Jordanian Government Revises “2025 Special Tax Law” with Tax Reductions on Tobacco Alternatives
The Jordanian government has revised the “2025 Special Tax Law,” implementing a package of tax reductions on heated tobacco products and vape-related products. The tax rate on heated tobacco devices has been reduced by 50%. The tax burden on pre-filled e-liquid products has decreased by 70%, and the tax burden on open-system vape devices and e-liquids has also been significantly reduced.
Key Points at a Glance
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Jordan revises the “2025 Special Tax Law,” lowering tax rates on tobacco alternatives.
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The special tax on heated tobacco devices is reduced to 10,000 fils (approximately US$14.1) per unit, a 50% reduction.
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The tax rate on pre-filled e-liquid vape products is reduced to 1,500 fils (approximately US$2.1) per milliliter.
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The tax rate on non-pre-filled vape devices is reduced to 10,000 fils (approximately US$14.1) per unit.
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The tax on vape e-liquid is reduced to 500 fils (approximately US$0.71) per milliliter.
Details of the Revised Tax Rates
According to Roya News, information from the Jordanian official gazette shows that the Jordanian government revised the “2025 Special Tax Law” on Sunday (December 21). Implementing a package of tax reductions on heated tobacco products and vapes, among other tobacco alternatives. The revisions officially came into effect on December 22, 2025.
Tax Reductions on Heated Tobacco Devices
The government amended Article 3 of the original law, reducing the special tax on heated tobacco devices from 20,000 fils (approximately US$28.2) per unit to 10,000 fils (approximately US$14.1). Marking a 50% reduction in tax burden.
Tax Reductions on E-Cigarette Products
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Pre-filled E-Liquid Products: The tax rate on pre-filled vape products was reduced from 5,000 fils (approximately US$7.05) per milliliter to 1,500 fils (approximately US$2.1), a 70% reduction.
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Non-pre-filled Vape Devices: The tax rate for non-pre-filled (open system) vape devices has been reduced from 15,000 fils (approximately US$21.2) to 10,000 fils (approximately US$14.1).
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Vape E-Liquids: The tax rate on vape liquids has also been reduced by 50%, from 1,000 fils per milliliter (approximately US$1.41) to 500 fils per milliliter (approximately US$0.71).
Expected Impact on Retail Prices
The government did not explicitly state the reasons for the tax reduction in the announcement. These adjustments are expected to directly influence market retail prices, potentially lowering the cost of these products for consumers.
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