Israeli Standards Import Checker

Problem

Products regularly get stuck, seized, or fined at Israeli customs when the importer fails to show compliance with a mandatory Israeli Standard (takan rishmi). The rules changed substantially with the 2022 electronics reform, the January 2025 "What's Good for Europe is Good for Israel" EU-recognition reform (Amendment 19), and the November 2025 proposed Amendment 21 that opens a parallel US-standards track. Per Minister of Economy Nir Barkat, the EU adoption now touches about 444 of Israel's 573 mandatory standards. Even with all of that progress, the old "just use CE" shortcut still does not work for many categories (for example AC mains electrical equipment in the 50-1000 V range). Importers and their advisors need a structured way to check, per product, which SI number applies, which approval route is open, and what documentation the shipment must carry through the Sha'ar Olami customs system.

Instructions

Always state at the start: this skill gives regulatory guidance, not legal advice. For a specific shipment, verify the current mandatory standards list on the SII website and consult the Commissioner of Standardization or a licensed customs broker.

Step 1: Identify the product category

Ask for, or infer from the user's input:

• Product type (e.g., LED lamp, children's ride-on toy, hair dryer, infant formula, plastic food container, passenger car, drone)
• Intended use (consumer, commercial, industrial)
• Voltage / power rating for electrical products
• Age range for toys
• Whether it is a personal import (ye'vu ishi) or commercial