Jordan

For U.S. customs, the country of origin is generally where a product was manufactured, produced, or grown—not the country it was shipped from. If goods made in another country travel through Jordan, that transit or export location usually does not change their origin. For goods involving more than one country, origin may depend on whether the later processing creates a new article or otherwise meets the applicable “substantial transformation” standard.

Origin matters because tariff measures, trade programs, quotas, marking rules, and other import requirements can vary by origin. When tracking measures for Jordan, confirm that the goods actually qualify as Jordanian-origin under the applicable U.S. rules; do not rely only on the seller’s location, shipping documents, or a Jordanian export document. Product classification under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTSUS) and the facts of production must be reviewed together, and uncertain cases may require a customs broker or a binding ruling from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

What to check

• Trace and document where each material was produced and where the final manufacturing or assembly occurred.
• Describe all processing in each country and assess whether the later processing substantially transforms the product; obtain professional advice when the result is unclear.
• Confirm the product’s HTSUS classification before checking which Jordan-related tariff measures or trade programs may apply.
• Keep commercial invoices, bills of materials, production records, supplier origin statements, and transport records that support the claimed origin.
• Check whether the goods satisfy any program-specific rules, certification, direct-shipment, or recordkeeping requirements, rather than assuming Jordanian shipment proves Jordanian origin.