Customs Clearance
Customs Brokerage Services
Fast and Efficient Cargo Clearance
Mayan – Since 1977, delivering comprehensive and professional logistics solutions.
Overview
Mayan’s Customs Brokerage Department is one of the leading in Israel, with a team of experienced and certified customs brokers operating across all seaports, Ben Gurion Airport, and border crossings.
We provide professional, fast, and efficient cargo clearance services, ensuring full compliance with all customs and trade authority requirements.
Mayan is certified by the Israeli Customs Authority as an AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) – a certification that reflects the highest standards of reliability and professionalism.
This certification enables our clients to benefit from faster clearance processes and reduced inspections.
Our team provides comprehensive consulting on tariff classification, duties and taxes, free trade agreements, customs exemptions, import licenses, and regulatory requirements.
We support our clients throughout the entire clearance process, ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance.
Customs
Clearance
Seaport Cargo Clearance
Fast and professional cargo clearance services at Ashdod and Haifa ports, including documentation management, customs inspections, and coordination of inland transportation to the final destination.
Air Cargo Clearance (Ben Gurion Airport)
Dedicated team operating at Ben Gurion Airport, handling air shipments including urgent and dangerous goods.
Customs Consulting and Tariff Classification
Professional advisory services on customs classification, duty and tax calculations, free trade agreements, and exemption eligibility.
Licensing and Regulatory Approvals
Management of import licensing processes, standards approvals, and coordination with regulatory authorities such as the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and other relevant bodies.
Workflow
Process
1
Receipt of shipping documents and preliminary customs consultation
2
Cargo classification and estimation of duties and taxes
3
Preparation and submission of customs declaration
4
Coordination and supervision of physical inspections (if required)
5
Cargo release and coordination of delivery to final destination
AEO Certification - A Significant Advantage
Mayan is certified as an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) by the Israeli Customs Authority.
This certification is granted only to companies that meet the highest standards of reliability, transparency, and supply chain security.
For our clients, this means clear operational advantages:
- Significantly faster customs clearance processes
- Reduced physical inspections
- Priority handling
- Time and cost savings
The certification is also recognized in many countries worldwide under mutual recognition agreements.
Free Trade Agreements and Duty Savings
Israel has signed free trade agreements with numerous countries and trade blocs, including the European Union, the United States, Canada, Mercosur, South Korea, and more.
Our customs experts have in-depth knowledge of these agreements and assist clients in maximizing their benefits – reducing or eliminating duties wherever possible.
We support the preparation of certificates of origin, eligibility verification, and strategic customs planning to achieve significant cost savings.
Handling Complex and Regulated Shipments
A significant portion of imports into Israel is subject to strict regulatory requirements, including:
- Israeli standards approvals
- Ministry of Health approvals for pharmaceuticals and food
- Ministry of Agriculture approvals for agricultural goods
- Ministry of Defense licenses for dual-use goods
Mayan’s customs brokerage team is highly experienced in handling all types of licenses and approvals, working closely with authorities to ensure smooth and efficient cargo clearance.