WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATIONG/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
11 December 2000
(00-5376)
Committee on Import Licensing Original:  English
REPLIES TO QUESTIONNAIRE ON IMPORT LICENSING  PROCEDURES 1
Notification under Article 7.3 of the Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures
JORDAN
The following communication, dated 2 October 2000, has been received from the Permanent
Mission of Jordan.
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Import licences in Jordan are administered by the Ministry of Industry and Trade.  However,
other governmental entities may be involved in lice nsing in so far as they issue the requisite prior
approvals for such licences. Accordingly, replies to the Questionnaire have been organized according
to the entity issuing such approvals.  The import a nd export licensing system in Jordan is presently
being revised and new legislation will be issued shortly to bring it into conformity with requirements
of the WTO Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures.2
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1 See document G/LIC/3, Annex, for the Questionnaire.
2 A sample application form (in English) for acquiring an Import Card and for importer registration is
available for consultation in the Secretariat (Market Access Division).G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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Table of Contents
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I. RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, WHEAT, BARLEY, CORN, BISCUITS, MINERAL
WATER, TABLE SALT, USED AUTOMOBILE TIRES, USED ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT, MILK FOR INDUST RIAL USES, CIGARETTES ............................................................ 3
II. ALL TYPES OF WEARING APPAREL, TEXTILES, FOOTWEAR, ALL KINDS OF
BISCUITS, CHOCOLATES AND CANDIES, CERAMICS EXCEPT FOR CERAMIC USEDIN SWIMMING POOLS, SANITARY TISSUES, COCKTIAL JUICES AND  SODABEVERAGES AND PLASTIC A ND IRON FLOOR SWABS................................................................... 5
III. LIVE ANIMALS, FROZEN ANIMAL SEMEN, FRESH, CHILLED AND FROZEN MEAT
AND OLIVE OIL, STUFFED WILD ANIMALS, FERTILIZERS,  INSECTICIDES,FUNGICIDES, HERBICIDES, DISINFECTO RS, VETERINARY  MEDICINES, SEEDS
AND FRUITS USED FOR SE WING, DAIRY PRODUCTS...................................................................... 6
IV. ALL KINDS OF ARMS AND AMMUNI TION, ALL KINDS OF EXPLOSIVES,
PENKNIVES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, CHILDREN AUTOMOBILE TOYS OPERATED
WITH FUEL, REMOTE CONTROL AND TOY AEROPLANES,  ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC VIDEO GAMES MACHINES, SELF-DEFENCE  ELECTRICALEQUIPMENT...................................................................................................................... ......................... 7
V. WIRELESS TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIV ERS, WIRELESS ALARM  EQUIPMENT,
ALL KINDS OF REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT  THOSE FORTELEVISION AND VIDEO), RADAR APPARA TUS, TRANSMITTERS AND RECEPTION
STATIONS, CELLULAR TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, CORDLESS TELEPHONES,
CORDLESS MICROPHONES, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FOR  LINE TELEPHONYAND TELEGRAPHY, DECODERS, SATELLITES, REMOTE CONTROL FOR TOYS,TOY AIRPLANES OPERATED WITH REMOTE CONTROLS, MOVABLE TELEVISIONTRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT AND STATIONS, USED AND RENEWED
TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS ................................................................................................. 9
VI. MEDICAMENTS, ANTIBIOTICS, HUMAN BLOOD AND VACCINES, FOOD
PREPARATIONS USED BY ATHLETES , BROMIDES OF POTASSIUM, FOOD
COLOURINGS, SHEETS AND PIPES OF ASBESTOS, MILK AND FOOD FORCHILDREN, ICE CREAM AND OTHER EDIBLE ICE, LAZER PENS, OXYGEN ANDNITROUS OXIDE .................................................................................................................. ................... 10
VII. HALOGENATED DERIVATIVES OF  HYDROCARBONS, FRION GAS ............................................ 12
VIII. POTATOES, ONIONS, GARLIC, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES............................................. 13IX. RADIO-ACTIVE MATERIALS AND URANIUM .................................................................................. 14X. COLOURED PHOTOCOPYING MACHINES......................................................................................... 15XI. POSTAGE FRANKING MACHINES................................................................................................... .... 15
XII. BORING MACHINERY FOR WATER................................................................................................. ... 16
XIII. MILITARY CLOTHING ......................................................................................................... .................. 17
XIV. SMALL MONITORING CAMERAS THAT MAY BE PLACED IN PARTS OF
FURNITURE A ND OFFICES .......................................................................................................... ......... 18G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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I. RICE, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, WHEAT, BARLEY, CORN, BISCUITS, MINERAL
WATER, TABLE SALT, USED AUTOMOBILE TIRES, USED ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT, MILK FOR INDUSTRIAL USES, CIGARETTES
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Ministry of Industry and Trade is required for the importation of the
aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
1. 10.06 Rice
2. 11.01 Wheat flour
3. 17.01 Sugar
4. 10.01 Wheat
5. 10.03 Barley
6. 10.05 Corn
7. ex 19.05 Biscuits
8. ex 2201.10 Mineral water
9. 25.01 Table Salt
10. ex 40.12 Used automobile tires
11. ex 85 Used electronic equipment
12. ex 04.02 Milk for industrial use
13. 24.02.20 Cigarettes
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The import licences are maintained mainly for statistical purposes as well health and safety
purposes.
5. The basis for such licences is the Importation Instructions No (1) of 1999, issued pursuant to
the Import and Export Regulation No. (74) of 1993 and the Minister of Industry and Trade’s Decision
No 3-2-27-3737 dated 23 March 2000 (in case of used electronic equipment).  Instructions and
decisions are implementing legislative instruments issu ed by the Competent Minister, in this case the
Minister of Industry and Trade. The Import and E xport Law No. (14) of 1992 authorizes the Minister
of Industry and Trade to identify goods subject to licensing.  The licences specified above may be
abolished by other instructions or decisions issued by the Minister.  However, amendment of overall
licensing system would require amendment of mast er legislation, the Import and Export Law No (14)
of 1992.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.7. a) No period is specified for applying for a licence in advance of importation.
(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.
(d) The licences are only subject to the approval of  the Ministry of Industry and Trade.  No other
approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. All persons permitted to engage in importation are eligible to apply for a licence. Those
include: (1) eligible specialised import and export firms, whether companies or sole proprietorships;
(2) other firms and institutions, provided imports are for their own, and for non-commercial uses; and
(3) natural persons provided imports are for non-commercial uses.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10. The following information is required in the application form for licence:
- Name and address of importer
- Commercial name
- Importer registration number
- Commodity to be imported- H.S. Code (6 digits)
- Value in JD C&F
- Quantity or weight
- Country of origin
- Country of importation- Clearance centre.
(Form presumes that applicant is a commercial entity. However, applicants who are natural persons
do not have to submit information pertinent to firms.)
11. The licence upon actual importation should be accompanied by an import card.  Import cards are
issued to firms and institutions, whether specialised in imports and exports or otherwise.  Natural personsmay not obtain import cards.  In case where applicant is a natural person, the import card requirement is
waived, with the proviso that the importer is subject to 5% fee on the value of imports upon importation.
12. The above import licences are issued free of charge.
13. No deposit or advance payment is required for the issue of a licence.
Conditions of licensing
14. According to the Import and Export Law No (14) of 1992, licences may be issued for a
maximum period of one year.  However, in practice the Ministry of Industry and Trade actually issues
licences which are valid for three months.  The period of validity may be extended, upon a request of
the importer which is submitted to the Minister of Industry and Trade provided the total period of the
licence, inclusive of extensions, does not exceed 2 years.  Furthermore, the Minister, upon the
importer’s request, may extend the former period by another year if he deems it necessary.
15. There is no penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or portion of a licence.16. Licences are transferable, provided that the transferee is eligible to import.  Where the goods
are prohibited or restricted or covered by agreements and protocols to which Jordan is a party, theG/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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transfer would be subject to the approval of th e Minister of Industry and Trade or his deputies.
17. None.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
II. ALL TYPES OF WEARING APPAREL, TEXTILES, FOOTWEAR, ALL KINDS OF
BISCUITS, CHOCOLATES AND CANDIES, CERAMICS EXCEPT FOR CERAMIC
USED IN SWIMMING POOLS, SANITARY TISSUES, COCKTIAL JUICES AND 
SODA BEVERAGES AND PLASTIC AND IRON FLOOR SWABS
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Ministry of Industry and Trade is required for the importation of the
aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
1. 6101-4303 Wearing Apparel
2. 6301-5811 Textiles
3. 6401-6406 Footwear
4. ex 19.05 Biscuits
5. 1806 Chocolates
6. -- Candies
7. -- Ceramic
8. 4803 Sanitary tissues
9. 2009 Cocktail juices
10. 2202 Soda beverages
11. -- Plastic and Iron floor swabs
3. The system applies to goods imported from Syria.
4. The import licences are maintained for purpos es of maintaining trade balance with Syria.
5. The basis for such licence is the Importation Instructions No (1) of 1999, issued pursuant to
the Import and Export Regulation No. (74) of 1993.  Instructions are implementing legislative
instruments issued by the Competent Minister, in this case the Minister of Industry and Trade.  The
Import and Export Law No. (14) of 1992 authorizes the Minister of Industry and Trade to identify
goods subject to licensing.  The licences specified above may be abolished by other instructionsissued by the Minister.  However, amendment of the overall licensing system would require
amendment of master legislation, the Import and Export Law No (14) of 1992.
Procedures
6-8. See Section I, replies 6-8.G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, replies 10-13.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
III. LIVE ANIMALS, FROZEN ANIMAL SEMEN, FRESH, CHILLED AND FROZEN
MEAT AND OLIVE OIL, STUFFED WILD ANIMALS, FERTILIZERS, 
INSECTICIDES, FUNGICIDES, HERBICIDES, DISINFECTORS, VETERINARY 
MEDICINES, SEEDS AND FRUITS USED FOR SEWING, DAIRY PRODUCTS
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Ministry of Agriculture is required for the importation of the
aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
1. Chapter 1 Live animals
2. 0511.10 Frozen animal semen
3. Chapter 2 Fresh chilled and frozen meat
4. 1509 Olive oil
5. Ex 97.05.00 Stuffed wild animals
7. Chapter 31 Fertilizers
8. 38.8 Insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants
9. 30.03- 30.04 Veterinary medicines
10. 12.09 Seed and fruits, used for sowing
11. 0401.-- Dairy products
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries except in the case of fresh dairy
products when such are imported from countries with which Jordan has concluded trade agreements.
4. The import licences are maintained for health, environment, plant health and animal health
purposes, except for olive oil, which are for social purposes.
5. The basis for such licences is the Importation Instructions No (1) of 1999, issued pursuant to
the Import and Export Regulation No. (74) of 1993, a Council of Ministers’ Decision No. 31-12-1-
2295 dated 20 March 2000 (in case of olive oil) and the Agriculture Law No (20) of 1973  (in case of
fertilisers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, disinfectants, veterinary medicines, seeds and fruitsG/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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used for sowing).  Instructions are implementing legislative instruments issued by the Competent
Minister, in this case the Minister of Industry and Trade.  The Import and Export Law No. (14) of
1992 authorizes the Minister of Industry and Trade to identify goods subject to licensing.  The
licences specified in the Instructions may be abolished by other instructions issued by the Minister
whereas licences specified in the Law may not be abolished unless by another Law.  However,amendment of the overall licensing system would require amendment of master legislation, the Import
and Export Law No (14) of 1992 and the Agriculture Law No (20) of 1973.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.
(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the Ministry of Agriculture.
No other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See section I, reply 9.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.
Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
IV. ALL KINDS OF ARMS AND AMMUNITION, ALL KINDS OF EXPLOSIVES,
PENKNIVES AND SIMILAR ARTICLES, CHILDREN AUTOMOBILE TOYS
OPERATED WITH FUEL, REMOTE CONTROL AND TOY AEROPLANES, 
ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC VIDEO GAMES MACHINES, SELF-DEFENCE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
Outline of system
1. Only the approval  of the Public Security Department at the Ministry of Interior is required
before the actual importation of the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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HS Code Product
1. Chapter 93 All kinds of arms and ammunition
2. 36.01
36.0236.03
36.04All kinds of explosives
3. 82.11 Pen knives and similar articles
4. 95.01 Children automobile toys operated with fuel
5. 9503.20 Remote control and toy airplanes
6. 95.04 Electrical and electronic video games machines
7. 85.43 Self-defence electrical equipment
8. Ex 28.34.299 Ammonium Nitrates
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The import licences are maintained for national security, public order, safety and public moral
purposes.
5. See Section II, reply 5.Procedures
6. Not applicable.7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the Public Security
Department.  No other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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V. WIRELESS TRANSMITTERS AND RECEIVERS, WIRELESS ALARM 
EQUIPMENT, ALL KINDS OF REMOTE CONTROL EQUIPMENT (EXCEPT 
THOSE FOR TELEVISION AND VIDEO), RADAR APPARATUS, TRANSMITTERS
AND RECEPTION STATIONS, CELLULAR TELEPHONE SYSTEMS, CORDLESS
TELEPHONES, CORDLESS MICROPHONES, ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT FORLINE TELEPHONY AND TELEGRAPHY, DECODERS, SATELLITES, REMOTE
CONTROL FOR TOYS, TOY AIRPLANES OPERATED WITH REMOTE
CONTROLS, MOVABLE TELEVISION TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT AND
STATIONS, USED AND RENEWED TELECOMMUNICATION APPARATUS
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission and the Television and
Radio Corporation is required before the ac tual importation of the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
1. 85.25 Wireless transmitters and receivers
2. 85.31 Wireless alarm equipment
3. 8543.209
8526.92All kinds of remote control equipment (except those for
television and video)
4. 8526.91 Radar apparatus
5. 85.25 Transmission and reception stations
6. 85.25.201 Cellular telephone systems
7. 85.17.11 Cordless telephones
8. 8518.10 Cordless microphones
9. 85.17 Electrical equipment for line telephony and telegraphy
10. 8543.899 Decoders
11. 85.29
8529.101
8543.891Satellites
13. -- a)  Toy airplanes operated with remote control
14. -- Movable television transmission equipment and stations
15. -- Used and renewed telecommunication apparatus
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The import licences are maintained for national security, safety, health and environment
purposes.
5. See Section II, reply 5.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.
(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the Telecommunication
Regulatory Commission and the Television and Radio Corporation.  No other approvals by any
government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
VI. MEDICAMENTS, ANTIBIOTICS, HUMAN BLOOD AND VACCINES, FOOD
PREPARATIONS USED BY ATHLETES, BROMIDES OF POTASSIUM, FOOD
COLOURINGS, SHEETS AND PIPES OF ASBESTOS, MILK AND FOOD FOR
CHILDREN, ICE CREAM AND OTHER EDIBLE ICE, LAZER PENS, OXYGEN
AND NITROUS OXIDE
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Ministry of Health is required before the actual importation of the
aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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HS Code Product
1. 29.41
30.0230.03
30.04Medicaments, antibiotics, human blood, vaccines
2. 2106.90 Food preparations used by athletes
3. 2827.51 Bromides of potassium
4. 13.02 Food colourings
5. 68.11 Sheets and pipes of asbestos
6. 04.02
2106.90Milk and foods for children
7. 21.05 Ice cream and other edible ice
8. -- Laser pens
9. -- Oxygen and Nitrous Oxide
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The import licences are maintained for health purposes.  
5. See Section II, reply 5.Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.
(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the Ministry of Health.  No
other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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VII. HALOGENATED DERIVATIVES OF HYDROCARBONS, FRION GAS
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the General Corporation for the Environmental Protection is required
before the actual importation of the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
1. 2903.4
2903.46Halogenated derivatives of hydrocarbons
2. 2903 Frion gas
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The import licences are maintained for safety and environment purposes.
5. See Section II, reply 5.Procedures
6. Not applicable.7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.
(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.
(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the General Corporation for
the Environmental Protection.  No other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.
Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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VIII. POTATOES, ONIONS, GARLIC, FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Agricultural Marketing Organization is required before the actual
importation of the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
1. -- Potatoes, Onions, Garlic
2. -- Fresh fruits and vegetables
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries, except in the case of fresh fruits and
vegetables where these are imported from countries with which Jordan has concluded trade
agreements.
4. The import licences are maintained for statistical purposes.  
5. See Section II, reply 5.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the Agricultural Marketing
Organization.  No other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.
Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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IX. RADIO-ACTIVE MATERIALS AND URANIUM
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is required before the
actual importation of the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
28.44 Radio-active materials and uranium
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.4. The import licences are maintained for National Security, Health, Safety and Environment
purposes.
5. See Section II, reply 5.Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.
(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of Ministry of Energy and
Mineral Resources.  No other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Reply 10-13.Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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X. COLOURED PHOTOCOPYING MACHINES
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Central Bank of Jordan is required before the actual importation of
the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
90.09 Coloured photocopying machines
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.4. The import licences are maintained for national security purposes.5. See Section II, reply 5.
Procedures
6-8. See Section I, replies 6-8.
Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.Conditions of Licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.Other Procedural Requirements
18-19. None.
XI. POSTAGE FRANKING MACHINES
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Ministry of Post and Communications is required before the actual
importation of the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:
2. Product coverage:G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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HS Code Product
84.70 Postage franking machines
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The import licences are maintained for national security purposes.5. The procedure is mostly covered in the Instructions on Importation No (1) of 1999. Such
licensing is statutorily required, and may be amended according to administrative discretion.  It is not
possible for the Government to abolish the system without legislative approval.
Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.
(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the Ministry of Post and
Communication.  No other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.
Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
XII. BORING MACHINERY FOR WATER
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Ministry of Water and Irrigation is required before the actual
importation of the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
8430.4 Boring machinery for water
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The import licences are maintained for conservation of natural resources purposes.5. See Section II, reply 5.Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.
(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the Ministry of Water and
Irrigation.  No other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.
Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.Other procedural requirements
18-19. None.
XIII. MILITARY CLOTHING
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the General Command of the Armed Forces is required before the actual
importation of the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
Chapters 61+62 Military clothing
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The import licences are maintained for national security purposes.5. See Section II, reply 5.Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.
(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the General Command of the
Armed Forces.  No other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.Conditions of Licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.Other Procedural Requirements
18-19. None.
XIV. SMALL MONITORING CAMERAS THAT MAY BE PLACED IN PARTS OF
FURNITURE AND OFFICES
Outline of system
1. Only the approval of the Military Security Department is required before the actual
importation of the aforementioned goods.
Purposes and coverage of licensing:G/LIC/N/3/JOR/1
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2. Product coverage:
HS Code Product
-- Small monitoring cameras
3. The system applies to goods imported from all countries.
4. The import licences are maintained for national security purposes.5. See Section II, reply 5.Procedures
6. Not applicable.
7.(a) No specified period for applying for a licence in advance of importation.
(b) A licence can be granted immediately on request.(c) Permits may be issued at any period of the year.(d) The aforementioned licences are only subject to the approval of the Military Security
Department.  No other approvals by any government entity are required.
8. An application for a permit will only be refused if it does not meet the ordinary criteria.Eligibility of importers to apply for a licence
9. See Section I, reply 9.
Documentational and other requirements for application for licence
10-13. See Section I, Replies 10-13.
Conditions of licensing
14-17. See Section I, replies 14-17.Other procedural requirements
18-19.None.
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