Jordan Lowers Tax Rates on Vapes and Heated Tobacco Products

According to Roya News, the Jordanian government revised the “2025 Special Tax Law” on Sunday (December 21), implementing a package of tax reduction measures for tobacco substitute products such as heated tobacco products and vapes, and will officially come into effect on December 22.
The tax rate for heating tobacco equipment has been reduced by 50%. The tax burden for pre filled e-liquid products has decreased by 70%, and the tax burden for open vape device and e-liquid has also significantly decreased.

According to the new regulations, the government has made amendments to Article 3 of the original law:
1. The special tax on heating tobacco device has been reduced from 20000 fils (approximately $28.2) per unit to 10000 fils (approximately $14.1), a decrease of 50%.
2. The tax rate for pre-filled vape products has been reduced from 5000 fils per milliliter (approximately $7.05) to 1500 fils per milliliter (approximately $2.1), a decrease of 70%.
3. The tax rate for refill vape devices (open type) has been reduced from 15000 fils (approximately $21.2) to 10000 fils (approximately $14.1).
4. The tax rate for vape e-liquid has also been reduced by 50%, from 1000 fils per milliliter (approximately $1.41) to 500 fils per milliliter (approximately $0.71).

Although the government did not explicitly state the reasons for the tax reduction in the announcement, the relevant adjustments are expected to have a direct impact on market retail prices.

Reference: Roya News | King receives Christian, Muslim religious leaders from Jerusalem, Jordan ahead of Christmas

Regarding the vape market in Jordan, the rules are indeed strict and the taxes are huge.
In April last year, I met Jordan customer Saif from The Island Eagle Vape in Shenzhen. Island Eagle Vape is one of largest vape wholesalers in Jordan. They also distributor for OEM themself’s vape brand for local market.
I brought him some samples, all of which are 2ml disposable vapes.
I learned from him. The compliance market in Jordan is difficult to operate. Huge taxes need to be paid. As a country with a population of only over 8 million, Jordan. Make the profit margin of the compliant vape market very low.
Affected by black market vapes, the compliance market can only continuously reduce costs.
Of course, this was also the reason why I couldn’t make a deal with him finally.