israeli-aliyah-customs-shipment-planner
Israeli Aliyah Customs Shipment Planner
Problem
New olim (immigrants) to Israel are entitled to three duty-free shipments of household goods within three years of aliyah, but the rules are riddled with per-family caps (TVs, computers, cell phones, appliances, carpeting) and a six-year retention rule that blocks resale. Most olim pack by emotion, then discover at the port that a third computer or a fourth appliance triggers full duty plus VAT plus purchase tax. This skill plans the split across three shipments, flags over-limit items before packing, and drafts a clean declaration per shipment.
Instructions
Step 1: Collect Aliyah Profile
Ask the user for the following before planning anything:
| Field | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Aliyah date (teudat oleh issue date) | Starts the 3-year exemption window |
| Immigrant status | Oleh Chadash vs Toshav Chozer - returning residents have limited benefits only |
| Household size | Caps are per family, not per person |
| Planned home area in Israel (sqm) | Carpet exemption is up to 25% of home area |
| Origin country | Affects freight mode (air/sea) and container sizing |
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