Jordan Cuts Taxes on Vapes & Heated Tobacco by up to 70%

The Jordanian government has announced significant reductions in the special taxes levied on tobacco alternatives, including electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. The amendments to the Special Tax Law of 2025 were published in the Official Gazette on Sunday and are set to take effect immediately from Monday morning. This strategic move is expected to have an instant impact on retail prices across the country.

The tax cuts are substantial, affecting both devices and consumables. For heated tobacco products (HTP), the government has modified Article 3 of the law to halve the tax on heating devices. The special tax has dropped from 20 JOD (20,000 fils) to 10 JOD (10,000 fils) per device.

The electronic cigarette sector sees even deeper reductions. The tax on pre-filled e-cigarettes has been slashed by 70%, dropping from 5 JOD to 1.5 JOD per milliliter. Similarly, the tax on non-filled vape devices has been reduced from 15 JOD to 10 JOD, while the levy on e-liquid refills has been cut by 50%, from 1 JOD to 0.5 JOD per milliliter.

Summary of Tax Changes

The following table outlines the specific changes to the tax rates:

Product Type	Former Tax	New Tax
Heated Tobacco Devices	20,000 fils (20 JOD)	10,000 fils (10 JOD)
Pre-filled E-Cigarettes (per 1ml)	5,000 fils (5 JOD)	1,500 fils (1.5 JOD)
Non-filled Vape Devices	15,000 fils (15 JOD)	10,000 fils (10 JOD)
E-liquids (Refills per 1ml)	1,000 fils (1 JOD)	500 fils (0.5 JOD)

While an official rationale was not explicitly stated in the announcement, officials aim for these adjustments to better regulate the local nicotine market. By lowering the tax burden, the government likely hopes to discourage the smuggling of untaxed products, which often thrive when legal prices are high. Additionally, making these alternatives more affordable could potentially incentivize adult smokers to switch away from traditional combustible cigarettes.

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