazi  
 
Machinery and Technology, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural 
Development  
Address: HaMaccabim Road, Rishon­Lezion. P.O.B. 30, Beit­Dagan, zip code 
50250  
Telephone: +972 3 9485350  
Fax: +972 3 9485879  
E­mail address: mikun@shaham.moag.gov.il  
Website: http://www.shaham.moag.gov.il  
Contact officer: [X] Mr .  [] Mrs . Name: Rony Amir  
 
Pharmacology Department, Ministry of Health  
Address: 29 Rivkah St.Jerusalem 91010  
Telephone: +972 2 6241010  
Fax: +972 2 5655969  
E­mail address: TAL.LAVY@MOH.HEALTH.GOV.IL  
Website: http://www.health.gov.il/English/MinistryUnits/HealthDivision/Medical 
Technologies/Drugs/Pages/ default.aspx  
Contact officer: [] Mr.  [X] Mrs. Name: Tal Lavy  
 
Pharmacological Products Department, Ministry of Health  
Address: 29 Rivkah  St.Jerusalem 91010  
Telephone: +972 2 6241010  
Fax: +972 2 5655969  
E­mail address: rinat.bachar@eliav.health.gov.il  
Website : 
http://www.health.gov.il/English/MinistryU nits/HealthDivision/MedicalTechnologies/
Drugs/PharmProduct/Pages/default.aspx  
Contact officer: [] Mr.  [X] Mrs. Name: Rinat Bachar  
 
Medical Institutions & Devices Licensing Department, Ministry of Health 
Address: 29 Rivkah St.Jerusalem 91010  
Telephone: +972 2 6241010  
Fax: +972 2 5655969  
E­mail address:  Nadav.Sheffer@moh.health.gov.il  
Website: 
http://www.health.gov.il/English/MinistryUnits/HealthDivision/MedicalTechnologie
s/AMAR/Pages/default.aspx  
Contact officer: [X] Mr .  [] Mrs. Name: Nadav Sheffer  
 
Radiation Devices, Ministry of Health  
Address: Aharon Katzir Str. Sheba Medical Center, 52621 Tel HaShomer 
Telephone: +972 35352071  
Fax: +972 3 5352076  
E­mail address: Xcontrol@tnb.health.gov.il  
Website: 
http://www.health.gov.il/English/MinistryUnits/HealthDivision/MedicalTechnologie
s/Radiation  
Contact officer: [X] Mr . [] Mrs. Name: Abraham Karbal  
 
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  The National Food Service, Ministry of Health  
Address: 12 HaArbaah  Street, 64739 Tel Aviv P.O.B 20301  
Telephone: +972 8 6241010  
Fax: +972 2 5655969  
E­mail address: Eli.gordon@moh.health.gov.il  
Website: 
http://www.health.gov.il/English/MinistryUnits/HealthDivision/PublicHealth/Food  
Contact officer: [X] Mr .  [] Mrs. Name: Eli Gordon  
 
Ministry of Transport, National Infrastructure and Road Safety  
Address: 8 Hamlacha St. P.O.B 57031 Tel­Aviv 61570  
Telephone: +972 3 5657103/9  
Fax: +972 3 56571  
E­mail address: segalei@mot.gov.il  
Website: 
http://en.mot.gov.il/index.php?option=com_content&vie w=category&layout=blog
&id=41&Itemid=73  
Contact officer: [] Mr .  [X] Mrs. Name:  Einat Segal  
 
Ministry of Environmental Protection  
Address: 5 kanfi nsharim, P.O.B 34033 Jerusalem 91340  
Telephone: +972 2 6553765  
Fax: +972 2 6553763  
E­mail address:  romye@sviva.gov.il  
Website : http:// www.sviva.gov.il/ENGLISH/Pages/HomePage.aspx   
Contact officer:  [] Mr. [X] Mrs. Name: Romy Eben Dannan  
 
Ministry of Communication  
Address: 9 Achad Haam St. Tel­Aviv 61290  
Telephone: +972 3 5198277  
Fax: +972 3 5198103  
E­mail address: Katzs@moc.gov.il  
Websit e: https://www.gov.il/en/Departments/ministry_of_communications  
Contact officer: [X] Mr. [] Mrs. Name: Shaul Katz  
 
Ministry of Defense  
Address: Hkerya, Tel­Aviv 64734  
Telephone: +972 3 6976773  
Fax: +972 3 6976158  
E­mail address: yossi_liberman@mod.gov.il  
Website : http://www.mod.gov.il/default.asp  
Contact officer : [X] Mr. [] Mrs. Name: Yossi Lib erman  
 
Israel Atomic Energy Commission  
Address: P.O.B 7061, Tel­Aviv 61070  
Telephone: +972 3 6462587  
Fax: +972 3 6428616  
E­mail address: greich@iaec.gov.il  
Website : http://iaec.gov.il/english/About%20Us/Pages/default.aspx   
Contact officer: [X ] Mr. [] Mrs. Name: Gil Reich  
 
Chief Rabbinate   
Address:  80 Yermeyaho  St., Jerulsalem  
Telephone:  +972 2 5313137/8  
Fax: + 972 2 5377875  
E-mail address:   yevu@rabinnate.gov.il  
Website: http://www.rabanut.gov.il/show_item.asp?levelId=61652     
Contact officer: [X] Mr. [] Mrs. Name:  Rabbi Itzhak Cohen Arazi  
 
 
 
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  The Antiques Authority  
Address:  Rockefeller Museum Building POB 586, Jerusalem, 91004  
Telephone: +972 2 6204688  
Fax: + 972 2 6277336  
E-mail address:  Shod@israntique.org.il  
Website: http://www.antiquities.org.il/home_eng.asp    
Contact officer: [X] Mr. [] Mrs. Name :  Shai Brtoua  
(d) Date and name of publication where licensing procedures are published  
Date of publication:   
Free Import Order 5774­2014 ­ 20/1/2014  
Free Import Order 5774 - 2014 ( 1st Amendment) - 30/7/2014  
Free Import Order ( 1st Amendment) 5775 – 2015 - 31/3/2015  
Free Import Order ( 2nd Amendment) 5776 – 2015 - 27/10/2015  
Free Import Order ( 1st Amendment) 5776­2016 - 13/4/2016  
Free Import Order ( 2nd Amendment) 5776­2016 - 23/8/2016  
Free Import Order ( 1st Amendment) 5777­2017 - 9/1/2017  
Free Import Order  (2nd Amendment) 5777­2017  - 6/4/2017  
Import and Export Order (Import vehicles through Eilat port) 5773 – 2013 -  
25/7/2013 - 31/01/2016  
Import and Export Order (Prohibition on Import of fireworks)(Temporary Order) 
5774 – 2014 23/11/2014 expired in 30/6/ 2015.  
Import and Export Order (Prohibition on Import of fireworks) 5776 – 2015 -  
1/12/2015  
Source of publication (Official Gazette /journal/ website):   
 Reshumot - the Official Gazette , http://www.justice.gov.il./MOJHeb/Reshumot/   
(e) Indication of whether the licensing procedure is  
 [] automatic.   If so please indicate: (f) the administrative purpose:    
 [X] non-automatic.  If so please indicate: (g) the measure being 
implemented through the import licensing procedure:  In the case of non -
automatic licensing procedures, their administrative purpose:  
 Israel applies non­automatic licensing procedures under the Free  Import Order of 
2014, mainly for reasons of safety, health, protection of the environment and 
security; or to comply with international (non­WTO) commitments, or for purposes 
of tariff quota administration. Schedules 1 and 2 to the Free Import Order, 2014  
contain lists of items subject to import licensing principally for (food) safety and 
security reasons (Annex 1) or to specific standards and technical requirements in 
order to ensure safety, security, and environmental objectives (Annex 2).    
(h) Expected duration of the licensing procedure if this can be estimated with 
some probability, and if not, reason why this information cannot be 
provided  
 Depending on the product, licenses/approvals are issued free of charge by the 
following Ministries: Eco nomy and Industry; Agriculture; Health; Transportation, 
and Environment, within 14­21 working days, but in most instances in less than 
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  3. Other relevant data or information: (i.e. complete title and data concerning the 
legislation, inclusion or exclusion of certain products from the import licensing regime and 
list thereof; changes related to the administrative body(ies) for submission of applications, 
etc.) 
 
 
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 i "Members which institute licensing procedures or changes in these procedures shall notify the 
Committee of such within 60 days of publication [...]" (Art. 5.1).