Amman: The Jordanian cabinet has approved a measure to waive up to 90% of fines in customs cases that were identified before the end of 2019, offering substantial financial relief to those involved. According to Jordan News Agency, the Ministry of Finance announced that the new decision would affect customs and tax fines, confiscation allowances, and administrative expenses, as outlined under the Customs and Public Funds Collection Laws. This applies whether the cases have been settled through judicial rulings, administrative decisions, or conciliatory settlement contracts. The exemption policy specifies that all related fees, taxes, service allowances, and remaining fines along with the execution of confiscations must be settled within six months from the issuance of this decision. Should these amounts be paid within the stipulated timeframe, the exemption rate will decrease to seventy-five percent. Moreover, the policy includes a provision for cases where the goods did not originally incur any duties or taxes. For these cases, the exemption rate will start at 60%. However, if the remaining fines and forfeitures are cleared within the six-month window, the rate will further drop to 40%. This initiative is part of a broader effort by the government to alleviate the financial burdens on businesses and individuals and to streamline the enforcement of customs regulations.