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:
You can also skip ahead to the table containing the list of
Commonly Required Documents.
Documents Only
The Kingdom of Jordan allows the following items as document
shipments:
- Advertising literature
- Airline tickets
- Annual reports
- Bids and proposals
- Blueprints and drawings
- Business cards
- Charts and maps
- Cheques
- Computer print-outs
- Diplomas
- Examination papers
- Graphs
- Greeting cards and invitations
- Intercompany mail
- Magazines and newspapers
- Manuscripts
- Pamphlets
- Periodicals and publications
- Price lists
- Seismic data
- Specifications sheets
- Visa applications
Jordanian authorities allow the items below as document shipments if
the criteria shown are followed.
| Item | Restriction |
|---|
| Envelopes | Only if blank |
| Event tickets (stage performances, concerts, football (soccer)
matches | Cannot be shipped from a printing company or to an event's
organiser or ticket sales office |
| Forms | Only if blank |
| Manuals | Only if they are of a technical nature |
| Newsletters | Intercompany communication only |
| Stationery | Blank only |
| Travellers cheques | Must be personalised |
Sources:
https://www.ups.com/ga/CountryRegs?loc=en_US
Shipping Gifts
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: 28 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: 28 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 |
Sources:
https://www.ups.com/ga/CountryRegs?loc=en_US
https://www.customs.gov.jo/CustomsManual/section2_chapter19.aspx
Shipping Personal Effects
Jordanian citizens returning to Jordan to live may ship their personal
effects exempt from duty and taxes providing:
- The goods have been used by the owner before entering Jordan
- The individual has lived outside of Jordan for at least 1 year
- Their Canadian residency has been terminated
- An exemption has not been claimed for the 5 previous years
Personal effects that qualify for exemption include:
- Furniture and kitchen utensils
- Electrical tools (maximum of 2)
- Personal office equipment (1 piece of each type)
- Musical instruments (1 of each type)
- Video camera (1)
- Personal computer (1)
- Satellite receiver (1)
- Carpet (1 of no more than 50 square metres in size)
- Carpet (1 no of more than 150 square metres in size)
Moving Temporarily
Students
There is no information at this time regarding students moving
temporarily to Jordan to study.
Non-students
Canadians moving to Jordan temporarily may ship their personal effects
exempt from duty and taxes as long as:
- The goods are used and are owned by the person shipping them
- The items arrive within 6 months of the individual taking up
residence in Jordan
Moving Permanently
Jordanian citizens moving permanently to Jordan from Canada are
allowed entry of their personal effects duty and tax free.
The conditions for a duty and tax exemption include:
- They can show that that their residency in Canada is done
- This is the first claim for exemption, except if one was made at
least 5 years ago
- The claimant has lived in Canada for at least 12 months
- The goods are used and have been used by the shipper in Canada
Examples of goods that will be allowed duty and tax free entry to
Jordan include:
- Crockery and kitchen utensils
- Furniture
- Office equipment for the home (only 1 piece of each type allowed)
- One piece of each type of musical instrument
- One personal computer
- One video camera
- One satellite receiver
- Carpets: 1 that is no more than 50 square metres; and 1 that is no
more than 150 square metres
Personal Effects Checklist
- A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
- Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
- A detailed description of each item is provided
Sources:
https://www.customs.gov.jo/CustomsManual/section2_chapter19.aspx
https://www.fidi.org/sites/default/files/public/2020-03/M_Svcs_Customsregulation_Jordan_0.pdf
Sample Commercial Invoice for Personal Effects
| 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 effects being delivered to my new address.
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS
Date: 28 May 2023 |
| QTY | Description of Goods | C/O | SubTotal |
|---|
| 5 Pairs | Personal Effects: 5 pairs of various types of shoes
| IN | $40.00 |
| 1 Each | Personal Effects: Arc'terix Winter Jacket
| CA | $478.00 |
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export: Personal Effects
Contact Name: James Smith
| Total Invoice Amount: $678.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
|
| Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided
is true and complete to the best of my knowledge |
Food, Chocolate, Candies
There is limited information available regarding allowable shipments
of foodstuffs to Jordan.
You May Ship
Do Not Ship
- Perishable goods
- Dairy products
- Meat and meat products
Food, Chocolate, Candies Checklist
- Clearly indicate 'Food' on the commercial invoice in the General Description
or Remarks section (see sample)
- Ensure that your food, chocolate, or candies may be imported into the
country
- You are not shipping commercial quantities (for any duty & tax exemption)
- Check with your carrier that they will accept food shipments
Sources:
https://www.customs.gov.jo/CustomsManual/section2_chapter19.aspx
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: 28 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
Sources:
https://www.customs.gov.jo/CustomsManual/section2_chapter19.aspx
https://www.customs.gov.jo/CustomsLawsEn/Law_Sec06.aspx
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/jor_e/wtaccjor17_leg_1.pdf
Sample Commercial Invoice for Commercial Sample
| 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:
Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS
Date: 28 May 2023 |
| QTY | Description of Goods | C/O | SubTotal |
|---|
| 1 Box | Commercial Sample - Advanced reading copy of Dan Brown's novel.
| CA | $20.00 |
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export: Commercial Sample
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 |
Advertising Material
Advertising material may enter Jordan from Canada as a temporary entry
providing the material is to be displayed at an exhibition or similar
event.
In the event that materials are consumed, duties will be incurred.
Advertising Material Checklist
- Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for
Resale' (see sample)
- A detailed description of each item is provided
Sources:
https://www.customs.gov.jo/CustomsManual/section2_chapter10.aspx
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: 28 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
Sources:
https://www.international.gc.ca/trade-commerce/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/jordan-jordanie/fta-ale/02.aspx?lang=eng
Sample Commercial Invoice for Warranty Repair
| 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:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS
Date: 28 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
Sources:
https://www.customs.gov.jo/CustomsLawsEn/Law_Sec06.aspx
https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/acc_e/jor_e/wtaccjor17_leg_1.pdf
https://www.atacarnet.com/carnet-countries
Sample Commercial Invoice for Temporary Imports
| 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:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926
Customs Broker: UPS
Date: 28 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.
Sources:
https://www.customs.gov.jo/CustomsManual/section2_chapter05.aspx
https://www.customs.gov.jo/CustomsManual/section2_chapter02.aspx 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: 28 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 |
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