AMMAN — The government on Sunday extended a
defense order capping freight cost appraisals by the Customs Department for
imported merchandize. A prime minister's office statement said Defense Order
No. 31 of 2021 will remain in force through June 30, 2022, according to the
Jordan News Agency, Petra.
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It explained that the move aims to ensure stable prices,
supplies, stockpiles of basic commodities and foodstuffs. According to the
order, the maximum freight cost valuation of 20-foot and 40-foot shipping
containers originating from Asia and the Far East will be $2,000 and $4,000 respectively.
As for containers originating from Europe, the
valuations will be $1,500 and $3,000 for the 20-foot and 40-foot containers,
respectively. With regard to shipments originating from North America, the
freight costs valuations are capped at $1,700 for a 20-foot container and
$3,400 for a 40-foor container.
According to Jordanian customs laws, freight costs are
taken into account when appraising imported goods.
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