Jordan textile and garment exports are entering a new era of competitiveness following the finalization of a Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the United States that removes all customs duties on Jordanian apparel and textile products. Announced by Jordan’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Supply, Yarub Qudah, the agreement was signed in Washington and applies to all garment and textile product categories.
The deal targets Jordan’s most vital export sector: garments and textiles consistently account for the largest share of the country’s exports to the US market. Industry leaders expect the zero-tariff framework to unlock new growth opportunities for Jordanian manufacturers and attract fresh investment in local production capacity.
Full Duty-Free Access for Jordanian Garments and Textiles
Under the new Reciprocal Trade Agreement, every category of Jordan garment exports and textile products entering the US market is now exempt from customs duties. This blanket duty-free access gives Jordanian manufacturers a direct pricing advantage over competitors from other sourcing regions.
In return, the United States will see reciprocal tariffs on other Jordanian products reduced to 10%. This mutual adjustment improves bilateral trade conditions and signals a deepened commercial relationship between the two economies.
- Zero customs duties on all Jordanian garment and textile exports to the US
- Reciprocal tariffs on other Jordanian products capped at 10%
- Agreement finalized after nearly a year of negotiations
- Covers all apparel and textile product categories without exception
Textile Shipments Exceed JD431 Million in Early 2025
Jordan’s textile and apparel sector already commands a dominant position in the country’s export portfolio. During the first four months of 2025, Jordan textile and garment shipments to the United States exceeded JD431 million, highlighting the sector’s critical economic significance.
With customs duties now eliminated, exporters are expected to achieve stronger pricing competitiveness and expand their presence among American buyers. Officials also anticipate the agreement will encourage further investment in Jordan’s manufacturing infrastructure and support job creation across the textile supply chain.
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Built on Two Decades of US-Jordan Trade Relations
The Reciprocal Trade Agreement extends the commercial framework established under the original US-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, which entered into force on 17 December 2001. That landmark accord created the foundation for more than two decades of expanding bilateral trade between the two nations.
Negotiations for the new framework reportedly continued for nearly a year before the agreement was signed in Washington. The updated arrangement is designed to improve market access for businesses on both sides and facilitate smoother, more predictable trade flows.
Industry observers note that Jordan’s zero-tariff status positions the country as an increasingly attractive sourcing destination for US apparel brands reassessing their supply chains amid evolving global tariff policies. The agreement reinforces Jordan’s role as a preferred duty-free manufacturing partner for American buyers seeking supply chain diversification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the US-Jordan Reciprocal Trade Agreement cover for textile exports?
The agreement eliminates customs duties on all Jordanian garment and textile exports entering the United States. It covers every category of apparel and textile product, granting Jordan’s manufacturers full duty-free access to the US market.
How significant are Jordan’s textile and garment exports to the United States?
Garments and textiles represent Jordan’s largest export segment to the US. In the first four months of 2025 alone, shipments exceeded JD431 million, reflecting the sector’s substantial and growing contribution to Jordan’s overall export economy.
How does this new deal build on the original US-Jordan Free Trade Agreement?
The Reciprocal Trade Agreement directly extends the US-Jordan Free Trade Agreement that entered into force on 17 December 2001. The latest deal deepens that longstanding framework by eliminating remaining duties on all garment and textile products, enhancing Jordan’s preferential market access further.
Jordan’s zero-tariff status on textile and garment exports to the United States is a decisive competitive advantage for the country’s apparel industry, strengthening its position in one of the world’s most valuable retail markets and establishing a strong platform for accelerated export growth in the years ahead.
