Q: Hello. I made aliya four years ago, single, and now TG I'm getting married and moving to Alon Shvut and I want to send my books from my home in Monsey,NY (it's a lot), and also some gifts of china dishes and other things of the sort. I wanted to know what's the best way of going about it; I'll be very thankful for any information. Thank you very much.

A: First and most important, Mazal Tov!
Now, on to your question... You, like any other Israeli, can import items for your personal use. I emphasize, like any other Israeli, because like the rest of us, you are not entitled to a tax exemption on goods shipped to you in Israel.
As you probably know, the only people who receive an exemption from paying customs duties are new immigrants and returning citizens. (I am not addressing people on work visas, diplomats, etc. who have an entirely different situation.) Since you made aliya four years ago, your period of tax exemption has ended and you no longer have "rights."
Therefore, you will have to pay the current customs duties on everything you import. Books are charged at the rate of 15.5% while other items are charged at various rates as high as 35% and more. If you have invoices, you should provide them to your customs broker to help establish the value of your goods.
If these are all gifts (here's hoping you get a lot!), you obviously will not have invoices and will have to estimate the current value on the Customs declaration form.
One way to save money on goods that are made in the US is to go to the Chamber of Commerce and obtain a "Certificate of Origin" complying with the Free Trade Agreement between the US and Israel. It is a special Certificate of Origin and must state the Free Trade Agreement. Check with your local Chamber of Commerce as to what documents they need. With the Certificate, you will be exempt from Duties, but will still have to pay VAT.
If you did not take advantage of your rights and did not do any imports, there is a very, very small chance Customs will grant you permission to do one import. You should go to the Customs office nearest you with your passports, Teudat Oleh and ID card. Even though I mentioned this possibility, I do not want to mislead you into thinking your chances are very good...but sometimes rights extensions are granted.
Good luck and mazal tov again.