PS · PSE
Eingeschränkter Markt unter israelischer Zollkontrolle; humanitäre Logistik
Capital: East Jerusalem (claimed) / Ramallah (administrative seat)
Overview
The Palestinian Territories (ISO code PS) lie in the Middle East and comprise the West Bank and the Gaza Strip, bordering Israel, Jordan and Egypt. They are administered by the Palestinian Authority; since 2007 governance has been split between Fatah in the West Bank and Hamas in Gaza. The climate is Mediterranean in the West Bank and subtropical-coastal in Gaza. The economy is dominated by services, alongside agriculture, construction and trade, while restricted movement limits development. Under the 1994 Paris Protocol the territories form a customs union with Israel, which controls all external borders and collects import duties and VAT on their behalf, remitting them as clearance revenues. The New Israeli Shekel (ILS) is the main circulating currency. There is no functioning own seaport or commercial cargo airport, so trade runs through Israeli ports (Ashdod, Haifa), Ben Gurion airport and the Allenby/King Hussein Bridge to Jordan, leaving logistics highly dependent on Israeli infrastructure and security clearance.
Customs authority
Palästinensisches Finanzministerium, Zoll- und Verbrauchsteuerabteilung (Customs and Excise)Import system
Zollunion mit Israel (Paris-Protokoll 1994). Israel kontrolliert die Aussengrenzen und zieht Zölle und MwSt ein. Palästinensische Abfertigung über ASYCUDA World der Zoll- und Verbrauchsteuerabteilung.
Export system
Exporte laufen über israelische Häfen (Ashdod, Haifa) und den Übergang Allenby/King-Hussein-Brücke nach Jordanien. Abfertigung über ASYCUDA World; israelische Sicherheitskontrolle aller Aussengrenzen.
Import VAT
Keine eigenen Freihandelsabkommen; de facto Teil des israelischen Zollgebiets. Präferenzieller EU-Marktzugang über das Interim-Assoziationsabkommen EU-PLO (1997); Ursprungsnachweis EUR.1 oder Ursprungserklärung.
Umfangreiche israelische Dual-Use-Liste beschränkt Einfuhren, besonders nach Gaza (Bau-, Telekom-, Maschinengüter). Waffen, Munition und sicherheitsrelevante Güter verboten. Strenge Kontrollen an allen Übergängen.
Aussengrenzen vollständig unter israelischer Kontrolle. Hamas (Verwaltung Gaza) ist von EU und USA als Terrororganisation gelistet; entsprechende Finanz- und Güterrestriktionen. Kein eigenes Exportkontrollregime.
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Quick operational overview for international shipments to Asia. Product requirements, certificates, and clearance processes can vary significantly by destination.
Important: Requirements depend on goods, origin, Incoterms, value, and consignee. When in doubt, confirm with your broker/forwarder and official sources.
Official links
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Sehr hohe politische und sicherheitsbedingte Risiken. Bewegungs- und Einfuhrbeschränkungen, häufige Grenzschliessungen. Gaza seit Oktober 2025 unter fragiler Waffenruhe mit eingeschränkter Versorgung.
Mediterranes Klima: heisse, trockene Sommer, milde, regnerische Winter. Winterregen (November bis März) kann den Strassentransport im Bergland des Westjordanlands kurzzeitig beeinträchtigen.
Stand Juni 2026: fragile Waffenruhe in Gaza seit 10.10.2025, Wiederaufbauphase. Kerem Shalom einziger funktionierender Frachtübergang nach Gaza; Rafah geschlossen. Westjordanland-Handel über israelische Häfen und Jordanien.
As of: 2026-06-27
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The main means of payment is the New Israeli Shekel (ILS); the Jordanian Dinar (JOD) and the US Dollar (USD) also circulate.
Under the Paris Protocol the territories form a customs union with Israel. Israel controls the external borders, collects duties and VAT and remits them as clearance revenues.
Palestinian import VAT is 16 percent. Under the Paris Protocol it may be at most 2 points below the Israeli rate (currently 18 percent).
No. There is no functioning own seaport or cargo airport. Sea freight runs via Ashdod and Haifa, air freight via Ben Gurion (Israel).
Goods reach Gaza almost exclusively via the Kerem Shalom crossing; Rafah is closed. Since October 2025 a fragile ceasefire with limited supply has been in place.
Yes. The 1997 EU-PLO interim association agreement grants preferential access. Proof is the EUR.1 movement certificate or an origin declaration.
Israel applies an extensive dual-use list restricting many construction, telecom and machinery goods, especially into Gaza. Weapons and security-relevant goods are prohibited.
For international shipments, these terms are a good quick start: