📄 Documents and customs for shipping at Jordan
Jordan is outside the EU: all consignments pass through the Jordanian Customs Department. The 2002 EU–Jordan Association Agreement provides for progressive tariff reductions on European goods. Required documents:
- commercial or pro forma invoice
- detailed description of the goods (NO “gift”)
- free export declaration
- EORI for corporate shipments
- sender's identity document (required by some couriers)
Duties and taxes
Jordan applies variable import duties depending on the category. Jordanian VAT is 16%. Under the EU–Jordan Association Agreement, many products of European origin benefit from preferential import duties — always include the EU declaration of origin on the invoice. The de minimis threshold for personal use is approximately 250 JOD (around €320).
📋 What is the TARIC code
💡 Shipping TipsComfortable: Always use precise descriptions: “Men's cotton T-shirt - 2 pieces - value EUR 45 - made in Italy” instead of “clothes” or “gift”.
🚫 Prohibited products:
- Narcotics and drugs (severe penalties)
- Weapons, ammunition and explosives
- Pornographic material or material contrary to Islamic morals
- Products deemed offensive to the Islamic faith
- Prescription drugs without medical documentation
- Plants and agricultural products without phytosanitary certification
🍷 Alcoholic drinks: Unlike other countries in the Middle East, Jordan allows the import of alcohol in limited quantities for personal use. The country has official off-licences and bars in tourist areas. Check the limits before sending anything.
🍝 Packaged foods: generally allowed for personal use with customs declaration.