Non-Automatic Products
- Document symbol
- G/LIC/N/3/JOR/3
- Original language
- English
- Published on
- 05/10/2016
Outline of Systems
Q1. Give a brief description of each licensing system as a whole and, with respect to each, reply to the following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when elements which have already been described are also present in another 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.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
Q2. Identify each licensing system maintained and state what products, appropriately grouped, are covered.
Non-Automatic products (See Products)
Q3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from which countries?
The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
Q4. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports, and if not, what are its purposes? Have alternative methods of accomplishing the purposes been considered and if so which? Why have they not been adopted?
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.
Jordan's import licensing procedures are not intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports.
Q5. Cite the law, regulation and/or administrative order under which the licensing is maintained. Is the licensing statutorily required? Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion? Is it possible for the government (or the executive branch) to abolish the system without legislative approval?
The Importation Instructions No. (109) of 2015, issued pursuant to the Import and Export Regulation No. (114) of 2004 and its amendments. The Import and Export Law No. (21) of 2001 and its amendments authorizes the minister of industry and trade to identify goods subject to licensing. The licenses specified above.
Procedures
Q6. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether applicable globally or to a limited number of countries or whether established bilaterally or unilaterally):
Q6.I. Is information published, and where, concerning allocation of quotas and formalities of filing applications for licences? If not, how is it brought to the attention of possible importers? Of governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries and their trade representatives? Is the overall amount published? The amount allocated to goods from each country? The maximum amount allocated to each importer? How to request any exceptions or derogations from the licensing requirement?
Q6.II. How is the size of the quotas determined: on a yearly, six-monthly or quarterly basis? Are there cases where the size of quota is determined on a yearly basis but licences are issued for imports on a six-monthly or quarterly basis? In the latter case, is it necessary for importers to apply for fresh licence on a six-monthly or quarterly basis?
Q6.III. Are licences allotted for certain goods partly or only to domestic producers of like goods? What steps are taken to ensure that licences allocated are actually used for imports? Are unused allocations added to quotas for a succeeding period? Are the names of importers to whom licences have been allocated made known to governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries upon request? If not, for what reason? (Indicate products to which replies relate.)
Q6.IV. From the time of announcing the opening of quotas, as indicated in I above, what is the period of time allowed for the submission of applications for licences?
Q6.V. What are the minimum and maximum lengths of time for processing applications?
Q6.VI. How much time remains, at a minimum, between the granting of licences and the date of opening of the period of importation?
Q6.VII. Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ? Or must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval? If so, which? Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ?
Q6.VIII. If the demand for licences cannot be fully satisfied, on what basis is the allocation to applicants made? First come, first served? Past performance? Is there a maximum amount to be allocated per applicant and, if so, on what basis is it determined? What provision is made for new importers? Are applications examined simultaneously or on receipt?
Q6.IX. In the case of bilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements where export permits are issued by exporting countries, are import licences also required? If so, are licences issued automatically?
Q6.X. In cases where imports are allowed on the basis of export permits only, how is the importing country informed of the effect given by the exporting countries to the understanding between the two countries?
Q6.XI. Are there products for which licences are issued on condition that goods should be exported and not sold in the domestic market?
Q7. Where there is no quantitative limit on importation of a product or on imports from a particular country:
Q7.a. How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made? Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence (for example, owing to inadvertency)?
No period is specified for applying for a license in advance of importation.
Q7.b. Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
A license can be granted immediately on request.
Q7.c. Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made? If so, explain.
Permits may be issued at any period of the year.
Q7.d. Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ? Or must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval? If so, which? Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ?
The licenses are subject to the approval of any government entity are required.
Ministry of Industry and Trade Supply, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Energy and Minerals Regulatory Commission (EMRC), Ministry of Water and Irrigation/Water Authority, Jordan Post Company, General Command of the Armed Forces, Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Environment, General Organization for Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Interior/Public Security Directorate, Radio and Television Corporation and Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Q8. Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria? Are the reasons for any refusal given to the applicant? Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence and, if so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
Q9. Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licences: (If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation? What persons or firms are eligible? Is there a registration fee? Is there a published list of authorized importers?) a) under restrictive licensing systems? b) under non-restrictive systems?
All persons permitted to engage in importation are eligible to apply for a license with an import card.
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licence
Q10. What information is required in applications? Submit a sample form. What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
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
Q11. What documents are required upon actual importation?
The license upon actual importation should be accompanied by an import card.
Q12. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge? If so, what is the amount of the fee or charge?
Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge?
Yes.
What is the amount of the fee or charge?
10 JD for import licence.
Q13. Is there any deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences? If so, state the amount or rate, whether it is refundable, the period of retention and the purpose of the requirement.
No deposit or advance payment is required.
Conditions of Licensing
Q14. What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity of a licence 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).
Q15. Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
There is no penalty.
Q16. 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