G/TFA/N/HND/3  
28 February  2020 
(20-1526) Page: 1/22 
Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLE 1.4 OF THE AGREEMENT  
ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM HONDURAS  
The following communication, dated 2 5 February 2 020, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Honduras for Members' information.  
 
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Honduras hereby makes the following notifications in accordance with Article 1.4 of the Agreement 
on Trade Facilitation.  
 
1.1 (a) Procedures for importation, exportation, and transit (including port, airport, and other entry -
point procedures), and required forms and documents:  
 
Customs Administration of Honduras 
(ADUANAS)  
ADUANAS is the competent authority for 
guaranteeing trade facilitation, collection and 
security through efficient control, using best 
practices in order to contribute to increasing and 
stimulating the country's economic activity.  Procedures  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/procedimientos  
 
Honduran Electronic Trade Platform  
Information and enquiries regarding 
nomenclature and applications; tracking of 
applications.  
There are plans to extend access to the 
services of this website to external users.  
http://sarah2.aduanas.gob .hn:8082/Pech/#/
plataforma/inicio  
 
http://sarah2.aduanas.gob.hn:8082/Pech/#/
conectarse  
 
Essential information regarding 
arrangements for travellers  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/regimen -del-
viajero -2/ 
 
Certificates of Origin  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/formatos/  
 
Notifications through the Electronic 
Noticeboard  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/notificaciones -
por-tabla-de-avisos -electronica/  
 
Honduran Electronic Trade Platform  
http://sarah2.aduanas.gob.hn:8082/Pech/#/
conectarse  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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   Requests for customs receipts  
http://sarah.aduanas.gob.hn:8082/GPAG/#/
solicitar_recibo  
 
Electronic Index  
http://indice.aduanas.gob.hn/  
NATIONAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD 
HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICE  
(SENASA)  Import applications  
Applications to import plant and animal 
health products (to be printed and filled 
out by hand)  
http://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/acerca
-de-senasa/formato -solicitudes -
importaciones  
 
Forms and requirements for the 
importation of seeds  
http://ww w.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-
sanidad -vegetal/depto -de-certificacion -de-
semillas/formato -y-requisitos -cs 
 
Forms and regulations concerning 
substances permitted in organic 
agriculture  
http://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-
sanidad -vegetal/depto -de-agricultura -y-
organica  
 
Secretariat for Economic De velopment  
Honduran Electronic Foreign Trade 
System (SECEH)  
https://seceh.centrex.hn/  
 
The Export Processing Centre (CENTREX) 
aims to centralize all export -related 
procedures carried out by each state 
institution or agency.  
 
Responsibilities  
I. Handle all export -related procedures.  
II. Handle requests from exporters for 
information and advice on export -related 
formalities and procedures.  
III. Maintain a record of and manage the flow 
of export operations.  
IV. Analyse th e processes, mechanisms and 
legal requirements related to export 
procedures, with a view to proposing any 
necessary reforms.  
State institutions or agencies involved in 
the exportation process  
1. Secretariat for Economic Development  
2. Customs Administration of H onduras  
3. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and 
SENASA  
4. Ministry of Health  
5. Agency for Sanitary Regulation (ARSA)  
6. Honduran Geology and Mining Institute  
7. Central Bank of Honduras  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  Filling out plant and animal health export 
applications  
https://seceh.centrex.hn/Inicio.aspx  
 
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/division -de-sistemas -de-
informacion/importaciones  
 
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/division -de-sistemas -de-
informacion/exportaciones  
 
SPS notification system:  
This system is used within the customs union 
between Guatemala and Honduras to register 
trade operations involving products to which 
sanitary and phytosanitary measures apply.  
 
In order to gain access, it is necessary to 
register by creating an account and a 
password.  SENASA's website provides a link to 
the SECEH portal of the Export Processing 
Centre (part of the Secretariat for Economic 
Development). The requirements for applying 
for a plant or animal health certificate can be 
found in this portal.  
 
The portal is an IT system administered by the 
bodies responsible for regulating sanitary and 
phytosanitary measures associated with the 
granting of authorization for the free 
circulation of traded goods within the customs 
union between Honduras and Guatemala.  
 
The SPS not ification replaces the permits, 
licences, certificates and authorizations that 
have been used by the sanitary and 
phytosanitary authorities of the States Parties  
to approve imports of consignments (SPS), 
goods (SPS) and agricultural inputs 
originating in t he States Parties  or imported 
into them, as well as the sanitary, 
phytosanitary and agricultural input 
certificates used for exports.  
 
http://www.ua.sieca .int/NotificacionesMSF/U
SUARIO/Login?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport
=1 
 
System of plant and animal health import 
requirements  Classification of the 
requirements for plant and animal health 
products being imported from different 
countries.  
http://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/division -de-sistemas -de-
informacion/requisitos  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  AGENCY FOR SANITARY REGULATION  
(ARSA)  
ARSA, established on 19 May 2017, has published 
on its website ( http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php ) all 
requirements for the procedures that it regulates. 
The majority of these procedures must be carried 
out manually (on  paper), yet the following can be 
carried out online:  SANITARY REGISTRATION  
Food and beverages: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSAyB  
 
Medical devices:  
Classification by sanitary risk and Sanitary 
Registration: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=prueb ap
aginas&pagina=RSDM  
 
Pharmaceuticals:  
Medicines: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSM  
 
Natural products:  
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSPN  
 
Biological products:  
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSBIOLO  
 
Galenic products: 
http://arsa .gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSGALENICOS  
 
Radiopharmaceuticals:  
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSRADIOF  
 
Biotech products: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSBIOTEC  
 
Nutritional supplements:  
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSSUPLE  
 
Cosmetics:  
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSPC  
 
Pesticides for domestic and professional 
use: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSPLAGUI  
 
Cleaning products:  
http://a rsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=RSPH  
 
SANITARY LICENCE  
For food and beverage establishments: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=LSEAB  
 
For medic al devices: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=LSEDM  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  For pharmaceuticals: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=LSEPF  
 
For factories and warehouses:  
For food and beverages: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=LSFyBAB  
 
For pharmaceuticals: 
http://ar sa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=LSFyBPF  
 
For modes of transport:  
For food and beverages: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=LSTAB  
 
For pharmac euticals: 
http://arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=pruebap
aginas&pagina=LSTPF  
 
ONLINE PROCEDURES: In order to carry 
out these procedures, the individual must 
have a Gmail account to b e able to access 
the following links.  
 
Temporary sanitary permits: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
SfvnNt5VhLkdYD6qSm_ -
ZNGfMlcN6 OrKZhQJ0Dvl2aHhCIYDQ/viewfor
m 
 
Controlled substances:  
Purchase of narcotics:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
ScBYI3HE_FB6YvnCaLg SJnK4JfBTdOgIl2Rb -
BHmY -lJ0Muyw/viewform  
 
Permit to export controlled substances:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
Sej8ozCtOZ_VQ1j y6NHhEQf8zca1Yb006fI98T
AkxQJeIbBzw/viewform  
 
Permit to import controlled substances:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
SdMLA270Z1nfzYAFUYtmrlVtTLe2SbT80jXNdc
HRwNfCBJt9A/viewform  
 
Projections:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
Sfd9DHp3T6g3jmzypmOZ9vt0sEsaz9q42mD5
lfZYCwlyjiCpQ/viewform  
 
Company registration:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
SdBEGf6g4UhYiOrgEDlk5middV2A5TGJehV3vi
vzGv1j090LA/viewform  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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   Sales report:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
Sfz7OGh9JjUQU1ErLnn5vs4b64T8lH02zqgdQ
LnzQujR4BAAg/viewform  
 
Donations of food and beverages, 
medical devices and pharma ceuticals: 
http://www.arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=do
naciones  
 
Cosmetics: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
Sc__pD9_vD9qflNhaRdmLlaVSTyB9XkQ -
PoMxdrIe_K8cCdNw/viewform  
 
Cleaning products:  
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
SdP0fyODKVPALfAUDbbIVdzW1OQYpSKCYNI
SeItZ2yGtrw60Q/viewform  
 
Licence to transport food and 
beverage s: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQL
ScDyEFHeUfCwY3jJ4SAWM_kXN1 -
2iOIvE7xDGT7ACOEyvgBVg/viewform  
 
CURRENT LEGISLATION  
Regulations, decisions and decrees, inter alia , 
specifically related to food and beverages, 
medicines and medical devices may be viewed 
at: 
http://www.arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=leg
islacion  
 
Communiqu és and notices related to 
unforeseen matters may be viewed at: 
http://www.arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=co
municados  
SECRETARIAT FOR ECONOMIC 
DEVELOPMENT (SDE)  
 
The Secretariat is responsible for fostering 
growth in investment and exports by heavily 
promoting the country's brand, image and 
competitiveness. Its responsibilities also include 
guaranteeing full access to international markets, 
ensuring the effective f unctioning of the foreign 
trade regime, facilitating corporate governance, 
promoting the creation of jobs by boosting the 
competitiveness and productivity of MSMEs and 
the social sector of the economy, and 
guaranteeing consumer protection.  https://sde.gob.hn/  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  DIRECTORATE OF ECONOMIC INTEGRATION 
AND TRADE POLICY  
 
The Directorate -General of Economic Integration 
and Trade Policy is responsible for drawing up, 
implementing and assessing bilateral and 
regional trade integrati on policies at the 
Central  American level, for addressing matters 
related to the settlement of disputes that have 
arisen within the framework of Central American 
trade, and for advising the Secretary or 
Undersecretary of State on matters within its 
compete nce. https://sde.gob.hn/integracion -economica -y-
politica -comercial/  
DIRECTORATE FOR THE ADMINISTRATION 
AND NEGOTIATION OF AGREEMENTS  
 
The Directorate for the Administration and 
Negotiation of Agreements is responsible for 
coordinating the development of draft laws and 
regulations pertaining to the implementation and 
monitoring of trade and investment agreements 
signed by Honduras, for processing the results 
achieved through the implementation of the 
agreements and for monitoring their 
development and proposing amendments. Its 
responsibilities also include collecting 
information, publishing current measures 
affecting agreements and notifying them to 
interested se ctors, coordinating government 
action concerning dispute settlement procedures 
for each agreement, including by undertaking 
technical work to facilitate the procedure, and 
advising the Secretary and Undersecretary of 
State on matters within its competence.  https://sde.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/  
DIRECTORATE OF BUSINESS PROCEDURES  
 
The Directorate -General of Business Procedures 
is responsible for CENTREX, which was created by 
Decree No.180 -87 of 10 December 1987 with the 
aim of centralizing the implementation of all 
export -related procedures carried out by each 
state institution or agency through the 
delegations appointed for that purpose: Central 
Bank of Honduras (BCH), Executive Directorate 
of Revenue (DEI), Secretariat for Agriculture and 
Livestock (SAG) - National Agricultural Health 
Service (SENASA), Regional Organization for 
Plant and Animal Health (OIRSA), Ministry of 
Health (SESAL), Honduran  Geology and Mining 
Institute (INHGEOMIN), and the Secretariat of 
State for Economic Development (SDE) - 
PROHONDURAS.  https://sde.gob.hn/tramites -empresariales/  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  PROHONDURAS  
 
PROHONDURAS is the off icial agency of the 
Republic of Honduras for coordinating and 
promoting domestic and foreign investment in 
the country and for supporting Honduran 
exporters by opening them up to new markets.  
It offers free services to investors and exporters 
who are interested in exploring business 
opportunities in Honduras and abroad.  http://prohonduras.hn/index.php/espanol/  
 INVESTMENT  
 
Promotion of investment opportunities in the 
sectors prioritized by the presidential 
programme "Honduras 20/20".  
Information and statistics on priority sectors.  
Technical, organizational and logistical 
assistance for and the coordination of 
programmes specifically designed for 
exploratory visits to Honduras.  
Support in the creation of partnerships 
between investors and Honduran businesses 
(creation of joint ventures).  
Support in the steps required to establish a 
business or expand operations in the country.  
Trade intelligence (set -up and operation 
costs, regu lations, availability of human 
capital, business climate, economic factors) 
and any other information required during the 
country assessment process.  
Personalized treatment of specific enquiries.  
 EXPORTS  
 
Information on the domestic market 
(directory of Honduran exporters, economic 
indicators).  
Trade information (the destination's rules and 
regulations, foreign trade statistics and 
market information).  
Business contacts and advice on participating 
in trade fairs and missions.  
Information on Honduras's exportable supply.  
 Processes, requirements and 
documentation for carrying out various 
import and export procedures.  
Import licence for dairy products  
https://sde.gob.hn/integracion -economica -y-
politica -comercial/  
 
Import licence for onions  
https://sd e.gob.hn/integracion -economica -y-
politica -comercial/  
 
EUR.1 Certificate of Origin  
https://sde.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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   Instructions for filling in the EUR.1 movement 
of goods certificate, by box number. 
Preliminary version.  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/Descripcion -
Eur.1.pdf  
 
Requirements for issuing a EUR .1 movement 
of goods certificate, within the framework of 
the partnership agreement between 
Central  America and the European  Union  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/REQUISITOS -ARA-
EMISION -CERTIFICADOS -DE-ORIGEN -1.pdf 
 
Form for requesting the issuance of the EUR.1  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/FORMATO -DE-
SOLICITUD -CERTIFICADO -EXPORTACION.pdf  
 
Certificates of Origin (FTA with Taiwan)  
https://sde.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/  
 
Purchase and sale agreement for 
agroindustrial grain producers  
https://sde.gob.hn/integracion -economica -y-
politica -comercial/  
 
Honduran Electronic Foreign Trade System 
(SECEH)  
https://seceh.centrex.hn / 
 
Business procedures: Certificates  
https://sde.gob.hn/tramites -empresariales/  
 
Business procedures: Certificates (exports, 
non-traditional products)  
https://sde.gob.hn/tramites -empresariales/  
 
Business procedures: Declarations  
(exports, Central Bank of Honduras (BCH))  
https://sde.gob.hn/tramites -empresariales/  
 
1.1 (b) Applied rates of duties and taxes of any kind imposed on or in connection with importation 
or exportation:  
 
ADUANAS  Consult ation of  the nomenclature  
http://s arahweb2.aduanas.gob.hn/#/platafor
ma/informacion/consulta_nomenclador  
SDE Preferential tariffs resulting from international 
trade agreements:  
Central American Import Tariff – 
Amendment  VI 
https://sde.gob.hn/listado -contenido -
integracion -economica/  
 
Tariff Reduction Programme  
https://sde.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/programas/  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  ARSA  ARSA defines the processing fee for services 
provided as the payment made by the party 
concerned for procedures carried out related 
to sanitary regist ration , sanitary licen ces, 
temporary sanitary permits and donations.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Tasas_y_Dere
chos.pdf  
 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/acuerdo02520
18.pdf  
SENASA  Service fees   This procedural guide aims 
to ensure the effective provision of SENASA 
services  
http://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/tasas -
por-servicio  
 
1.1 (c) Fees and charges imposed by or for governm ental agencies on or in connection with 
importation, exportation or transit:  
 
ADUANAS  https://www.sieca.i nt/index.php/integracion -
economica/integracion -
economica/integracion -profunda -guatemala -
honduras -elsalvador/fyduca/  
(The Revenue Administration Service should 
also be consulted)  
 
Revenue Administration Service of the 
Republic of Honduras (SAR)  
 
http://www.sar.gob.hn/  
 
http://www.sar.gob.hn/fyduca/  
 
http://sarahweb2.dara. gob.hn/#/plataforma/i
nformacion/consulta_nomenclador   
(customs -related matters ) 
ARSA  Decision No. 1286 on processing fees for 
integrated services authorizing sanitary 
licences for food and beverage establishments. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Tasas_y_Dere
chos.pdf  
 
Decision No.025 -2018. Time limits for settling 
and amending processing fees for some 
services provided by ARSA. 1 1 June 2 018. 
 
The services for which these fees must be paid 
are: 1. I mport/export permits (controlled 
substances and products) ; 2. P rojections for 
controlled substances or products ; 3. 
Registration of companies importing/exporting 
controlled substances or products ; 
4. Recognition of sanitary registration ; 
5. Certificate of free sale ; 6. T emporary 
sanitary permit ; 7. B est practices in 
manufacturing, storage and distribution ; 
8. Sanitary regist ration ; 9. C ertificates and 
notifications:  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/acuerdo02520
18.pdf  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  It is also possible to calculate processing fees 
for services provided based on the 
national  minimum  wage: 
http://www.arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=calc
uladora  
SENASA  Medical board stamps 
https://www.colegiomedico.hn/  
 
Honduran National Federation of Farmers 
and Livestock Owners (FENAGH)  
http://www.fenagh.net/web/  
 
1.1 (d) Rules for the classification or valuation of products for customs purposes:  
 
ADUANAS  Classification and valuation of goods:  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/seccion -
clasificacion -arancelaria/  
 
Custo ms Valuation Department  
Notices  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/seccion -
valoracion -aduanera/  
 
1.1 (e) Laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of general application relating to rules of origin:  
 
ADUANAS  Department of Agreement Administration  
Notices  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/seccion -de-
administracion -de-tratados/  
 
Certificate of Origin  Formats  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/formatos/  
SDE Regulations and provisions regarding rules of 
origin in international trade agreements:  
 
Certificates of Origin (FTA with Taiwan)  
https://sde.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/  
 
Certificates of Origin  
https://sde.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/certificado s-de-
origen/  
 
Certificate of Origin (FTA with Taiwan)  
https://sde.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/  
 
Certificate of Origin (FTA with Canada)  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/Anexo -I-
Certificado -de-Origen -e-Instructivo -de-
llenado -CANADA.pdf  
 
Certificate of Origin (FTA with Canada)  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/Anexo -I-
Certificado -de-Origen -e-Instructi vo-de-
llenado -CANADA.pdf  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  Certificate of Origin (CAFTA)  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/Certificado -de-
Origen -Cafta -Estados -Unidos.pdf  
 
Certificate of Origin (FTA with Canada)  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/FORMATO -DE-
SOLICITUD -CERTIFICADO -EXPORTACION -
HN-PE.pdf 
 
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/Anexo -3-16-
CERTIFICADO -ORIGEN -PERU.pdf  
 
Specific information:  
Model certificates of origin (downloadable)  
 
Certificates of Origin (FTA with Taiwan)  
https://sde.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/  
 
Specific rules of origin for all current 
trade agreements  
 
Agreement with the European Union/ 
Originating products  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/25 -Annex -
II.es_.pdf  
 
FTA with the United States – CAFTA -DR 
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/capitulo4.pdf  
 
FTA with Canada  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/041 -SP-Canada -
Honduras -FTA-Ch-04-Rules -of-Origin -Final-
10-10-13.pdf  
 
FTA with Mexico  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/IV. -Reglas -de-
Origen_FINAL -MX-CA-161111.pdf  
 
FTA with Colombia  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/upload s/2017/08/Anexo -4.3-Reglas -
de-Origen -Especificas.pdf  
 
FTA with Peru  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/Capitulo -3-Reglas -
Origen -y-Procedimientos -Origen.pdf  
 
FTA with Taiwan  
https://sde.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2017/08/cap -4-Regla -de-
Origen -1.pdf  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  ARSA  
ARSA  does not apply rules of origin, because rules 
of origin are the criteria needed to determine the 
national source of a product. Their importance is 
derived from the fact that duties and restrictions 
applied to imports can vary according to the 
origin of th e product being imported, for the 
purposes of tariff classification.  The following legislation is applicable:  
 
For food and beverages:  
Central American Technical Regulation (RTCA) 
No. 67.04.50:17: Alimentos. Criterios 
Microbiológicos para la inocuidad de los 
alimento. Annex to Resolution No. 402 -2018. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/402 -2018.pdf  
 
RTCA No . 67.01.30:06: Alimentos Procesados. 
Procedimientos para otorgar la licencia 
sanitaria a fábricas y bodegas.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/RTCA_67.01.3
0.06.pdf  
 
RTCA No . 67.01.33:06: Industria de alimentos 
y bebidas procesados. Buenas Prácticas de 
Manufactura. Princip ios Generales.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/RTCA_67.01.3
3.06.pdf  
 
RTCA No . 67.01.07:10: Etiquetado general de 
los alimentos previamente envasados 
(preenvasados) . Annex to Resolution No.  280-
2012. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Anexo280201
2_Etiquetado_General_de_los_Alimentos_Pre
viamente_Envasados.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 67.01. 31:07: Alimentos procesados. 
Procedimiento para otorgar el Registro 
Sanitario y la Inscripción Sanitaria. Annex to 
Resolution No. 325 -2013. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Anexo_325 -
2013_Procedimiento_para_Otorgar_el_Regist
ro_Sanitario.pdf  
 
For pharmaceuticals:  
 
RTCA No. 11.03.59:11: Productos 
Farmacéuticos. Medicamentos para uso 
humano. Requisitos de registro sanitario. 
Annex to Resolution No. 333 -2013. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Requisitos_de
_Registro_PF.pdf  
 
Guía de verificación del Reglamento Técnico 
Centroamericano RTCA 11.03.42:07 
Regla mento Técnico sobre Buenas Prácticas de 
Manufactura para la Industria Farmacéutica. 
Productos Farmacéuticos y Medicamentos de 
uso humano.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Guia_de_ve rifi
cacion_BPM.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 11.03.42:07: Productos 
Farmacéuticos. Medicamentos de uso 
humano. Buenas prácticas de manufactura 
para la industria farmacéutica. Annex to 
Resolution No. 339 -2014. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Reglamento_B
PM.pdf  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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   Reconocimiento mutuo de registro sanitario de 
medicamentos para uso humano. Annex 2 to 
Resolution No. 333 -2013. 
https://ars a.gob.hn/descargas/Reconocimient
o_Mutuo_PF.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 71.03.49:08: Productos Cosméticos. 
Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura para los 
laboratorios fabricantes de productos 
cosméticos.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Cosmeticos_R
eglamento_y_Guia_de_Verificacion_de_BPM_
Cosmeticos.pdf  
 
Reconocimiento Mutuo del registro o 
inscripción sanitaria de productos cosméticos.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Cosmeticos_R
econocimiento_mutuo.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 71.01.35:06: Productos cosméticos. 
Registro e Inscripción sanitaria de productos 
cosméticos.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Cosmeticos_R
egistro_e_Inscripcion_Sanitaria.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 71.03.37:07: Productos higiénicos. 
Registro e inscripción  sanitaria de productos 
higiénicos.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Higienicos_Re
quisitos_de_Registro.pdf  
 
Reconocimiento del registro o inscripción 
sanitaria de productos hi giénicos.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/RMHigienicos.
pdf 
 
RTCA No. 11.03.64:11: Productos 
farmacéuticos. Productos naturales 
medicinales para uso humano. Requisitos de 
registro sanitario. Annex to Resolution 
No. 303-2013. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Productos_Nat
urales_Requisitos.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 11.03.47:07: Productos 
farmacéuticos. Medicamentos para uso 
human o. Verificación de la calidad.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Medicamentos
-Verificaciondelacalidad.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 11.01.02:04: Productos 
farmacéuticos. Etiquetado de pr oductos 
farmacéuticos para uso humano. Annex to 
Resolution No. 340 -2014. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Medicamentos
-Etiquetado.pdf  
 
RTCA No.11.03.39:06: Productos 
farmacéuticos. V alidación de métodos 
analíticos para la evaluación de la calidad de 
los medicamentos. Annex to Resolution 
No. 188-2006.  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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   https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Medicamentos
ValidaciondeMetodos.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 11.01.04:10: Productos 
farmacéuticos. Estudios de estabilidad de 
medicamentos para uso humano. Annex to 
Resolution No. 256 -2010. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Medicamentos
-Estudiosdeestabilidad.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 65.03.44:07: Plaguicidas. 
Plaguicidas de uso doméstico y de uso 
profesional. Requisitos de registro. Annex 1 to 
Resolution No. 258 -2010. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/PlaguicidasRe
quisitosdeRegistro.pdf  
 
RTCA No. 65.03.57:10: Plaguicidas. 
Plaguicidas de uso doméstico y de uso 
profesional. Requisitos de etiquetado. Annex 
to Resolution No. 273 -2011. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/PlaguicidasEti
quetado.pdf  
 
Procedimiento para reconocimiento de registro 
de plaguicidas de uso doméstico y plaguicidas 
de uso profesional. Annex 2 to Resolution 
No. 258-2010. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/P laguicidasRe
conocimiento.pdf  
 
For medical devices:  
Decision No. 06 -2005. Regulations for the 
sanitary control of products, services and 
establishments of sanitary interest. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Reglamentoco
ntrolsa nitario62005.pdf  
 
Fees for sanitary registration and licensing 
procedures for medical devices and other 
products of sanitary interest. 
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Tasas_de_tra
mites_de_Registro_y_Licencias_de_Dispositiv
os_Medicos.pdf  
 
1.1 (f) Import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions:  
 
ADUANAS  Customs Technical Department  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/departamento -
tecnico -aduanero -2/ 
ARSA  Articles 37, 45, 47, 140, 182, 186, 191, 192  
and 193 of Decision No. 06-2005. Regulations 
for the sanitary control of products, services 
and establishments of sanitary interest.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Reglamentoco
ntrolsanitario62005.pdf  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  SENASA  Import, export or transit restrictions or 
prohibitions in th e area of animal health  
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-salud -
animal/epidemiologia1/cuarentena -animal  
 
Import, export or transit restrictions or 
prohibitions in the area of plant health  
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-sanidad -
vegetal/departamento -de-cuarentena -vegetal  
 
The following information can al so be found on 
SENASA's website:  
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-sanidad -
vegetal/departamento -de-control -y-uso-de-
plaguicidas/requisitos -registros -coabyugante -
fertilizantes -y-sustancias -a-fines 
 
Important information before registering or 
renewi ng the registration of veterinary 
products and agricultural establishments.  
http://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.p hp/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-salud -
animal/depto -de-control -de-productos -
veterinarios  
 
National Poultry Programme  
http://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-salud -
animal/epidemiologia1/programa -avicola -
nacional  
 
1.1 (g) Penalty provisions for breaches of import, export, or transit formalities:  
 
ADUANAS  EXECUTIVE DIRECTORATE OF REVENUE 
(DARA) NOTICE NO. 173 -2017.  
This notice provides information on the Penalty 
Application Guide . The guide describes the 
types of breaches or misconduct (material or 
formal), the obligations, the legal grounds and 
the fines a pplicable by law. It is only modified 
when the regulations are amended . 
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2019/01/CIRCULAR -
ACLARATORIA -DARA -173-17-PARA -LA-
APLICACIoN -DE-SANCIONES. pdf 
ARSA  Articles 203 to 220 and 238 to 240 of 
Decision  No. 06-2005. Regulations for the 
sanitary control of products, services and 
establishments of sanitary interest.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Reglamentoco
ntrolsanitario62005.pdf  
SENASA  Penalty provisions for breaches of import, 
export, or transit formalities ; Framework law:  
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/acerca
-de-senasa/legislacion -vigente/ley -fito-zoo-
sanitaria -y-sus-reformas  
 G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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   Penalty provisions for breaches of import, 
export, or transit formalities:  
 Animal health regulations  
https://www. senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-salud -
animal/depto -de-control -de-productos -
veterinarios  
 
Penalty provisions for breaches of import, 
export, or transit formalities:  
Poultry programme regulations  
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-salud -
animal/epidemiologia1/programa -avicola -
nacional  
 
Penalt y provisions for breaches of import, 
export, or transit formalities;  
Regulations of the Sub-directorate of the 
department of safety 
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/division -de-inocuidad -de-
alimentos  
 
1.1 (h) Procedures for appeal or review:  
 
ADUANAS  Handbook of cust oms procedures and 
requirements  
https://www.aduanas.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2019/08/MANTRA_ADUANAS
.pdf 
ARSA  Articles 221 to 237 of Decision No. 06-2005. 
Regulations for the sanitary control of 
products, services and establishments of 
sanitary interest.  
https://arsa.gob.hn/descargas/Reglamentoco
ntrolsanitario62005.pdf  
SENASA  Procedures  
https://www.oirsa.org/infor macion.aspx?id=8
1 
 
1.1 (i) Agreements or parts thereof with any country or countries relating to importation, 
exportation, or transit:  
 
ADUANAS  On the ADUANAS website, selecting 
"Institución" then "Acuerdos Comerciales" 
redirects the user to the website o f the 
Foreign Trade System:  
http://www.sice.oas.org/ctyindex/HND/HND
agreements_s.asp  
ARSA  Provisions related to Central American 
Technical Regulations, as listed  in subsection 
(e), are published at: 
http://www.arsa.gob.hn/index.php?page=le
gislacion  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  SDE Shortage quotas  
https://sde.gob.hn/integracion -economica -
y-politica -comercial/  
 
FTA Quotas  
https://sde.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/contingente -tlcs/ 
 
Resolutions of the Council of Ministers for 
Central American Economic Integration 
(COMIECO) regulating certain international 
trade operations:  
https://sde.gob.hn/listado -contenido -
integracion -economica/  
 
Process of deep integration towards the free 
movement of good s and persons between 
Guatemala and Honduras:  
https://s de.gob.hn/listado -contenido -
integracion -
economica/Ingrese%20aqu%C3%AD%20al
%20sitio%20web%20de%20la%20Secretar
%C3%ADa%20de%20Integraci%C3%B3n%
20Econ%C3%B3mica%20Centroamericana  
SENASA  DECISIONS  
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/division -de-inocuidad -de-
alimentos  
 
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/acue
rdos 
 
https://www.senasa.gob.hn/index.php/sub -
direcciones/sub -direccion -tecnica -de-salud -
animal/depto -de-control -de-productos -
veterinarios  
 
1.1 (j) Procedures relating to the administration of tariff quotas:  
 
ADUANAS  The Secretariat of Economic Development is 
responsible for the administration and 
allocation of tariff quotas . ADUANAS, through 
its IT system (SARAH), establishes import 
controls.  
SDE Shortage quotas  
https://sde.gob.hn/integracion -economica -
y-politica -comercial/  
 
FTA Quotas  
https://sd e.gob.hn/administracion -y-
negociacion -de-tratados/contingente -tlcs/ 
 
WTO framework  
https://sde.gob.hn/integracion -economica -
y-politica -comercial/listado -contenido -omc/  
 G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  OTHER INSTITUTIONS THAT PARTICIPATE IN OPERATIONS RELATED TO  
FOREIGN  TRADE  
 
Secretariat for Security  
The Secretariat for Security is responsible for 
developing the national domestic security policy, 
as well as security programmes, plans, projects 
and strategies.  www.policianacional.gob.hn  
 
Police procedures  
https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/  
 
Transit law  
https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/TRANSI  
 
Carrying of weapons  
https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/Armasd
eF 
 
Police records  
https://www.policianacional.gob.hn/antepol
ic 
Directorate -General for the Control of Customs 
Duty Relief (DGCFA)  
Secretariat for Finance (SEFIN)  http://www.sefin.gob.hn/  
 
http://www.sefin.gob.hn/exoneraciones -y-
franquicias -pameh/  
 
Requirements for renewing exemption 
registration  
http://www.sefin.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2016/08/Formulario_Benef
iciarios_RENOVACION.pdf  
 
Procedure for obtaining wa ivers and 
exemptions  
http://www.sefin.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2015/08/Diagrama -de-
Flujo-Dispensas -y-Exoneraciones.pdf  
 
Requirements for tax exemptions  
http://www.sefin.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2012/11/REQUISITOS -
IIEE-19-08-15.pdf  
 
Requirements for customs duty relief 
applications  
http://www.sefin.gob.hn/wp -
content/uploads/2012/11/REQUISITOS_FRA
NQUICIAS_2015.pdf  
 
Quick guides : P AMEH (Honduran 
Administrative Platform for Modules on 
Exemptions) quick guide, quick guide to 
exemption registrat ion, quick guide to 
exemption control, quick guide to order 
entry , and quick guide to renewing 
exemption registration.  
http://www.sefin.gob.hn/exoneraciones -y-
franquicias -pameh/#799b2b9fa4ec2c07e  
 G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  Forms  
http://www.sefin.gob.hn/exoneraciones -y-
franquicias -pameh/#53f8b513fc9bef459  
 
Duty relief consultation 
https://akbal.sefin.gob.hn/SCD/Dispensa.as
px 
 
Exemptions per month 
http://www.sefin.gob.hn/exoneraciones/  
 
Frequently asked questions  
http://www.sefin.gob.hn/exoneraciones -y-
franquicias -pameh/  
Secretariat for Infrastructure and Public Services 
(INSEP)  
The Secretariat for Infrastructure and Public 
Services is the main state secretariat for the 
execution of infrastructure projects , as well as the 
regulator of services . It facilitates regional 
connectivity and the construction of mitigation 
projects, through compliance with quality 
standards and with a gender -based approach, 
applying technical standards established at a 
national and  Central American level.  http://www.insep.gob.hn/  
 
National Port Authority  
http://www.enp.hn/  
 
Form: Notice of arrival and request for ship 
servicing  
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=ODUwODc4OTM0NzYzN
Dg3MTI0NjE5ODcyMzQy  
 
Form: Internal movement of  units 
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=ODUwODk4OTM0NzYzN
Dg3MTI0NjE5ODcyMzQy  
 
Form: Receipt and clearance of units 
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=ODUwOTc4OTM0NzYzN
Dg3MTI0NjE5ODcyMzQy  
 
Form: Ship servicing report for invoicing  
purposes  
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=MTA4MTkyODkzNDc2Mz
Q4NzEyNDYxOTg3MjM0Mg  
 
Form: Electric ity servic e 
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=ODUxMDk4OTM0NzYzN
Dg3MTI0NjE5ODcyMzQy  
 
Form: Rights of way and traffic monitoring  
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=MTA4MTkwODkzNDc2M
zQ4NzEyNDYxOTg3MjM0Mg  
 
Form: Request for information from the 
National Port Authority 's transparency 
department  
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=ODUwODU4OTM0NzYzN
Dg3MTI0NjE5ODcyM zQy G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  Form: Labour report  
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=MTA4MTkxODkzNDc2Mz
Q4NzEyNDYxOTg3MjM0Mg  
 
Form: Equipment request  
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=ODUxMDQ4OTM0NzYzN
Dg3MTI0NjE5ODcyMzQy  
 
Form: Request for unit clearance  
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=MTA4MTkzODkzNDc2Mz
Q4NzEyNDYxOTg3MjM0Mg  
 
Fees and charges  
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid  
 
Procedure for providing gamma ray service  
https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/ver_d
ocumento.php?uid=ODM3MDk4OTM0NzYzN
Dg3MTI0NjE5ODcyMzQy  
 
Honduras Postal Service ( HONDUCOR ) 
http://honducor.gob.hn/  
 
Honduras railway  
http://www.insep.gob.hn/#  
National Migration Institute  
(INM)  http://inm.gob.hn/  
 
Migration pre -check  
https://prechequeo.inm.gob.hn/  
Migration regulations  
http://inm.gob.hn/reglamento.html  
Services for foreigners  
http://inm.gob.hn/Delegaciones.html#  
Services for Honduran  nationals  
http://inm.gob.hn/Delegaciones.html#  
Fees and charges  
http://inm.gob.hn/tasas.html  
Other services  
http://inm.gob.hn/otros_servicios.html  
Ministry of Health  
(SESAL)  
The Ministry of Health is the state institution 
responsible for developing, designing, controlling, 
monitoring and assessing national he alth policies, 
standards, plans and programmes . Its 
responsibilities also include overseeing the sector, 
directing the national health system's resources, 
promoting, leading and regulating the development 
of healthy environments, improving the 
population's  living standards, developing and 
fostering a culture of healthy lifestyles, improving 
health knowledge, meeting health needs and 
demands, guaranteeing the safety and quality of 
goods and services of sanitary interest and taking 
action against risks and co llective harm to health.  http://www.salud.gob.hn/site/  G/TFA/N/HND/3  
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  Institute for Access to Information  
Transparency in the workings of all public 
institutions, access to reliable and appropriate 
information regarding governance, as well as 
accountability to society are key elements for the 
progression of democracy . Moreover, these three 
elements are above all an ethical duty, 
guaranteeing citizens that the resources they 
contribute are used honestly and effec tively.  https://portalunico.iaip.gob.hn/portal/index
.php?portal=1  
 
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