Exporting from Libya to Jordan
The agreement that applies, the expected duty, and what each side asks for — for factories in Libya selling to buyers in Jordan.
Send a certificate of origin with the shipment to claim the preference.
VAT — Jordan: 16% general sales tax
Greater Arab Free Trade Area (GAFTA / PAFTA)
- 0% customs duty
Arab-origin goods traded between members are fully exempt from customs duties and charges with equivalent effect, for both industrial and agricultural products.
Source ↗ - No non-tariff barriers, with set exceptions
Members may not apply non-tariff barriers to each other's goods, except for religious, health, security and environmental reasons. A few farm products can also be excluded temporarily during local harvest seasons (the agricultural calendar).
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⚠ Before you trade
- Divided institutions
Libya has rival governments in Tripoli and the east. In 2024 a dispute over the Central Bank froze banking operations and halted oil output for weeks. Confirm current rules with your buyer, bank and clearing agent before shipping.
Source ↗ - Foreign currency limits
Hard currency for letters of credit is allocated by the Central Bank in batches, and the parallel market rate is well above the official rate (2026). Payment can be delayed; prefer confirmed letters of credit.
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Importing into Jordan
- Importer registration
Importers must be registered traders or companies. Trading companies need an importer's card from the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Supply; otherwise customs can ask for a bond of 5% of the goods' value.
Source ↗ - JSMO conformity (mandatory technical regulations)
Goods covered by Jordanian mandatory technical regulations, such as food, chemicals, electrical equipment, textiles and safety gear, are checked by the Jordan Standards and Metrology Organization (JSMO), often with laboratory testing in Jordan, before release.
Source ↗ - JFDA approval for food and medicines
The Jordan Food and Drug Administration (JFDA) inspects imported food at the border and can sample it in the market. Medicines and similar products need JFDA registration and approval before sale.
Source ↗ - Documents and certificate of origin
Customs needs a commercial invoice, bill of lading or air waybill and packing list, with an Arabic translation of the invoice. A certificate of origin is customary and is required to claim free-trade-agreement duty rates.
Source ↗ - Import licences for some goods
Licences or prior approvals are needed for telecommunications and security equipment, some foods (Ministry of Health) and raw agricultural products (Ministry of Agriculture).
Source ↗ - Arabic labelling
Labels must be in Arabic or carry an Arabic sticker. Food labels need product name, manufacturer, net weight, lot number and expiry date; unclear labels can lead to rejection.
Source ↗ - Banned goods and vehicle rules
Banned imports include plastic waste, qat and diesel passenger cars. From 1 November 2025, salvage cars damaged by fire or flood are banned, electric cars older than three years cannot be imported, and imported cars must meet EU, US, GCC or Saudi technical rules.
Source ↗ - ASYCUDA World and pre-arrival processing
Customs declarations are filed through ASYCUDA World. In July 2025 Jordan Customs launched ASYHUB for sea and express cargo, allowing pre-arrival and paperless processing. Step-by-step procedures by product are on the Jordan Trade Portal.
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