1.
Payment receipt in place of registering an importers card or a copy (original)
Waiting time in queue:
Max. 10mn
Attention at counter:
Min. 15mn
- Max. 20mn
1.
Import Instructions No. 109 for the year 2015
articles icles5, 8, 9, 11, 15
2.
System of import and export licenses and cards and its amendments No. 114 for the year 2004
articles icle4, 12, 13
3.
The amended system of the import and export licenses and cards system No. 115 for the year 2015
articles icles2, 3
4.
Import and Export Law and its Amendments No. 21 for the year 2001
articles icles3, 8, 9, 10
Additional information
A hard-copy of the importer can be obtained as the electronic portal is linked to the customs department and can be viewed
If the importer does not have an importer's card, he will be liable to pay a fine equivalent to 2.5% of the value of the goods upon their clearance
The import card is automatically renewed two days before expiry for anyone who is registered in the importers registry with the same information as the previous card, unless the Ministry receives instructions from other parties that will prevent the renewal or if there are any updates to the card information
In the event that the importer’s card is up for renewal, the import department in the ministry will send an internal electronic request for clearance from the customs department, a copy of a guarantee letter is not requested from the tax department. Renewal fee are 15 dinars only
The expiry date of the card is one year from the date of its issuance whether it was renewed or registrated for the first time
The importer's card for companies registered in the Golden List program and working in the field of import at the Jordanian customs is valid for three years instead of one year as they are offered special privileges, provided that their card is renewed every three years upon its expiry
All traders must have an importer card, which is required at the beginning of the any commercial interest or pay the relevant fine. For more information refer to the “Industry and Trade Import Instructions No. 109 of 2015”
Who certified this information ?
Fayez ALSHBEKAT,
19/01/2021