Located on a thoroughfare between Europe, Asia, and Africa, Jordan is filled with ancient archeological sites. Perhaps the most famous of which is Petra - a trading city of the Nabateans, whose people carved their homes and businesses into the area's beautiful pink sandstone cliffs. Jordan is also home to Wadi Rum; a desert region with stunning red, rocky backdrops that have served as film settings for Lawrence of Arabia, Star Wars, and Dune.
For its region, e-commerce activity in Jordan is one of the highest. This is due to Jordanians having a high level of internet penetration and the country has upper-middle income status. Combined with the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, this bodes well for Canadian commerce with the desert Kingdom.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Jordan through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Jordan. In case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Jordan
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 2, 2023
8:49 am
Aqaba, AQ, JO
Delivered
Jun 1, 2023
7:18 am
Russeifa, RU, JO
In transit
May 31, 2023
9:03 pm
Zarqa, ZA, JO
International Clearance
May 31, 2023
8:14 am
Amman, AM, JO
In transit
May 31, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 30, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Jordan before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
All gifts entering Jordan will incur duty and taxes regardless of their value. There are no thresholds for gifts shipped to Jordan from Canada.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipped from an individual in Canada to an individual in Jordan will incur duty and taxes no matter its value.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
A gift shipment from a business in Canada to a business in Jordan cannot enter the country without payment of duty and taxes.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
If a business in Canada ships a gift to an individual in Jordan, it will incur duty and taxes. There is no threshold below which no duty or taxes are charged to a gift.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Mustafa Wahbi Tal Al Tawfiq Complex Arar St. 243 Amman Jordan
Phone: +962 07 9999 9708
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
All gift shipments to Jordan will incur duty and taxes.
If your shipment has multiple gifts, be sure to wrap and tag each gift separately.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Mustafa Wahbi Tal Al Tawfiq Complex Arar St. 243 Amman Jordan
Phone: +962 07 9999 9708
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Sample Commercial Invoice for Food, Chocolate, Candies
Ship To
Invoice
Mustafa Wahbi Tal Al Tawfiq Complex Arar St. 243 Amman Jordan
Phone: +962 07 9999 9708
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Food Shipment - Assorted chocolate bars in their original manufacturer's packaging
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Nestle Chocolate Bars in original packaging expiring May 2021 (shelf life of 6 months or longer)
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent / Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Samples
Commercial samples are shipped to promote products and solicit sales. They are not intended for sale.
Commercial samples may enter Jordan as temporary imports for display exempt from duty and taxes, but they must be returned to Canada within 3 months of their arrival.
NOTE: A refundable deposit will be required in the amount of duty and taxes owed.
Commercial Sample Checklist
A Commercial Invoice must be included with your shipment
Clearly indicate 'Commercial Samples' on the commercial invoice in the General Description & Detailed Description of Goods (see sample)
The item shipped has tearing, perforation, slashing, defacing, or has permanent marking clearing indicating the item as commercial sample
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Mustafa Wahbi Tal Al Tawfiq Complex Arar St. 243 Amman Jordan
Phone: +962 07 9999 9708
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
A piece of equipment shipped to Jordan from Canada for repairs may enter duty-free. And once the repairs are completed, no duty is owed when the item re-enters Canada.
Items Under Warranty
Equipment under warranty that is repaired in either Canada or Jordan, may leave and enter the respective country without payment of duty charges.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Even if a piece of equipment is no longer under warranty, it may be repaired in either Canada or Jordan exempt from duty charges. This also applies to when the machine or instrument is returned to its country of origin.
Sending Product for Repair to Jordan
Equipment shipped to Jordan for repair is exempt from duty upon its entry to Jordan and when it re-enters Canada.
Returning Repaired Product to Jordan
Equipment from Jordan repaired in Canada will be exempt from duty when both entering Canada and returning to Jordan.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Jordan or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Mustafa Wahbi Tal Al Tawfiq Complex Arar St. 243 Amman Jordan
Phone: +962 07 9999 9708
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Goods shipped to Jordan as a temporary import may enter the country exempt from duty if they are returned to Canada no longer than 3 months after their arrival in Jordan.
Goods typically shipped as temporary imports include:
Equipment for stage productions and concerts
Commercial samples aimed for an exhibition or trade fair
Machines and instruments for repair
Equipment required for a trade fair, meeting, or other similar events
ATA Carnets
Jordan does not recognise ATA Carnets for temporary importation of goods.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Mustafa Wahbi Tal Al Tawfiq Complex Arar St. 243 Amman Jordan
Phone: +962 07 9999 9708
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
Goods sold to an individual in Jordan may enter the country providing they are for non-commercial reasons, i.e. they are not for resale.
Occasional Shipper
If you only ship sold goods occasionally to Jordan from Canada, they will likely be able to enter duty-free as a result of the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement. Two notable exceptions to this are alcoholic beverages and tobacco products. (See Duty and Taxes for details.)
Regular shipper
If you regularly ship sold goods to Jordan, we recommend that you consult a licenced Jordanian customs broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Mustafa Wahbi Tal Al Tawfiq Complex Arar St. 243 Amman Jordan
Phone: +962 07 9999 9708
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Jordan. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Jordan, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
No specific form required, but generally includes information regarding:
The exporter, importer and transport company
Date of issue
Number of freight invoice
Type and number of packages
Contents of each package
Marks and numbers
Net weight, gross weight and measurements of each package
Prohibited & Restricted Imports
Goods deemed prohibited may not enter Jordan whereas those deemed restricted may enter but must abide by quantity limits or other safety or security rules.
Prohibited Items
Drugs of any kind - narcotics, psychotropics, etc.
Duty and taxes owed on shipments to Jordan are calculated using the CIF value of the parcel. The CIF value is calculated as the sum of the customs value plus insurance amount plus freight costs.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
When you ship a parcel to Jordan, the formula above will enable you to estimate the amount of duty and tax owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
A threshold is the value below which no tax or duty is incurred by a shipment (this is also known as the de minimis value).
As of March 2021, Jordanian authorities announced that on shipments for personal use whose value is 200 JOD or less (about $350 CAD), a duty fee of 10% of its value will be charged with a minimum charge of 5 JOD (about $8 CAD).
Parcels will be exempt from other fees and taxes, like VAT.
Currency
Jordanian Dinar (JOD)
Duty Exemption (De minimis Value)
*See below
Duty Calculation Method
CIF
TAX (VAT)
16%
Tax Exemption
(De minimis Value)
N/A
Tax Calculation Method
CIF
*Shipments for personal use of 200 JOD or less (about $350 CAD) will incur a minimum charge of 5 JOD (about $8 CAD) or 10% of its value, whichever is larger.
Duties on Imports
Excise Taxes
Jordanian customs authorities impose excise taxes on all alcoholic beverages and tobacco products.
As a result of the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, duties on most goods shipped to Jordan are exempt from duty charges. The one notable exception is for tobacco products and alcoholic beverages as noted below in the table.
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Jordan from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
