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Jordan is the Levant’s vehicle gateway: cars clear through Aqaba, used stock concentrates in the Zarqa Free Zone, and a large share is re-exported to Iraq. The November 2025 import overhaul banned damaged vehicles and capped EV age at three years.
Key Import Facts
| Age limit | Used personal imports up to 10 years; EVs max 3 years (2025 rules) |
|---|---|
| Main gateways | Aqaba (imports) · Zarqa Free Zone (used stock / re-export) |
| Duty estimate | 0% customs on passenger cars + special tax by engine/fuel (25-81%) + 16% GST |
| Top demand | Hybrid SUVs, 7-seat MPVs, EVs, Iraq re-export stock |
What Importers Should Know
Fuel economics push Jordanian buyers toward hybrid SUVs and 7-seat MPVs, while dealers stock mainstream sedans for the Iraq re-export channel. Chinese EV and SUV brands are gaining share as charging rolls out in Amman; diesel passenger vehicles are not permitted for permanent entry.
Questions Buyers Ask
What are Jordan’s used-vehicle age limits?
Used cars for personal import may be up to 10 years old; since the November 2025 rules, electric vehicles must be no more than 3 years old including the year of customs clearance.
Can diesel passenger cars be imported to Jordan?
Diesel passenger vehicles are not allowed for permanent entry; diesel pickups and trucks follow a separate classification - confirm the current category before quoting.
Why do buyers use Aqaba and Zarqa?
Aqaba is the main customs gateway for new and used imports; the Zarqa Free Zone hosts used-vehicle stock and supports re-export to Iraq and Syria.
What documents does an exporter provide?
Certificate of origin, commercial invoice, packing list with VINs, bill of lading and a third-party inspection report (SGS) for customs valuation.
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Market intelligence reviewed by the Motarox trade desk · 2026-09-07 · indicative trade-desk guidance — verify current rules with a licensed customs agent before quoting.