APPENDIX TABLES El Salvador WT/TPR/S/226 
 Page 95 
 
 
  Table AI.1 
Merchandise exports (f.o.b.)  by product, excluding the maquila industry, 2005-2008 
(US$ million and per cent) 
Description 2005 2006 2007 2008 
 (US$ million) 
Exports, excluding maquila 1,597 1,930 2,180 2,621 
 (% of exports) 
Total primary products 44.7 42.6 44.7 44.2 
 Agriculture 37.7 34.8 35.8 35.2 
 Food 36.9 34.1 35.0 34.4 
 0711 Coffee, not roasted 10.2 9.7 8.6 9.8 
 0371 Fish, prepared or preserved, n.e.s. 3.1 2.5 4.2 4.1 
 0611 Sugars, beet or cane, raw, in solid  form, not containing added flavouring or 
colouring matter 4.2 3.7 3.3 2.9 
 1110 Non-alcoholic beverages, n.e.s. 2.5 2.4 2.6 2.7 
 0484 Bread and other bakers' wares 2.6 2.7 2.6 2.2 
 0481 Cereal grains, worked or prepared in a manner not elsewhere specified 3.0 2.8 2.5 2.0 
 0471 Cereal flours 1.0 1.2 1.7 1.4 
 0599 Juice, other than citrus 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.3 
 Agricultural raw materials 0.8 0.7 0.8 0.7 
 Mining 7.0 7.8 8.9 9.0 
 Ores and other minerals 1.0 1.5 1.9 1.6 
 Non-ferrous metals 2.1 2.0 1.7 1.4 
 6842 Aluminium and aluminium alloys, worked 2.1 2.0 1.7 1.4 
 Fuels 3.9 4.3 5.2 6.0 
 3340 Rest of 334 not defined 3.8 4.3 5.2 5.4 
Manufactures 55.1 57.0 54.6 54.7 
 Iron and steel 6.4 5.5 6.3 6.4 
 6733 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-alloy steel, not clad, plated or coated, cold-
rolled, of a thickness of less than 3 mm.  and having a minimum yield point of 
275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm. or more and having a minimum yield point 
of 355 MPa 2.6 1.7 1.8 2.0 
 6762 Bars and rods (other than those of subgroup 676.1) of iron or steel, hot-rolled, 
etc. 1.5 1.8 2.2 1.8 
 Chemicals 14.8 21.2 18.1 18.8 
 5121 Acyclic monohydric alcohols 2.5 9.1 6.5 7.4 
 5429 Medicaments, n.e.s. 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.0 
 5542 Organic surface-active agents (o ther than soap) 2.1 2.1 1.6 1.7 
 Other semi-manufactures 11.6 10.7 10.6 10.4 
 6424 Paper and paperboard, cut to size  or shape, n.e.s. 3.0 3.1 3.6 3.7 
 6421 Packing containers of paper, paperboa rd, cellulose wadding, etc. 3.2 2.7 2.6 2.3 
 Machinery and transport equipment 4.8 3.7 3.3 3.1 
 Power-generating machinery 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 
 Other non-electrical machinery 2.0 1.5 1.3 1.5 
 Agricultural machinery and tractors 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Office machines and telecommunications equipment 0.5 0.4 0.7 0.6 
 Other electrical machinery 2.0 1.4 1.2 0.7 
 Automotive products 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 
 Other transport equipment 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Textiles 5.0 4.7 4.7 4.9 
 Clothing 2.3 1.6 1.4 1.1 
 Other consumer goods 10.1 9.5 10.0 10.1 
 8931 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, stoppers, lids, etc. 2.6 2.4 2.9 3.1 
 8933 Floor coverings, wall or  ceiling coverings, etc., of  plastics 1.4 1.2 1.3 1.2 
Other 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.1 
 Gold 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.1 
 9710 Gold, non-monetary (excluding gold ores and concentrates) 0.2 0.4 0.7 1.1 
Source : WTO Secretariat estimates based on data prov ided by the Government of El Salvador. WT/TPR/S/226 Trade Policy Review 
Page 96 
 
 
  Table AI.2 
Merchandise exports (f.o.b.)  by product, including the maquila industry, 2005-2008 
(US$ million and per cent) 
Description 2005 2006 2007 2008 
 (US$ million) 
Total exports 3,418 3,706 3,984 4,549 
 (% of exports) 
Total primary products 20.9 22.3 24.7 25.7 
 Agriculture 17.6 18.2 19.8 20.4 
 Food 17.2 17.8 19.2 19.9 
 0711 Coffee, not roasted 4.8 5.1 4.7 5.7 
 0371 Fish, prepared or preserved, n.e.s. 1.4 1.3 2.3 2.3 
 0611 Sugars, beet or cane, raw, in solid  form, not containing added flavouring or 
colouring matter 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.7 
 1110 Non-alcoholic beverages, n.e.s. 1.2 1.2 1.4 1.6 
 0484 Bread and other bakers' wares 1.2 1.4 1.4 1.3 
 0481 Cereal grains, worked or prepared in a manner not elsewhere specified 1.4 1.5 1.3 1.1 
 Agricultural raw materials 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.6 
 Mining 3.3 4.1 4.9 5.2 
 Ores and other minerals 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.0 
 Non-ferrous metals 1.0 1.1 1.0 0.8 
 Fuels 1.8 2.2 2.9 3.5 
 3340 Rest of 334 not defined  1.8 2.2 2.8 3.1 
Manufactures 79.0 77.5 75.0 73.7 
 Iron and steel 3.0 2.9 3.5 3.7 
 6733 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-allo y steel, not clad, plated or coated, cold-
rolled, of a thickness of less than 3 mm . and having a minimum yield point of 
275 MPa or of a thickness of 3 mm. or mo re and having a minimum yield point of 
355 MPa 1.2 0.9 1.0 1.2 
 Chemicals 7.1 11.2 10.0 10.9 
 5121 Acyclic monohydric alcohols 1.2 4.8 3.6 4.3 
 5429 Medicaments, n.e.s. 1.6 1.8 1.8 1.7 
 Other semi-manufactures 5.4 5.6 5.9 6.1 
 6424 Paper and paperboard, cut to size  or shape, n.e.s. 1.4 1.6 2.0 2.1 
 6421 Packing containers of paper, paperboa rd, cellulose wadding, etc. 1.5 1.4 1.4 1.3 
 Machinery and transport equipment 5.8 5.6 5.8 5.4 
 Power-generating machinery 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 
 Other non-electrical machinery 0.9 0.8 0.7 0.9 
 Agricultural machinery and tractors 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Office machines and telecommunications equipment 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.3 
 Other electrical machinery 4.5 4.4 4.6 4.0 
 7786 Electrical capacitors 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.3 
 Automotive products 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Other transport equipment 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Textiles 3.4 3.6 3.7 4.3 
 Clothing 49.3 43.5 40.1 36.9 
 8454 T-shirts, singlets and other vests,  knitted or crochete d 18.6 17.4 17.8 19.1 
 8453 Jerseys, pullovers, cardigans , etc., knitted 6.7 5.6 5.3 3.3 
 8438 Underpants, briefs, nightshirts, pyja mas, bathrobes, etc. 2.6 2.1 1.5 1.8 
 8448 Slips, petticoats, briefs, panties, nightdr esses, pyjamas, etc., knitted 2.3 1.9 1.9 1.5 
 8437 Shirts, men's or boys', not knitted 1.9 1.3 1.5 1.2 
 8442 Suits, jackets, dresses, etc. 1.6 1.6 1.4 1.1 
 Other consumer goods 5.0 5.2 5.9 6.4 
 8931 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, stoppers, lids, etc. 1.2 1.3 1.6 1.9 
Other 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 
 Gold 0.1 0.2 0.4 0.6 
Source : WTO Secretariat estimates based on data prov ided by the Government of El Salvador. El Salvador WT/TPR/S/226 
 Page 97 
 
 
  Table AI.3 
Merchandise imports (c.i.f.) by product,  excluding the maquila industry, 2005-2008 
(US$ million and per cent) 
Description 2005 2006 2007 2008 
 (US$ million) 
Imports, excluding maquila 5,380 5,945 7,439 8,473 
 (% of imports) 
Total primary products 36.6 35.4 38.6 42.1 
 Agriculture 18.8 17.7 18.4 18.9 
 Food 17.2 16.1 16.7 17.1 
 0449 Maize, unmilled 1.1 1.3 1.8 1.9 
 0989 Food preparations, n.e.s. 1.6 1.4 1.5 1.5 
 0411 Durum wheat, unm illed  0.8 0.8 0.8 1.1 
 4222 Palm oil and its fractions 0.6 0.6 0.9 0.9 
 0813 Oilcake, oil-seed residues 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.9 
 0111 Meat of bovine animals, fr esh or chilled 0. 8 0.9 0.8 0.7 
 Agricultural raw materials 1.7 1.6 1.7 1.8 
 Mining 17.7 17.7 20.2 23.2 
 Ores and other minerals 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.2 
 Non-ferrous metals 0.8 0.8 1.0 0.8 
 Fuels 16.8 16.6 18.9 22.2 
 3340 Rest of 334 not defined 8.9 8.9 10.8 12.2 
 3330 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 4.9 5.8 6.1 7.4 
 3421 Propane, liquefied 1.3 0.8 0.8 1.2 
 3442 Gaseous hydrocarbons, liquefied, n.e.s. 0.4 0.4 0.6 0.7 
Manufactures 63.1 64.3 61.2 57.7 
 Iron and steel 3.9 4.6 3.9 5.0 
 6731 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-allo y steel, etc., in coils 1.2 1.3 0.9 1.5 
 Chemicals 18.0 17.3 16.2 17.3 
 5121 Acyclic monohydric alcohols 0.9 2.1 1.9 2.6 
 5429 Medicaments, n.e.s. 3.7 2.7 2.4 2.4 
 5621 Mineral or chemical fertili zers, nitrogenous 0.6 0.4 0.6 0.9 
 5711 Polyethylene 0.9 0.9 1.0 0.9 
 5743 Polycarbonates, alkyd resins and other polyesters 0.7 0.6 0.6 0.8 
 5822 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip, of plastics, non-cellular and not 
reinforced, etc. 0.8 0.9 0.8 0.7 
 Other semi-manufactures 8.3 8.4 7.9 7.5 
 Machinery and transport equipment 21.0 22.0 22.8 18.4 
 Power-generating machinery 0.5 1.0 0.6 0.6 
 Other non-electrical machinery 4.9 5.1 5.2 5.2 
 Agricultural machinery and tractors 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.1 
 Office machines and telecommunications equipment 6.0 6.8 7.9 5.4 
 Other electrical machinery 3.0 3.4 3.2 2.7 
 Automotive products 5.9 5.1 5.3 3.8 
 7821 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods 2.1 1.8 1.9 1.4 
 7812 Motor vehicles for the transport of persons, n.e.s. 2.2 2.0 1.9 1.3 
 Other transport equipment 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6 
 Textiles 2.4 2.7 1.8 1.6 
 Clothing 1.6 1.7 1.6 1.4 
 Other consumer goods 7.9 7.6 7.0 6.5 
 8931 Articles for the conveyance or packing of  goods, of plastics, etc. 0.9 0.8 0.8 0.8 
Other 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 
 Gold 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
Source : WTO Secretariat estimates based on data prov ided by the Government of El Salvador. WT/TPR/S/226 Trade Policy Review 
Page 98 
 
 
  Table AI.4 
Merchandise imports (c.i.f.) by product,  including the maquila industry, 2005-2008 
(US$ million and per cent) 
Description 2005 2006 2007 2008 
 (US$ million) 
Total imports 6,690 7,663 8,712 9,754 
 (% of imports) 
Total primary products 30.4 30.5 33.4 37.0 
 Agriculture 15.4 15.1 15.8 16.5 
 Food 14.1 13.7 14.4 14.9 
 0449 Maize, unmilled 0.9 1.1 1.5 1.7 
 0989 Food preparations, n.e.s. 1.3 1.2 1.3 1.3 
 0411 Durum wheat, unm illed  0.7 0.6 0.7 1.0 
 4222 Palm oil and its fractions 0.5 0.5 0.7 0.8 
 0813 Oilcake, oil-seed residues 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.8 
 Agricultural raw materials 1.4 1.3 1.5 1.6 
 Mining 15.0 15.4 17.6 20.5 
 Ores and other minerals 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 
 Non-ferrous metals 1.1 1.0 1.1 1.1 
 Fuels 13.7 14.1 16.2 19.3 
 3340 Rest of 334 not defined 7.3 7.6 9.2 10.6 
 3330 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, crude 4.0 4.9 5.3 6.5 
 3421 Propane, liquefied 1.0 0.7 0.7 1.0 
Manufactures 69.3 69.3 66.4 62.8 
 Iron and steel 3.2 3.9 3.4 4.4 
 6731 Flat-rolled products of iron or non-allo y steel, etc., in coils 1.0 1.1 0.7 1.3 
 Chemicals 14.9 14.9 14.1 15.4 
 5121 Acyclic monohydric alcohols 0.7 1.8 1.6 2.3 
 5429 Medicaments, n.e.s. 3.0 2.3 2.0 2.1 
 5621 Mineral or chemical fertili zers, nitrogenous 0.5 0.3 0.5 0.8 
 5711 Polyethylene 0.7 0.7 0.8 0.7 
 5743 Polycarbonates, alkyd resins and other polyesters 0.6 0.5 0.6 0.7 
 5822 Other plates, sheets, film, foil and strip,  of plastics, non-cellular and not reinforced, 
etc. 0.7 0.8 0.7 0.6 
 Other semi-manufactures 7.2 7.4 7.2 7.0 
 Machinery and transport equipment 18.1 19.4 20.4 16.5 
 Power-generating machinery 0.4 0.8 0.6 0.5 
 Other non-electrical machinery 4.1 4.4 4.6 4.5 
 Agricultural machinery and tractors 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Office machines and telecommunications equipment 5.0 5.8 6.8 4.7 
 Other electrical machinery 3.2 3.5 3.5 2.9 
 Automotive products 4.9 4.3 4.5 3.3 
 7821 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods 1.7 1.5 1.7 1.2 
 7812 Motor vehicles for the transport of persons, n.e.s. 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.2 
 Other transport equipment 0.5 0.5 0.6 0.5 
 Textiles 13.3 12.3 10.8 9.9 
 6552 Other knitted fabrics, not impregna ted or coated, etc.  6.8 5.9 5.1 5.0 
 6513 Cotton yarn, other than sewing thread 0.6 0.9 0.8 1.0 
 Clothing 5.3 4.2 3.8 3.1 
 Other consumer goods 7.4 7.2 6.7 6.4 
 8931 Articles for the conveyance or packing of goods, of plastics, stoppers, lids, etc. 1.0 0.9 0.9 1.0 
Other 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.2 
 Gold 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
Source : WTO Secretariat estimates based on data prov ided by the Government of El Salvador. El Salvador WT/TPR/S/226 
 Page 99 
 
 
  Table AI.5 
Merchandise exports (f .o.b.) by trading partner, including the maquila industry, 2005-2008 
(US$ million and per cent) 
Trading partner 2005 2006 2007 2008 
 (US$ million) 
Total exports 3,418 3,706 3,984 4,549 
 (% of exports) 
 America 93.1 91.9 91.4 91.6 
 USA 53.5 53.8 51.1 48.1 
 Other America 39.6 38.1 40.4 43.5 
 Canada 0.7 0.7 0.3 0.8 
 Guatemala 12.2 12.6 13.5 13.6 
 Honduras 13.9 10.9 11.2 13.0 
 Nicaragua 4.6 5.3 5.5 5.5 
 Costa Rica 3.3 3.2 3.4 3.7 
 Panama 1.5 1.7 2.3 2.7 
 Dominican Republic 1.1 1.4 1.6 1.4 
 Mexico 1.2 1.2 1.2 1.1 
 Europe 5.1 5.8 6.3 7.0 
 EC(27) 5.0 5.8 6.3 7.0 
 Germany 1.3 2.6 2.6 2.7 
 Spain 1.9 1.6 2.4 2.3 
 Netherlands 0.2 0.2 0.1 0.6 
 Belgium 0.5 0.4 0.5 0.5 
 Italy 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 
 EFTA 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Other Europe 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)a 0.7 0.4 1.0 0.0 
 Russian Federation 0.7 0.4 1.0 0.0 
 Africa 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.1 
 Middle East 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Asia 1.1 1.8 1.2 1.3 
 China 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 
 Japan 0.5 0.5 0.4 0.4 
 Six East Asian Traders 0.3 0.8 0.3 0.4 
 Chinese Taipei 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.2 
 Hong Kong, China SAR 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Korea, Republic of 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Thailand 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Singapore 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Malaysia 0.0 0.4 0.0 0.0 
 Other Asia 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.3 
 India 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 
 Viet Nam 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 
 Other 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Areas n.e.s. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
Memorandum:      
 EC(15) 5.0 5.8 6.3 7.0 
a The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bela rus, the Russian Federation, Georgia, 
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan,  Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. 
Source : WTO Secretariat estimates based on data prov ided by the Government of El Salvador. WT/TPR/S/226 Trade Policy Review 
Page 100 
 
 
  Table AI.6 
Merchandise imports (c.i.f.)  by trading partner, 2005-2008 
Trading partner 2005 2006 2007 2008 
 (US$ million) 
Total imports 6,690 7,663 8,712 9,754 
 (% of imports) 
 America 78.6 77.4 78.7 78.7 
 USA 36.9 35.5 36.2 34.4 
 Other America 41.7 41.9 42.5 44.3 
 Canada 0.8 0.8 0.6 0.7 
 Mexico 7.6 7.8 9.7 9.0 
 Guatemala 8.5 8.2 8.5 8.5 
 Honduras 2.6 3.6 3.4 3.8 
 Ecuador 1.7 2.0 2.6 3.6 
 Brazil 3.9 3.7 3.3 3.4 
 Costa Rica 2.7 2.9 2.9 2.7 
 Europe 8.3 8.1 7.6 7.6 
 EC(27) 7.6 7.3 7.0 6.9 
 Germany 1.8 1.7 1.5 1.6 
 Spain 1.1 1.1 0.9 1.0 
 Italy 0.6 0.9 0.7 0.8 
 EFTA 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.6 
 Switzerland and Liechtenstein 0.4 0.4 0.3 0.4 
 Other Europe 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 
 Turkey 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 
 Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)a 0.8 1.1 0.7 0.8 
 Russian Federation 0.7 1.0 0.6 0.5 
 Ukraine 0.1 0.1 0.2 0.3 
 Africa 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.6 
 Nigeria 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.4 
 Angola 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 
 Middle East 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.2 
 Israel 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 
 Asia 12.0 13.0 12.5 12.1 
 China 3.3 4.3 4.6 4.9 
 Japan 1.9 2.1 2.1 1.9 
 Six East Asian Traders 5.8 5.4 4.5 3.9 
 Korea, Republic of 1.7 1.6 1.2 1.2 
 Chinese Taipei 1.4 1.2 1.1 1.2 
 Hong Kong, China SAR 2.0 2.0 1.3 0.8 
 Thailand 0.3 0.3 0.4 0.5 
 Malaysia 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 
 Singapore 0.3 0.1 0.2 0.1 
 Other Asia 1.0 1.3 1.3 1.3 
 Australia 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.3 
 India 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 
 Pakistan 0.2 0.3 0.3 0.3 
 Other 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
 Areas n.e.s. 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
Memorandum:      
 EC(15) 7.3 7.2 6.6 6.2 
a The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) includes Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bela rus, the Russian Federation, Georgia, 
Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan,  Turkmenistan, Ukraine and Uzbekistan. 
Source : WTO Secretariat estimates based on data prov ided by the Government of El Salvador. El Salvador WT/TPR/S/226 
 Page 101 
 
 
  Table AII.1 
Notifications to the WTO, January 2003 to October 2009 
WTO Agreement Description of requirement Frequency Reference 
Agreement on Agriculture 
Article 9.1 Export subsidies On an annual basis G/AG/N/SLV/17, 21/10/2003 
Article 18.2 Tariff quotas On an a nnual basis G/AG/N/SLV/16, 30/01/2003 
G/AG/N/SLV/20, 21/10/2003 
G/AG/N/SLV/21, 01/03/2004 G/AG/N/SLV/22, 23/03/2004 
G/AG/N/SLV/23, 02/03/2005 
G/AG/N/SLV/24, 02/03/2005 G/AG/N/SLV/25, 24/01/2006 
G/AG/N/SLV/26, 24/01/2006 
G/AG/N/SLV/27, 05/03/2007 G/AG/N/SLV/28, 08/05/2007 
G/AG/N/SLV/29, 30/06/2009 
G/AG/N/SLV/30, 07/07/2009 G/AG/N/SLV/32, 21/10/2009 
G/AG/N/SLV/33, 20/10/2009 
Article 5.7 Special safeguard On an  annual basis G/AG/N/SLV/18, 21/10/2003 
G/AG/N/SLV/31, 17/07/2009 
Article 18.2 and 18.3 Domestic support On  an annual basis G/AG/N/SLV/19, 21/10/2003 
Agreement on the Application of Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures 
Annex B, paragraph 3 Enquiry poi nt  Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes G/SPS/NNA/14, 01/10/2008 
Annex B, paragraph 7 Proposed or emergenc y measures Before or, in the case of 
urgent problems, 
immediately after a measure is taken G/SPS/N/SLV/46, 07/10/2003 
G/SPS/N/SLV/88, 24/07/2009 
(43 measures) 
Agreement on Technical Barriers to Trade 
Articles 2, 3, 5 and 7 Proposed and adopted technical 
regulations Before or, in the case of 
urgent problems, immediately after a measure 
is taken G/TBT/N/SLV/14, 11/04/2003 
G/TBT/N/SLV/132, 01/09/2009 (119 measures) 
Article 10.1 and 10.3 Enquiry point Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes G/TBT/ENQ/35/Rev.1, 11/03/2009 
Article 10.7 Agreements related to technical 
regulations, standards or conformity assessment procedures Ad hoc Not yet submitted 
Paragraph C of the Code of 
Good Practice for the Preparation, Adoption and 
Application of Standards Bodies that have accepted the Code 
 Once only and when 
withdrawing from the Code G/TBT/CS/N/61, 23/12/1996 
Paragraph J of the Code of 
Good Practice for the 
Preparation, Adoption and 
Application of Standards Work programme of bodies that 
have accepted the Code On a semi-annual basis 
 Not yet submitted 
Agreement on Implementation of Article VI of the GATT 1994 (Anti-Dumping Agreement)  
Article 16.4 Anti-dumping actions On a se mi-annual basis G/ADP/N /180/Add.1, 27/04/2009 
Article18.5 Laws and regulations Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes G/ADP/N/1/SLV/3, 08/04/2008 
Agreement on Implementation of Article VII of  the GATT 1994 (Agreement on Customs Valuation) 
Article 22.2 and Decision of 
the WTO Committee on 
Customs Valuation 
(12.05.95) Legislation Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes Not yet submitted 
Annex III, paragraph 2, of 
the Agreement Reservation in respect of minimum 
values Ad hoc G/VAL/N/4/SLV/1, 26/06/2001 
G/VAL/N/4/SLV/2, 20/10/2004 
Decision of the WTO 
Committee on Customs 
Valuation (12.05.95) Responses to the checklist of issues Once only Not yet submitted 
Agreement on Preshipment Inspection 
Article 5  Laws and regulations Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes G/VAL/W/63/Rev.9, 25/04/2007 WT/TPR/S/226 Trade Policy Review 
Page 102 
 
 
  WTO Agreement Description of requirement Frequency Reference 
 
Agreement on Rules of Origin 
Annex II, paragraph 4 Preferential rules of origin Ad hoc G/RO/N/40, 29/04/2003 
Agreement on Import Licensing Procedures 
Article 1.4(a) and 
Article 8.2(b) Sources in which information on 
import licensing procedures is 
published Ad hoc G/LIC/N/1/SLV/1, 03/02/2004 
Article 7.3 Questionnaire On an  annual basis Not yet submitted 
Agreement on Subsidies a nd Countervailing Measures 
Article 25.2 Subsidies Every three years for full 
notifications;  on an annual 
basis for updating notifications G/SCM/N/160/GTM, 03/07/ 2007 
Article 25.11 Actions taken with respect to 
countervailing duties On a semi-annual basis G/SCM/N/162/Add.1/Rev.2, 
25/04/2008 
Article 27.4 Extension of the transition period 
for the elimination of export 
subsidies (G/SCM/39) On an annual basis G/SCM/N/74/SLV/1, 03/01/2002  
G/SCM/N/74/SLV/2, 07/01/2002  
G/SCM/N/95/GTM, 04/08/2003  G/SCM/N/114/SLV, 02/07/2004  
G/SCM/N/114/SLV/C1, 08/07/2004  
G/SCM/N/123/SLV, 04/07/2005  G/SCM/N/146/SLV, 04/07/2006  
G/SCM/N/160/SLV, 19/07/2007  
G/SCM/N/163/SLV, 17/09/2007  G/SCM/N/177/SLV, 07/07/2008 G/SCM/N/186/SLV, 04/06/2009 
G/SCM/N/192/SLV, 04/06/2009 
Article 32.6 Laws and regulations Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes G/SCM/N/1/SLV/3, 08/04/2008 
Agreement on Safeguards 
Article 12.6 Laws and regulations Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes G/SG/N/1/SLV/3, 10/03/2008 
General Agreement on Trade in Services 
Article III.4 Enquiry points Once onl y S/ENQ/78/Rev.9/Add.1, 26/07/2007 
Article V.7(a) Economic integration agreements Once only S/C/N/299, 17/03/2004 
S/C/N/325, 05/04/2005 S/C/N/365, 28/03/2006 
S/C/N/366, 24/04/2006 
S/C/N/367, 30/05/2006 
Agreement on Text iles and Clothing 
Article 2.8(c) and 2.11 Integration of products into the 
GATT 1994 Once only G/TMB/N/485, 18/01/2005 
Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of  Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) 
Article 63.2 Laws and regulations Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes IP/N/1/SLV/I/6, 18/08/2004  
Article 69 Contact points Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes IP/N/3/Rev.10, 16/05/2008 
Understanding on the Interpretation of Article XVII 
Paragraph 1 State trading enterprises Once only, subsequently 
notification of changes No notification submitted 
Source : WTO Secretariat. El Salvador WT/TPR/S/226 
 Page 103 
 
 
  Table AII.2 
Description of preferential trade agreements involving El Salvador, October 2009 
Central American Common Market and related agreements 
Parties Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua 
Date of signature/entry into force 13 December 1960  / 4 June 1961  
Transition period for full 
implementation There is no specific timeframe for applying free trade arrangements between the Central 
American countries to 100% of products;  however, pursuant to Art. XXXI, Chap. XI, of the General Treaty on Central American Econo mic Integration, the Treaty shall remain 
effective for a period of 20 years from the date of its entry into force and shall be 
indefinitely.  
Duty-free lines All are covered, except for roasted and ground coffee, and sugar. 
Goods-related provisions Customs tariff and regime, uniform customs code, re gulations on the origin of goods, 
safeguard measures, dispute settlement mechan ism, sanitary and phytosanitary measures  
Services-related provisions A Treaty on Investment and Trad e in Services has been ne gotiated between the States 
Parties involved in the integration process;  a Protocol of Amendment was subsequently 
negotiated and signed on 22 February 2007.  This Protocol entered into effect for 
El Salvador on 30 June 2008.  
Other provisions Unfair trade practices, standardizatio n measures, metrology and authorization procedures 
El Salvador's trade in goods (2008) Imports from the CAC M, 17.0% of total;  exports to the CACM, 32.1% of total 
Related WTO documents Notification:  GATT documen t  L/1425 of 24 February 1961;  Biennial Report 
WT/REG93/R/B/2 of 6 October 2004 
Relevant websites http://www.sieca.org.gt/site/  
Dominican Republic – Central America – United States Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) 
Parties CACM members, Dominican Republic, United States 
Date of signature/entry into force 5 August 2004 / 1 March 2006  
Transition period for full 
implementation 20 years 
Duty-free lines No products are exempt, but 40 are subject to tariff quotas.  
Goods-related provisions Market access, ru les of origin, customs administration and trade facilitation;  SPS and TBT 
Services-related provisions "Negative lis t" approach to liberalization;  M ode 4 excluded;  investment-related 
provisions;  chapters on financia l and telecommunication services 
Other provisions Government procurement;  investment, intellectual property, labour rights, environment, 
transparency, dispute settlement 
El Salvador's trade in goods (2008) Imports from the United Stat es, 34.2% of total;  exports to the United States, 48.0% of tot al 
Related WTO documents Notification:  Notificati ons GATS S/C/N/369 of 12 July 2006 and S/C/N/391 of 
6 March 2007;  text, WT/REG211/1 of 7 June 20 06;  terms of reference, WT/REG211/2 of 
3 July 2006;  entry into force, WT/REG211/N/3 of 17 August 2006;  agencies responsible 
for implementation and enforcemen t, WT/REG211/N/4 of 6 March 2007 
Relevant websites http://www.mineco.gob.sv/;  
http://www.export.gov/fta/CAFTA /index.asp?dName=CAFTA;  
http://www.ustr.gov/Trade_Agreements /Regional/CAFTA/Section_Index.html  
Northern Triangle-Mexico FTA 
Parties Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras and México [Note:  Trade between El Salvador, 
Guatemala and Honduras continues to be governed by the CACM agreements;  the 
Northern Triangle FTA consists of three b ilateral agreements between Mexico and its 
Central American partners] 
Date of signature/entry into force 29 June 2000 / 15 March 2001  
Transition period for full 
implementation 12 years 
Duty-free lines Exemptions for live swine, chickens , pork, chicken cuts, dairy products, beans, fruit, 
coffee, maize and rice 
Goods-related provisions Market access for goods, customs proce dures, rules of origin, tec hnical standards, sanitary 
and phytosanitary measures, safeguards 
Services-related provisions Trade in services, fina ncial services, temporary entry of company staff; 
telecommunications 
Other provisions Investments, intell ectual property and dispute settlement 
El Salvador's trade in goods (2008) Imports from Mexico , 9.0% of total;  exports to Mexico, 1.1% of total 
Related WTO documents Notification:   WT/REG212/N/1 of 30 May 2006, S/C/N/367 of 30 May 2006;  terms of 
reference WT/REG211/1 of 27 September 2006 
Relevant websites http://www.sice.oa s.org/Trade/mextnorte/indice.asp  
FTA with the Dominican Republic 
Parties CACM members and the Dominican Republic 
Date of signature/entry into force 16 April 1998 / 15 October 2001  
Transition period for full 
implementation 6 years  WT/TPR/S/226 Trade Policy Review 
Page 104 
 
 
  Duty-free lines Exemptions for chicken cuts, certain dairy products, onions, beans, coffee, rice, soya-bean 
oil, sugar, alcohol, tobacco, certain petrol eum by-products, certain textile and clothing 
products 
Goods-related provisions Market access for goods, customs pr ocedures, rules of origin , SPS, TBT;  unfair trade 
practices, safeguards 
Services-related provisions Chapter on servic es;  temporary entry of business persons 
Other provisions Investment, government  procurement, acquisitions, intell ectual property, dispute settlement 
El Salvador's trade in goods (2008) Imports from the Do minican Republic, 0.1% of total;  exports, 1.4% of total 
of which is preferential No information available 
Related WTO documents Not notified to the WTO 
Relevant websites http://www.minec.gob. sv/policom/default.asp?id=2&mnu=2  
FTA with Chile 
Parties CACM and Chile 
Date of signature/entry into force 18 June 1999 / 3 June 2002  
Transition period for full 
implementation 16 years  
Duty-free lines Exemptions for live animals, meat and edible offal,  tobacco and manufactured tobacco 
substitutes, certain iron and steel  products, arms and ammunition  
Goods-related provisions Market access, ru les of origin, customs procedures, safeguard measures, unfair practices, 
sanitary and phytosanitary m easures, technical regulations 
Services-related provisions Chapter on serv ices, air transport, telecommunications 
Other provisions Investment, gove rnment procurement, competition policy, dispute settlement 
El Salvador's trade in goods (2008) Imports from Chile, 1.7% of total;  exports, 0.4% of total 
of which is preferential No information available 
Related WTO documents Notification:  WT/REG165/N/1 of 16 February 2004, S/C/N/299 of 27 February 2004 
Relevant websites http://www.minec.gob. sv/policom/default.asp?id=2&mnu=2 
FTA with Panama 
Parties El Salvador and Panama 
Date of signature/entry into force 6 March 2002 / 11 April 2003  
Transition period for full 
implementation 10 years  
Duty-free lines Exemptions for live animals, meat and edible offal,  coffee, dairy products, certain textiles 
and vehicles  
Goods-related provisions Market access for goods, rules of or igin, customs procedures, safeguard measures, unfair 
practices, sanitary and phytosanitary  measures, technical regulations 
Services-related provisions Chapter on services, fina ncial services, air transport, telecommunications 
Other provisions Investment, governme nt procurement, competition policy,  intellectual property, dispute 
settlement 
El Salvador's trade in goods (2008) Imports from  Panama, 2% of total;  exports, 2.7% of total 
of which is preferential No information available 
Related WTO documents Notification:  WT/REG196/ N/1 of 18 March 2005, S/C/N/325 of 30 April 2005 
Relevant websites http://www.minec.gob. sv/policom/default.asp?id=2&mnu=2 
FTA with Chinese Taipei 
Parties El Salvador and Honduras and the Separa te Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen 
and Matsu 
Date of signature/entry into force 7 May 2007 / 1 March 2008  
Transition period for full 
implementation 15 years  
Duty-free lines Exemptions for beef, pork, chicke n, seafood, processed meat, certain dairy products, 
potatoes, garlic, fruit, tea, rice, flour, peanut s, fats and oils, chocolate, pastry products, 
sugar, bread products, processe d foods, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, certain petroleum 
by-products, pharmaceutical products, toiletries,  certain plastic products, certain wood and 
paper products, and certain te xtile and clothing products  
Goods-related provisions Market access for goods, customs pr ocedures, rules of origin , SPS, TBT, unfair trade 
practices, safeguards 
Services-related provisions Trade in services, temporary entry of business persons, chapters on air and maritime 
transport, investment 
Other provisions Transparency, dispute settlement, intellectual property 
El Salvador's trade in goods (2008) Imports from Chinese Taipei , 1.2% of total;  exports to Chinese Taipei, 0.2% of total 
Related WTO documents Not notified to the WTO 
Relevant websites http://www.minec.gob. sv/policom/default.asp?id=2&mnu=2 
Source : WTO Secretariat based on informa tion provided by the authorities. El Salvador WT/TPR/S/226 
 Page 105 
 
 
  Table AIII.1 
General overview of preferential rules of origin, 2009 
 Criteria 
 Specific 
rules CTCa Regional content value Main tolerance provisionsb Cross-cumulationc 
DR-CAFTA Yes Yes 35% or 45%, depending on 
the calculation method;  
other thresholds are applied to certain products. 10% of the value or weight of fibres 
or yarns in the case of textiles and 
made-up articles. Cumulation with Mexico is 
allowed for certain textile 
products used to produce articles of apparel under 
HS Chapter 62 
Chile Yes Yes 30% 8% of the value or weight of fibres 
or yarns in the case of textiles and made-up articles. No 
CACM Yes Yes 30% 10% of the value or weight of fibres 
or yarns in the case of textiles and 
made-up articles. No 
Mexico Yes Yes 50% 7% of the value or weight of fibres 
or yarns in the case of textiles and 
made-up articles. Cumulation with the 
United States is allowed for 
certain textile products used to produce articles of 
apparel under 
HS Chapter 62 
Panama Yes Yes 30% 10% of the value or weight of fibres 
or yarns in the case of textiles and 
made-up articles. No 
Dominican 
Republic Yes Yes None 7% of the value or weight of fibres 
or yarns in the case of textiles and 
made-up articles. No 
Chinese 
Taipei Yes Yes Between 35% and 50% 10% of the value or weight of fibres 
or yarns in the case of textiles and 
made-up articles. No 
a Change in tariff classification. 
b Refers to the limits on the use of materials from non-be neficiary countries that would otherwise not be accepted. 
c Refers to the existence of provisions under which inputs fr om non-beneficiary countries not party to the Agreement are 
considered as originating goods. 
Source : WTO Secretariat on the basis of the trade agr eements currently in force in El Salvador. WT/TPR/S/226 Trade Policy Review 
Page 106 
 
 
  Table AIII.2 
Analysis of El Salvador's preferential tariff, 2009a 
Product description No. of 
lines MFN CAFTA Chile Mexico Panama Chinese
Taipei 
Total 6,564 6.3 1.8 1.3 1.3 2.3 4.9 
HS 01-24 1,003 13.3 5.5 5.2 5.5 5.4 10.2 
HS 25-97 5,561 5.0 1.1 0.6 0.5 1.8 4.0 
By WTO category        
Agricultural products 939 12.9 5.9 5.5 5.9 5.7 10.6 
 - Animals and animal products 127 29.0 14.8 18.9 17.2 22.3 25.8 
 - Dairy products 31 24.8 25.2 24.8 24.5 23.0 24.8 
 - Coffee and tea, cocoa, sugar, etc. 170 12.2 6.9 4.8 6.0 4.6 9.9 
 - Cut flowers and plants 59 5.8 0.2 0.1 0.2 1.4 0.5 
 - Fruit, vegetables and garden produce 206 13.2 2.9 2.1 3.0 0.9 11.6 
 - Cereals 23 13.7 11.3 11.7 11.7 10.9 11.6 
 - Oilseeds, fats and oils and thei r products 94 5.2 2.8 3.1 1.4 2.9 3.6 
 - Alcoholic beverages and liqui ds 53 19.2 8.7 2.9 5.8 4.9 16.9 
 - Tobacco 19 7.4 3. 5 0.8 6.2 0.0 7.4 
 - Other agricultural products n.e.s. 157 3.6 0.3 0.2 0.5 0.0 1.3 
Non-agricultural products (including petr oleum) 5,625 5.2 1.1 0.6 0.5 1.8 3.9 
 - Non-agricultural products (excluding pe troleum) 5,601 5.2 1.1 0.6 0.5 1.8 4.0 
 - - Fish and fish products 157 9.6 0.1 0.0 0.3 0.0 1.7 
 - - Minerals, precious stones and metals 372 5.0 1.4 0.7 0.5 0.1 3.1 
 - - Metals 712 3.0 1.4 0.7 0.4 0.0 2.7 
 - - Chemicals and photographic products 1,105 2.5 0.9 0.3 0.2 0.0 1.8 
 - - Leather, rubber, footwear and tr avel articles 208 7.7 1.2 0.7 0.4 0.0 5.0 
 - - Wood, wood pulp, paper and furniture 453 6.3 2.2 1.0 0.3 0.1 5.4 
 - - Textiles and clothing 939 9.8 0.1 0.1 0.0 9.3 9.7 
 - - Transport equipment 221 6.4 4.4 5.0 4.6 5.1 5.8 
 - - Non-electrical machinery 587 1.4 0.5 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.8 
 - - Electrical machinery 339 3.1 0.8 0.1 0.2 0.0 0.6 
 - - Non-agricultural products n.e.s. 508 7.5 1.2 0.3 1.6 0.0 4.5 
 - Petroleum 24 4.2 1.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 
By ISIC sectorb        
Agriculture and fishing 411 8.1 1.7 1.0 2.0 1.2 4.8 
Mining 107 1.8 0.2 0.1 0.0 0.1 1.0 
Manufacturing 6,045 6.2 1.8 1.3 1.3 2.4 5.0 
By HS Chapter        
 01  Live animals and animal products 299 16.1 6.7 9.5 9.6 9.4 10.8 
 02  Plant products 376 9.8 2.8 1.9 2.9 1.8 7.3 
 03  Fats and oils 54 7.3 4.6 5.3 2.0 5.0 5.8 
 04  Food preparations, etc. 274 16.4 8.2 4.9 5.4 6.0 14.2 
 05  Mineral products 178 2.7 0.6 0.4 0.4 0.1 0.8 
 06  Products of the chemical and related 
industries 961 2.0 0.6 0.2 0.1 0.0 1.2 
 07  Plastics and rubber 333 4.6 1.6 0.5 0.4 0.0 3.9 
 08  Hides and skins 108 8.3 0.6 0.8 0.6 0.0 3.9 
 09  Wood and articles of wood 138 7.9 1.6 1.1 0.5 0.0 6.6 
 10  Wood pulp, paper, etc. 294 5.1 2.4 0.9 0.1 0.1 4.6 
 11  Textiles and textile artic les 920 9.6 0.0 0. 0 0.0 9.5 9.6 
 12  Footwear, hats and other h eadgear 64 13.1 4.3 1.3 0.1 0.0 10.5 
 13  Articles of stone 176 6.4 1.9 1.0 0.5 0.0 5.3 
 14  Precious stones, etc. 54 6.9 2.4 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.7 
 15  Base metals and articles of ba se metal 698 3.3 1.6 0.8 0.5 0.0 2.9 
 16  Machinery and mechanical appliances 974 2.2 0.6 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.6 
 17  Transport material 234 6.2 4.2 4.7 4.4 4.8 5.6 
 18  Precision instruments 237 3.9 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.0 2.4 
 19  Arms and ammunition 21 30.0 0.9 0.0 30.0 0.0 18.0 
 20  Miscellaneous manufactured articles 162 10.7 3.1 1.3 0.7 0.0 8.0 
 21  Works of art, etc. 9 7.8 0.0 0.0 2.0 0.0 7.3 
By stage of processing        
First stage of processing 809 6.6 1.4 1.1 1.5 1.1 3.6 
Semi-processed products 2,182 4.0 0.9 0.7 0.5 1.9 3.6 
Fully processed products 3,573 7.6 2.4 1.7 1.7 2.9 6.0 
a The Secretariat does not have any data on the rate s applied to imports from the Dominican Republic. 
b ISIC (Rev.2), excluding electricity (one line). 
Source : WTO Secretariat estimates based on data provided by the authorities.El Salvador WT/TPR/S/226 
 Page 107 
 
 
  Table AIV.1 
Summary of El Salvador's commitments under the GATSa 
   Market access National treatment 
 Modes of supply:          
  Cross-border supply 1    1    
  Consumption abroad  2    2   
  Commercial presence   3    3  
  Presence of natural persons    4    4 
Commitments (■ full;   partial;  □ no commitment;  - does not appear in Schedule)
Horizontalb □ □       
Sector-specific commitments         
1. Business services         
 A .  P r o f e s s i o n a l  s e r v i c e s          
 a. legal c  ■ ■ ■  ■ ■ ■ □ 
 b. accounting c  □ □ ■ □ □ □ ■ □ 
 c. tax advisory c  □ □ ■ □ □ □ ■ □ 
 d. architectural c ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ 
 e. engineering c  ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ 
 B. Computer and related services, solely:         
 c.  data processing c ■ ■ ■ □ ■ ■ ■ □ 
 C. Research and development services − − − − − − − − 
 D. Real estate services − − − − − − − − 
 E. Rental/leasing services without operators         
 c. rental/leasing of vehicles c  □ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ □ 
 F .  O t h e r  b u s i n e s s  s e r v i c e s          
 a. advertising c  □ □ ■ □ □ □ ■ □ 
2. Communication services         
 A. Postal services − − − − − − − − 
 B. Courier services − − − − − − − − 
 C. Telecommunications services, solely:         
 a.  voice telephony ■ ■  ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 
 b. packet-switched data transmission ■ ■  ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 
 c.  circuit-switched data transmission ■ ■  ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 
 d. telex ■ ■  ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 
 e.  telegraph ■ ■  ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 
 f.  facsimile ■ ■  ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 
 g. private leased circuits ■ ■  ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 
 o. other c  ■ ■  ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 
 D. Audiovisual services − − − − − − − − 
3. Construction services − − − − − − − − 
4. Distribution services − − − − − − − − 
5. Educational services − − − − − − − − 
6. Environmental services c □ □  □ □ □ □ □ 
7. Financial services         
 A. Insurance and related services − − − − − − − − 
 B. Banking and other financial services, solely:         
 a.  Acceptance of deposits and other funds c  □ □  □ □ □ □ □ 
 b. Loans of all types c □ □  □ □ □ □ □ WT/TPR/S/226 Trade Policy Review 
Page 108 
 
 
     Market access National treatment 
 Modes of supply:          
  Cross-border supply 1    1    
  Consumption abroad  2    2   
  Commercial presence   3    3  
  Presence of natural persons    4    4 
 C. Other □ □  □ □ □ □ □ 
8. Health and social services − − − − − − − − 
9. Tourism and travel related services          
 A .  H o t e l s  a n d  r e s t a u r a n t s          
 a.  Hotel and other lodging c □ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ □ 
 b. Meal serving c □ ■ ■ □ □ ■ ■ □ 
 B. Travel agencies and tour operators c □ □ ■ □ □ □ ■ □ 
 C. Tourist guides services □ □ ■ □ □ □ ■ □ 
 D. Other − − − − − − − − 
10. Recreational and sporting services − − − − − − − − 
11. Transport services         
 A. Maritime − − − − − − − − 
 B. Inland waterway − − − − − − − − 
 C .  A i r          
 d. Maintenance and repair services ■ ■  □ ■ ■ ■ □ 
 D. Space − − − − − − − − 
 E. Rail − − − − − − − − 
 F. Road − − − − − − − − 
 G. Pipeline − − − − − − − − 
 H. Auxiliary − − − − − − − − 
 I. Other  − − − − − − − − 
12. Other services − − − − − − − − 
a The only authentic source of information concerning these commit ments is El Salvador's Schedul e of Specific Commitments as 
set out in documents GATS/SC/29 (15 April 1994), GATS/ SC/29/Suppl.1 (11 April 1997) and GATS/SC/29/Suppl.2 
(26 February 1998). 
b Applicable only to the serv ices included in El Salvador's Schedule of Commitments. 
c Not applicable to all subdivisions in th e services category (for more details see El Salvador's Schedule of Commitments). 
Source : WTO Secretariat. 
 
__________