Shipping items to Jordan with Alfaris International Shipping covers what cannot be treated like other belongings: medical and laboratory devices. They are packed to protect their sensitivity, their Jordanian approvals are checked before shipping, and they reach Amman in 2–4 days by road or 24–72 hours by air. Prices start from SAR 36 per carton, SAR 13.5 per kg of goods, SAR 118 for a 5–10 kg parcel and SAR 55 per kg by air.
Saudi Arabia → Al Haditha or Halat Ammar Crossing → Amman · about 1,400 km · 2–4 days · Call: 0565967337
Shipping medical and laboratory devices at a glance
- Two kinds: personal devices a patient uses, and clinic and laboratory devices imported commercially.
- Approvals: imported medical devices fall under the Jordan Food and Drug Administration.
- Packing: a padded wooden crate, protection from shock and moisture, and moving parts secured.
- The mode: air for sensitive and small devices, and road by enclosed truck for large ones.
- Prices: a parcel from SAR 118, goods from SAR 13.5 per kg and from SAR 55 per kg by air.
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Personal devices or commercial ones?
| Kind | Examples | What is needed |
|---|---|---|
| Personal patient devices | A wheelchair, a medical bed, a home breathing machine, a monitor | A medical report or prescription; ships with personal effects |
| Clinic devices | A dental chair, an ECG machine, physiotherapy equipment | An invoice, a licensed importer and approval from the Jordan Food and Drug Administration |
| Laboratory devices | Microscopes, centrifuges, analysers | An invoice, certificate of origin and the device catalogue, with approvals by type |
| Supplies and solutions | Reagents and consumables | May need refrigeration and special permits |
Packing sensitive devices
- The original carton: the best packing where it exists, with its moulded foam.
- A wooden crate: foam-lined and made to the device’s size.
- Moving parts: secured or removed, with transport locks engaged where the device has them.
- Lenses and glassware: detached, each piece wrapped on its own.
- Moisture: absorbent sachets and tight film.
- Markings: “fragile” and “this side up”, with nothing loaded on top.
Documents and approvals before shipping
- Settle the kind: personal or commercial, as each is handled differently.
- The device’s name, model and country of manufacture: written as on its rating plate.
- For personal devices: a medical report or prescription in the patient’s name.
- For commercial devices: an invoice and certificate of origin, with the Jordanian importer obtaining the Jordan Food and Drug Administration’s approval before the shipment arrives.
- Used devices: commercial import may not be permitted, so check with the importer before paying for shipping.
- In Saudi Arabia: the broker’s authorisation through Fasah.
Road or air for devices?
| Criterion | Road | Air |
|---|---|---|
| Suits | Medical beds, dental chairs and large devices | Small, sensitive devices and spare parts |
| Transit | 2–5 days | 24–72 hours |
| Vibration | More, offset by packing | Less |
| Price | SAR 13.5 per kg | SAR 55 per kg |
Prices for shipping items and devices to Jordan
Devices are priced by weight or per parcel. The wooden crate is a separate item by the device’s size, and insurance at invoice value is advisable.
| Shipment type | Unit | Starts from |
|---|---|---|
| Carton | per carton | SAR 36 |
| Parcel of 5–10 kg | per parcel | SAR 118 |
| Goods | per kg | SAR 13.5 |
| Air parcel | per kg | SAR 55 |
Route details and transit time from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
| Pickup city | Border | Distance to Amman | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qassim | Al Haditha | about 1,100 km | 2–3 days |
| Riyadh | Al Haditha | about 1,400 km | 2–4 days |
| Jeddah and Makkah | Halat Ammar | about 1,420 km | 3–5 days |
| Dammam and Al-Ahsa | Al Haditha | 1,650–1,750 km | 3–5 days |
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Jordan
Air freight from Saudi Arabia to Jordan starts from SAR 55 per kg and arrives in 24–72 hours at Queen Alia airport. It suits documents, medicines and urgent parcels.
Documents and customs
- Documents: passport or ID, packing list, the Fasah authorisation, and the consignee’s details and Jordanian number.
- Exemption: for a Jordanian expatriate returning after one continuous year abroad, on furniture and effects, once only, with cars excluded.
- Used and new: used items are exempt from duty and sales tax, and new ones from duty but not the tax. Commercial goods pay both.
- Prohibited: narcotics, weapons and flammable materials.
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Frequently asked questions about shipping items and medical devices to Jordan
How much does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan cost?
For shipping items and devices: from SAR 36 per carton and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes with Alfaris, and a bedroom set from SAR 1,640.
How long does shipping from Saudi Arabia to Jordan take?
For shipping items and devices: 2–4 days by road to Amman, and 24–72 hours by air.
What is the cheapest way to ship from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
For shipping items and devices: shared road freight, from SAR 36 per carton and SAR 6.4 per kg of clothes.
What is the air freight rate per kg to Jordan?
From SAR 55 per kg.
How much does it cost to ship a car from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
From SAR 1,365 for a small car and SAR 2,000 for a sedan on a hydraulic carrier.
Which is the best furniture mover from Saudi Arabia to Jordan?
For shipping items and devices: one that reviews the exemption papers, clears before the border and delivers to your home. Alfaris starts from SAR 1,640 for a bedroom set.
How do I send a shipment to Jordan, and what documents are required?
For shipping items and devices: call 0565967337 and the price and date are set. You need a passport or ID, a packing list, a Fasah authorisation and the consignee’s details.
Is door-to-door shipping available?
For shipping items and devices: yes, from your address in Saudi Arabia to the consignee’s address in Jordan.
Do you ship to Amman, Zarqa, Irbid and Ajloun?
Yes, and to Salt, Madaba, Jerash, Karak and Aqaba.
Is the shipment insured?
Yes, optionally, at a percentage of the declared value.
Can a personal medical device be shipped to Jordan?
Yes, with a medical report or prescription in the patient’s name, shipped with their personal effects.
What do clinic and laboratory devices need?
An invoice and certificate of origin, and a licensed importer in Jordan who obtains the Jordan Food and Drug Administration’s approval.
