🚢 China → Jordan Non‑hazardous Substances Import Guide
🧪 Organic Chemicals
- Jan–May 2024: China exported 1,750 TEU of organic chemicals to Jordan
- Significant import value of organic chemicals from China
🌾 Fertilizers
- Jan–May 2024: 5,668 TEU of fertilizers exported to Jordan
- Mainly chemical fertilizers, potash, etc.
🧴 Plastics & Articles
- Jan–May 2024: 2,058 TEU of plastic products exported
⚗️ Inorganic Chemicals
- Salts, sulfur, gypsum, lime, cement, and other bulk raw materials
- Jordan also imports chemical products, steel, etc.
✈️ Express Sample Process
- Choose professional courier (FedEx, DHL, UPS) familiar with chemical transport regulations
- Confirm non‑hazardous status: Provide MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) to prove not dangerous
- Proper packaging: Double‑layer packaging – inner chemically resistant, outer shock‑proof, clearly label contents, composition, weight
- Accurate waybill: receiver info, description, quantity must be correct
- Know Jordan customs requirements: special permits, import duties, etc.
- Track全程: monitor online via courier system
Transit 5‑9 days Cost from ~45‑50 RMB/kg
📋 Air Freight Process
- Step 1 – Prepare cargo: pack and label per IATA standards
- Step 2 – Book space via freight forwarder
- Step 3 – Export customs file documents and clear China export
- Step 4 – Deliver cargo to airport cargo terminal for security check
- Step 5 – Jordan clearance at Queen Alia International Airport (Amman)
Transit 3‑7 days Airport Amman Queen Alia Accept liquids, powders, sensitive chemicals
📦 LCL Consolidation Key Points
- Best for small quantities not filling a full container
- Cost based on cubic meters (CBM) occupied
- Booking & loading – cargo consolidated with other shippers in one container
- Customs – cleared per bill of lading, documents vary; confirm with importer
- Destination port – Aqaba Port (Jordan's largest)
Transit ~25‑30 days Cost reference ~50‑150 USD/CBM
📋 FCL Process
- Step 1 – Book – submit shipping instructions 7 days in advance
- Step 2 – Pick up container & load – arrange truck to pick container, pack at site, seal and return
- Step 3 – Customs – complete China export declaration
- Step 4 – Ocean – 20ft or 40ft container, lower unit cost, faster handling
- Step 5 – Destination clearance – at Aqaba Port, typically 3‑7 working days
Suitable bulk cargo, full container load Advantage lower cost per unit, safer
🏢 Company qualifications
- Business license (copy with company seal)
- Foreign trade operator registration (or customs备案)
- Customs importer/exporter registration certificate
- China International Trade Single Window account
📋 Core trade documents
- Commercial invoice (English, with HS code, origin)
- Packing list (gross/net weight, volume, packaging type)
- Sales contract / purchase order
- Bill of Lading (B/L) or Air Waybill (AWB)
- Customs declaration authorization (if using agent)
🧪 Chemical‑specific documents
- MSDS – recommended, required by some buyers/countries
- Transport condition鉴定 (non‑hazardous certificate) – proves non‑dangerous for carriers
- If dangerous: dangerous goods packing certificate, classification report, etc.
🛃 Jordan import requirements
- Importer’s Commercial Registration (CR), Tax Registration Number (TRN)
- Certificate of Origin (Form AJ) – for China‑Jordan FTA tariff benefits
- For dangerous goods: IMDG classification, MSDS, packing performance test report
- Wood packaging: fumigation certificate and IPPC mark
✅ Compliance essentials
- Confirm product nature – clearly distinguish dangerous vs non‑dangerous
- Label compliance (Jordan GHS update) – Since 1 June 2025, Jordan fully adopts UN GHS Rev.8, all chemicals and mixtures must meet DJS 990:2024 label requirements. Non‑compliant labels lead to customs hold or market ban.
- Attach dangerous goods information sheet (if applicable)
- Partner with professional logistics provider – ensure complete documents, smooth process, avoid losses
- Export license – if product is in the export license management catalogue, apply for export license
One‑stop Service
Booking, customs, clearance, delivery – DDP/DDU door‑to‑door
Stable Transit
Air 3‑7 days, Sea 25‑30 days, full tracking
Compliance Guarantee
Expert in Jordan GHS and China‑Jordan FTA, ensure compliant clearance
Flexible Transport
Air, LCL, FCL – accept liquids, powders, non‑hazardous chemicals
- DHL express shipping current shipping freight from China to Jordan
- FedEx express shipping current shipping freight from China to Jordan
- EMS express shipping current shipping freight from China to Jordan
- China to Jordan Reefer Container Services
- Height over 2698MM packages 40 high cube and 20' X 8' 6”FR & OT Containers from Shenzhen Shanghai Ningbo China to Jordan Services
- How to Import Non‑hazardous Substances from Qingdao China to Jordan
For professional advice, contact a specialist chemical logistics provider.
