Automatic products

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Basic information

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Outline of the system

Jordan’s policy is to increase trade liberalization and keep import licensing to a minimum.
Import licenses are maintained mainly for statistical purposes as well as to fulfil Jordan’s
obligations under international agreements or to ensure that health, safety, environment, national
security objectives are met.

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Product coverage

Automatic products (See Products)

Nature of licensing

Automatic

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If Automatic, administrative purpose

Import licenses are maintained mainly for statistical purposes as well as to fulfil Jordan’s
obligations under international agreements or to ensure that health, safety, environment, national
security objectives are met.

Non-Automatic

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If Non-Automatic, description of the notified Non-Automatic Licensing regime

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Products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

Jordan’s import licensing procedures are not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.

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Questions for products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports

Not applicable

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The system applies to products originating from which country?

The system applies to goods imported from all countries.

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Expected duration of licensing procedure

Eligibility of applicants

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Is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation?

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What persons or firms are eligible to apply for a licence?

All persons permitted to engage in importation are eligible to apply for a license with an import card.

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Is there a registration fee?

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Is there a published list of authorized importers?

Contact point for information on eligibility

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Ministry/Authority

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Address

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Telephone

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Fax

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E-mail address

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Website

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Contact officer

Submission of an application

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Administrative body(ies) for submission of an application

Documentation requirements

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What information is required in applications?

Information required: - Name and address of importer; - Commercial name; - Importer registration number (import card); - Commodity to be imported; - H.S. code; - Value in JD; - Quantity or weight; - Country of origin; - Country of importation; - Clearance center.

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What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?

Window of submission of an application

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How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made?

No period is specified for applying for a license in advance of importation.

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Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence can be made? If so, explain

Permits may be issued at any period of the year.

Issuing the license

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Can a licence be granted immediately on request?

A license can be granted immediately on request.

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Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence

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Which administrative body is responsible for approving application of licences?

The licenses are subject to the approval of any government entity are required.
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), Ministry of Agriculture, General Organization for Food and Drug Administration

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Must the applications be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval?

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Are there any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence?

None.

Fees and other administrative charges

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Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?

Yes.

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What is the amount of the fee or charge?

10 JD for import licence.

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Is there any deposit or advance payment required associated with the issue of licences?

No deposit or advance payment is required.

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Amount or rate?

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Is it refundable?

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What is the period of retention?

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What is the purpose of this requirement?

Refusal of an application

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Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria?

An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria

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Are the reasons for any refusal given to applicants?

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Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence?

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If so, to what bodies and under what procedures?

Importation

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Are there any limitations as to the period of year during which importation may be made?

Permits may be issued at any period of the year.

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What documents are required upon actual importation?

The license upon actual importation should be accompanied by an import card.

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Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?

None.

Conditions of licensing

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What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity be extended? How?

According to the Import and Export Law No (21) of 2001 and its amendments, licences issued for one year period. However in practice the ministry issues licenses which are valid for three months (Reinforcing Steel licenses).

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Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?

There is no penalty.

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Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?

The personal import license may not be transferred or waived without the approval of the competent authority subject to the availability of legal requirements for the transfer or assignment, according to article (9) from Import and Export Law No. (21) of 2001 and its amendments

Foreign Exchange

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Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported?

None.

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Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange?

None.

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Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued?

None.

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What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?

None.