Customs Procedures 2/1

  • The customs clearance procedures for the Jordanian customs are the same regardless of the types of goods or the way they arrive. For example, but not limited to:

o Clearance procedures for restricted items are the same as for regular items. The main difference lies in the pre-approvals and import license that must be done and approved before importing restricted goods.

o The customs declaration shall be submitted to the customs authorities, including all imported goods, even if they are exempted from duties and taxes.

  • Port Entry/ Moving the container to the bonded storage area (1 -2 days)
  • Audit requirements:

1-The agent withdraws the delivery permission from the shipping agent.

2-The agent collects all the required documents from the importer.

3-The declarants or their representatives may examine their goods before presenting the declaration (1-4 days)

  • Customs Declaration:

1-The agent opens a new declaration form and fill all the fields.

2-Submit a declaration document electronically (1 hour).

3-Based on the shipment data available on the ASYCUDA system the container will be sent either to: Red Lane, Green Lane, Yellow Lane (duration: 1-3 hours based on the queue length).

  • Goods Inspection:

1-All containers will go through screen monitoring (X-Ray).

If the goods are subject to inspection (Red Lane) the Customs authorities shall send a representative team to inspect and valuate the goods.

3-If the goods are not subject to sample testing (Yellow Lane).

4-If the goods are not subject to any type of inspection (Green Lane).

  • Inspection of Agricultural Goods:

1-All containers will go through screen monitoring (X-Ray).

2-If the goods are subject to inspection (Red Lane) the Customs authorities shall send a representative team to inspect and test the goods.

3-If the goods are not subject to sample testing (Yellow Lane).

4-If the goods are not subject to any type of inspection (Green Lane).

  • Processing the declaration:

1-Re-Examination of clearance requirements (duration 1 hour maximum)

2-Clearance approval is registered.

  • Duty payment:

1-Payment in advance by the owner of imported goods.

2-Providing financial security (by the owner of the imported goods).

  • Permission of clearance:

1-Acceptance of the declaration.

2-Delivery of the goods.

  • In case of providing Financial Security:

1-Acceptance of the declaration.

    • Jordan customs provide a mobile SMS service to allow the customers tracking the clearance process. The customer receives three messages on: registering the deceleration, on payment, and on goods release.