Importation Instructions No. (109) for 2015
Issued under Article 15 of the Licensing and Card System
Importation and Exportation and Its Amendments No. (114) for 2004

Article (1):

These instructions are called "Importation Instructions for the year 2015" and operate from the date they are published in the Official Gazette.

Article (2):

Goods imported into the Kingdom are exempt from obtaining an importation license except for goods shown in the attached statements

Article (3):

The goods included in the attached disclosure No. (1) are subject to an importation license (automatic or non-automatic) issued by the competent authority described against each of them within a maximum of seven working days from the date of application and unless the goods are subject to quantitative restrictions within the non-automatic license and the license is issued within fifteen working days of the date of application and of any origin.

Article (4):
a.

If the imported item requires an importation license, the importer must be registered with the importers' register and have a valid importation card.

b.

The importer's card and import duty are exempted from the following:

1.

Supplies imported by farmers for the needs of their farms provided that the farm license issued by the Ministry of Agriculture is issued in force, provided that the supplies are in accordance with the farm's objectives.

2.

Goods imported for the natural person for personal use with a maximum of 10,000 Dinars per year.

3.

Goods imported by the entities stipulated in article (11) of the system referred to.

4.

Imported goods under temporary entry mode.

5.

Goods received to the free zones or Bond warehouse.

6.

Imported goods for enterprises registered in development zones

7.

Two seated cars that are especially designed to personally use the two seats.

8.

Clearance of cars in free zones.

Article(5):
a.

To obtain a packing importation license (Issuance of importation license application form) is filled out in writing by the person who is concerned in or his authorized representative.

b.

If the imported item is limited to importing it with a specific destination or entity, no one else or entity may obtain an importation license for that item.

c.

To modify any of the data contained on the importation license, the amendment shall be made after the approval of the relevant owners to sign the application to modify the importation license data. Except for licenses subject to quantitative restrictions on which the quantities received or expiration date are not adjusted.

d.

The importation license expires at the end of the expiry date mentioned on it or by exploiting the quantity/weight contained therein. The licenses are not to be extended in any way.

Article(6):
a.

The importation of goods described in the attached List no. (2) is prohibited.

b.

The chemicals contained in List no. (3) are prohibited or restricted under the legislation of the Ministry of Environment, whose importation requires prior approval from the Ministry of Environment.

c.

The chemicals contained in the attached List no. (4) are prohibited or restricted and require the approval of the Ministry of Interior - National Committee for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons.

Article (7):

Goods imported into the Kingdom are exempt from obtaining an importation license except for goods shown in the attached statements

Article (8):
a.

Registration in the register of importers, issuance of an electronic importation card for the first time or renewal of an electronic imported card must not be less than 5,000 Dinars.

b.

The importer's card service application form is filled out with the following documents:

1.

Deposit a bank guarantee of 10,000 Jordanian Dinars when issuing the importer's card for the first time in favor of the general manager of income and sales tax for one year from the date of the issuance of the card and bring a book of tax so.

2.

A recent copy of the company's registration certificate or a merchant registration certificate.

3.

A recent copy of the trade name certificate if the importer has it.

4.

A copy of the industrial or commercial chambers subscription certificate is valid.

5.

The license of the original professions in force and a copy of it is fixed to the national number of the establishment.

6.

A copy of the certificate of registration of income and sales tax figures, or the book of no objection from the Income and Sales Tax Department of the taxpayer exempted from registering in sales tax.

7.

Written authorization from the concerned person to the applicant signed by the Commissioner on the Commercial Register certified by one of the chambers of commerce, industry or banks approved to not exceed the date of ratification fifteen days from the date of application.

8.

A replica of the private or public agency to be specific with regard to importation, duly certified and not more than 90 days prior to the date of application.

9.

A copy of the association's registration certificate or a book from the competent authority to register the association + the main system of the association + the national number of the association + the license of professions in force for the association or bring a book from the Greater Amman Secretariat or the municipality stating that the association does not obtain a license profession under the law of licenses of professions in force.

c.

In special and justified cases, it is necessary for government-owned companies, institutions and non-profit organizations to be exempt from showing the required documents in paragraphs (4) and (5) and in a manner that does not conflict with the provisions of the legislation in force.

d.

The specialized official uses electronic connectivity with the relevant parties (electronic data) in relation to the documents referred to in the paragraphs (2+3).

e.

The relevant authorities should make sure that the importer registers on the electronic importer card system.

Article(9):
a.

The electronic importer card is issued for the first time to anyone who registers in the importers register or renews based on the approved form.

b.

The importation card is renewed for anyone who registers in the importers' register and with the same data as the previous card two days (48 hours) before its expiration date, unless the Ministry is refunded by other entities to prevent renewal or modification.

c.

The expiry of the card shall be determined by one year from the date of issuance at the time of renewal or registration for the first time except for companies executing local tenders and expire at the end of the giving period, provided that the validity of the card does not exceed one year in any case.

d.

As a particular privilege, the validity of the importer's card for companies registered in the Golden List program and engaged in the field of import at Jordan Customs is three years instead of one year, provided that their card is renewed every three years when it expires.

e.

The importer's card includes the following data: importer number, name of the importer, trade name if the importer has a trade name, income tax number, sales tax number, card target, release date, expiration date, importer address, national number of the establishment.

f.

The target is specified on the importer's card in force under the following:

1.

General importation of the importer who holds Jordanian nationality.

2.

General importation if the share capital of the Jordanian partner is equal or greater than the capital of the foreign partner.

3.

An importer who holds foreign nationality or if he is a partner with a capital greater than the Jordanian partner, the target is determined by the company's objectives.

4.

A foreign importer limits his purpose to import a general import if he receives approval from the Council of Ministers to practice general trade in the domestic market.

5.

For foreign companies operating in the Kingdom based on the implementation of the project or the tender in force.

6.

Companies/institutions exempt from sales tax are targeted based on the tax exemption book.

7.

Banks, hospitals, charities or cooperatives, schools, universities, and bodies determine their purpose based on the type of sector for them.

Article(10):

Changes and modifications to the card: -

a.

In case that the company/institution makes any modification to the registration certificate of the company/institution in terms of changing the company's moral name or type, transferring ownership of the commercial register or trade name, changing the register number, reducing the capital or making any other amendment, the amendment should be documented with all relevant stakeholders including the Chambers of Commerce or Industry, the Income Tax and Sales Department and the Greater Amman Secretariat or municipalities.

b.

If the importer has a valid importation card and an amendment or change has been made to the company's moral name or a transfer of the company's character or transfer of its ownership in full to new partners in the company's commercial register, the amendment will be made to the company's original card and the same number of the importer after completing all the modification procedures with the relevant authorities with the rest of the card data remaining unchanged.

c.

When the original owner and holder of an importer card transfers ownership of a business register to another owner, the first owner's importer card is cancelled and a replacement card is issued in the name of the new owner of the commercial register, according to the procedures followed.

d.

The importation license expires at the end of the expiry date mentioned on it or by exploiting the quantity/weight contained therein. The licenses are not to be extended in any way.

Cancellation of the importer's card: -

1.

The process of canceling the importer's card at the ministry center after reviewing the relevant person and submitting a summons to cancel it at his request with the documents (Patents) required.

2.

The importer must attach a patent from both the Income Tax and Sales Department and the Jordanian Customs Service with the cancellation request.

3.

The owner of the individual commercial register or company when making any modification, change, write-off, liquidation, transfer of property or other property on his commercial record or transfer of ownership of the trade name must first review the Import and Export Department first to obtain a patent for the purposes of canceling the importer's card belonging to him if he has it and continue to proceed with his procedures when monitoring the companies and the Directorate of the Central Commercial Register.

Article(11):

Ensure that the importer registers on the electronic importer card system attached electronically with the Jordanian customs system.

a.

To obtain a packing importation license (Issuance of importation license application form) is filled out in writing by the person who is concerned in or his authorized representative.

b.

To present the original import license as to whether the item requires a prior import license while fully complying with the data contained therein.

c.

Customs centers must write down the importer's card number and computerized electronically on each customs statement registered to them on the designated box on the statement, in addition to the import license number and date if the item requires the issuance of a license.

Article (12):

The importer is fully responsible for matching the imported goods to the applicable Jordanian specifications and standards as well as complying with the requirements and recommendations issued by other official authorities.

Article (12):

The importer is fully responsible for matching the imported goods to the applicable Jordanian specifications and standards as well as complying with the requirements and recommendations issued by other official authorities.

a.

The import of household and/or office electrical appliances, whether stoke, used or refurbished, requires the acquisition of a non-automatic import license issued by the Ministry provided that it meets the following conditions:

1.

All imported electrical appliances must be in accordance with the approved Jordanian and international standard specifications.

2.

All devices should be usable directly and on the Jordanian electrical grid so that they work on a voltage (220-240) volts without the use of volt transformers.

3.

Refrigeration devices, including refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners on any gases harmful to the ozone layer, especially the Frein R12 gas, should not be under control provided that the approval of the Ministry of Environment is highlighted.

4.

Shipments of imported devices must be accompanied by new parts at 15% of the shipment value for each type of charged device.

5.

Imported devices must be accompanied by one of the following certificates and accompanied by customs transaction and customs declaration as follows:

a.

A certificate issued by one of the Jordanian companies renovating used electrical appliances approved by the Standards and Standards Corporation and certified by the same institution stating the validity of these devices for direct use.

b.

A certificate issued by the manufacturer or authorized agent duly certified by the following entities in the country of export: The Chamber of Industry or Commerce in the country of export, the Embassy or Consulate of Jordan to the export country stating the validity of the age of these devices for direct use when cleared based on item No. (7).

6.

The importer or the refurbished company is obliged to provide a guarantee for these imported devices as follows:

a.

Providing an annual bank guarantee in the name of His Excellency the Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply in addition to his job at a minimum of 5,000 JD 5,000, and in the event of an increase in the value of imports to the importer from the amount of 1,000 Jordanian Dinars according to customs data, he will provide an additional guarantee of 10,000 JD for every additional 100,000 Dinars to ensure the implementation of the instructions. Or provide a bank guarantee worth (15%) of the value of the imported equipment for one year to ensure the implementation of the instructions.

b.

The importer or the renewed company is obliged to develop a statement card containing the information of the importer/company renewed and to ensure that the product is guaranteed for the benefit of the buyer in terms of poor factory and hidden defects or inability to use and for one year from the date of purchase.

7.

The age of imported devices:

a.

Used cameras up to four years of age are allowed to be imported.

b.

Companies and factories that refurbish computers and laptops, and that are approved by the Standards and Metrology Institution, are required to renew these devices, provided that they are not more than six years old.

d.

It is permitted to import used household and/or office appliances or stock that are not more than three years old.

8.

Approval of the Standards and Metrology Institution or its authorized representative is required after the inspection of imported devices and verification of their fulfilling of the conditions and requirements contained in items (1), (2), (5), (6/b) and (7) of paragraph (a) of this article.

9.

If imported devices do not meet any of the above conditions, the importer is obliged to re-export these goods.

10.

These imported devices may not be removed by undertaking until they have fulfilled all the conditions and requirements contained in this article in full, nor may any devices contrary to the above conditions be cleared in exchange for a fine or undertaking in any way.

B.

The devices received with travelers for personal use are excluded with a maximum of one device from each type of the conditions set forth in Paragraph (A). Anything exceeding this limit shall be subject to all terms and conditions without exception.

Article (14):
a.

The import of used furnished tires is limited to existing used tire dressing plants registered with the Ministry of Industry and Trade under the following import mechanism:

1.

Unpaved tires imported are not allowed until they have been sprayed in the bonded or in the free zone by removing the surface of the original frame before placing the tread/ as defined by the Jordanian standard specification.

2.

Factories are detected to determine their annual share according to their production capacity of tires used by the Industrial Development Directorate of the ministry in order to ascertain the following:

* The factory is in place and working.

* The factory is in the presence of the necessary licenses from the relevant authorities.

* The presence of a thermal seal for the factory.

3.

The quantities of GAMMA used in tire dressing are based on the following weights:

* For tires of measurement (12-15) - "2-5" kg

* For tires measuring 900-20-6 kg

* For tires measuring 1500/20-7 kg

* For tires measuring 1100/20 -8 kg

* For tires measuring 1200/20 - 11.5 kg

* For tires measuring 1100/22.5 - 8 kg

* For tires measuring 1200/22.5 - 11 kg

* For tires measuring 1200/24 - 12 kg

* For tires measuring 315/22.5 - 13 kg

* For tires measuring 700/16 - 6 kg

* For tires measuring 1000/20-8 kg

* For tires measuring 15-22.5/385 kg

* For tires measuring 1200/25-17 kg

4.

The buyer's name and address should be clearly mentioned on the sales invoices as well as the number and measurement of the frame sold.

5.

In case of the arrival of tires that are not suitable for dressing (damaged) with the imported shipment, the factory must inform the ministry of its quantity and numbers for the purposes of destruction. And it must bring a customs letter stating that it was destroyed or a book from the tire recycling company stating that it received these tires.

6.

The plant must provide the inspection committee with electricity and water bills for the plant and the number of workers registered in social security.

7.

The Factory Inspection Committee makes surprise visits to any factory and at times it deems appropriate to verify the factory's compliance with the said foundations and in the event of any violation, the ministry has the right to take the measures it deems appropriate against the offending factory.

8.

Import permits are issued to factories that meet the requirements with the full annual quota provided that the quantities of GAMMA needed for the dressing process are available.

b.

When issuing the following import license to the factory from used tires are:

* Check the amount (number) of used tires imported under customs department explanations on the import license and customs statement according to the rules.

* Make sure that the thermal seal of the plant is used on the tires that have been installed.

* The ministry will check the above matters under a factory check at any time it deems appropriate and contact the consumer for the frame documented on the sales invoices to ensure the accuracy of the invoices and that the tires sold are duly worn.

* Match the quantities of GAMMA imported according to their customs data with the quantities needed for dressing and according to the measurements of the tires that have been dressed.

c.

The tires that are dressed must be in accordance with Jordan's technical rule No. 1790/2008, especially with regard to public safety and performance efficiency requirements.

d.

The date code that can be requested to know the processing period (renewal) is preferred to contain four boxes. The first two boxes to determine the week of the year, and the last two boxes to determine the year in which the manufacturing took place.

Article (15):

The import fine specified under article (13) of the import and export license and export card system 114 of the year 2004 shall not be imposed on the importer registered in the importers' register and holds a valid importer card, although the number of the importer's electronic card is not included when organizing the customs declaration for the purposes of clearing the imported goods. The competent authority must ensure that importer did not receive the card before imposing the fine.

Article (16):

The terms and instructions for the import of goods and materials issued by official authorities, including cabinet decisions, remain in force regardless of the fact that the import of the item is subject to an automatic or non-automatic license.

Article (17):

These instructions cancel import instructions No. (1) for the year (2012).

E. Maha Ali
Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply

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