G/TFA/N/SLV/2/Rev.1  
17 October  2022 
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Committee on Trade Facilitation  Original:  Spanish  
 
  
NOTIFICATION UNDER ARTICLES 1.4, 10.4.3, 10.6.2 AND 12.2.2  
OF THE AGREEMENT ON TRADE FACILITATION  
COMMUNICATION FROM EL SALVADOR  
Revision  
The following communication, dated 7 October 2022, is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of El  Salvador for Members' information.  
 
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El Salvador  hereby  makes  the following  revision  to its notifications  in accordance  with 
Articles  1.4, 10.4.3,  10.6.2,  and 12.2.2 0of the Trade  Facilitation  Agreement  (WT/L/931).   
 
Articl e 1, paragraph  4 
 
(a) The official  place(s)  where  the items  in subparagraphs  1.1(a)  to (j) have  been  
published  
 
1.1(a) procedures for importation, exportation, and transit (including port, airport, and other 
entry -point procedures), and required forms and documents;  
 
   
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Central Reserve Bank, Import and Export 
Processing Centre (CIEX El Salvador): 
The single window for foreign trade 
centralizes, streamlines and simplifies the 
legally established procedures for registering, 
authorizing and i ssuing the documents of 
various institutions and/or state agencies 
involved in import and export operations.  https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ ; 
https://www. ciexelsalvador.com/   
 
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/acerca -del-
sicex/   
 Single window for foreign trade: CIEX general information.  
The Foreign Trade Facilitation System (SFCE) comprises the 
Import System and the Export System . It is based on the 
concept of e -government and interconnects exporters, 
importers and international freight carriers with licensed banks 
of the financial  system, state institutions and international 
organizations linked to foreign trade, with the Import and 
Export Processing Centre -CIEX El Salvador, of the Central 
Reserve Bank of El Salvador.   
Imports  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/guia -de-
usuario -import/  Importers. Provides l inks to the following information guides:  
• Guía para Registrarse en el SFCE  (Guide for registering 
with the SFCE) . 
• Guía para pago de Registro, Renovación o 
Reconocimientos Sanitarios y Análisis de Laboratorio de 
Alimentos y Bebidas del Ministerio de Salud  (Guide for the 
payment of sanitary registration, renewal or recognition 
and laboratory analysis of food and bever ages of the 
Ministry of Health).  
• Guía para abonar Derechos de Autorización de 
Importaciones  (Guide for the payment of import 
authorization duties)  
• Guía para obtener Autorización de Alimentos y Bebidas con 
Registro y/o Especial del Ministerio de Salud y Au torización 
fitosanitarias y zoosanitarios del Ministerio de Agricultura y 
Ganadería  (Guide to obtain food and beverage 
authorizations with registration and/or special 
authorizations from the Ministry of Health, and 
phytosanitary and animal health authoriza tions from the 
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock).  
• Guía de Usuario Consultas Dirección General de Aduanas  
(Directorate -General of Customs user query  guide).  
• Guía de Pago de Anualidad del Ministerio de Agricultura y 
Ganadería  (Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock annuity 
payment guide).  
• Guía de Usuario Carta de Porte y Manifiesto de Carga  (Bill 
of lading and cargo manifest user guide).  
• Guía para pago de servicio No intrusivo  (Non-intrusive 
service payment guide).  
• Pasos para obtener la Autorización de la Solicitud de 
Autorización de Importaciones de Alimentos y Bebidas 
Ministerio de Salud  (Steps to get the Food and Beverage 
Import Authorization Application approved by the Ministry 
of Health)    
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• Pasos para realizar el Pago del Servicio de Inspección No 
Intrusiva (SINI)  (Steps to pay for the non-intrusive 
inspection service (SINI)).  
• Guía de Usuario de Importación de Alcohol Ministerio de 
Salud  (Ministry of Health alcohol import s user guide).  
• Guía Pago en línea de tratami entos cuarentenarios del 
Organismo Internacional Regional de Sanidad 
Agropecuaria  (Online payment guide for quarantine 
treatments of the International Regional Organization for 
Plant and Animal Health (OIRSA)).  
• Guía de Autorización para Visados de Importac ión de 
Insumos de uso Pecuario y Agrícola  (Authorization guide 
for import visas for livestock and agricultural inputs).  
• Guía de Usuario Gestor Documental CIEX, Dirección 
Nacional de Medicamentos  (CIEX document manager user 
guide, National Directorate of Me dicines).  
• Guía para la Exportación de Productos Agrícolas y 
Alimentos a la Unión Europea  (Guide for the export of 
agricultural and food products to the European Union).  
• Guía del Usuario sobre el Sistema de Preferencias 
Generalizadas de la Comunidad Europea  (User guide on 
the Generalized System of Preferences of the European 
Community).  
• Procedimiento para la Autorización del Tránsito 
Internacional y Regional de Envíos y Mercancías 
Agropecuarias  (Procedure for authorizing  the international 
and regional transi t of agricultural shipments and goods).  
• Pasos para realizar la inscripción de transportistas en el 
SFCE (Steps to register carriers  in the SFCE).  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/solicitudes -
de-importadores/  Provides l inks to the following import request forms:  
• Import procedures application.  
• Import operations cancellation form. 
• Form to add a description of tariff items to the SFCE.  
• Payment of authorization duties  form. 
• Form to update information.  
• Form to add an establishment or exporter.  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/category/i
mportacion/video -tutoriales/  Provides l inks to the following video tutorials:  
• Uso del Gestor Documental de CIEX El Salvador  (Using the 
CIEX El Salvador document manager).  
• Webinar: Uso del Gestor D ocumental de CIEX El Salvador  
(Using the CIEX El Salvador document manager).  
• Webinar:  Documentos de Transporte  (Transport 
documents).    
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Exports  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/guias -de-
usuario/  Exporters . Provides l inks to the following user guides:  
• Guía de trámites de Exportación  (Guide to export 
procedures).  
• Guía Gestor Documental CIEX El Salvador – Exportaciones  
(CIEX El Salvador document manager guide - Exports).  
• Guía de Usuario Declaración Anticipada  (Advance 
declaration user guide).  
• Manual para autorización de la DUCA  (Central American 
Single Declaration (DUCA) authorization manual).  
• Guía para pagos electrónicos  (Electronic payments guide).  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/solicitudes -
de-exportadores/  Provides l inks to the following export request forms:  
• Foreign Trade Integrated System user form. 
• Form to cancel operations.  
• Form to include products for export and import in the 
Foreign Trade Facilitation System (SFCE).  
• Statistical information request  form. 
• Authorization duties payment form. 
• Preferential arrangements sworn statement.  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/videotutori
ales/  Provides l inks to the following v ideo tutorials for exporters:  
• Webinar:  Gestor Documental de CIEX El Salvador  (CIEX 
El Salvador document manager).  
• Webinar:  Declaración Anticipada entre El Salvador y 
Guatemala  (Advance declaration between El Salvador and 
Guatemala).  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/documento
s-de-exportacion -que-emite -ciex-el-salvador/   Provides details of the export  documents issued by CIEX 
El Salvador.  
https://www.ciexelsalvado r.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/autorizacio
n-de-documentos -de-exportacion/   Sets out the CIEX export documents approval process, with a 
view to providing customs documents in a streamlined, 
centralized and simple manner:  
• Goods declaration,  
• Central American Single Declaration (DUCA F or D),  
• Certificates of origin, and  
• Phytosanitary and/or animal health certificates.  
Documents required for exports are available through a single, 
consolidated  procedure with CIEX El Salvador.  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/requisitos -
por-producto -y-autorizaciones -que-requieren -de-otras-
instituciones/   Provide s general information on the product requirements and 
authorizations needed from other institutions, prior to 
processing on CIEX El Salvador.  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/pago -
electronico -servicios -ciex-el-salvador/  Explains the e lectronic payment of CIEX El Salvador services.    
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https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/herramient
as-de-apoyo -para-ciex-el-salvador/  Provides links to s upport tools:  
• Help Desk: Tool designed to help exporters to the 
European Union.  
• Guide for the export of agricultural and food products to 
the European Union.  
• User guide on the Generalized System of Preferences of the 
European Community.  
• FDA Guide: Guidance for the food processing industry.  
• Market Analysis Tools Portal of the International Trade 
Centre . 
• Procedure for authorizing  the international and regional 
transit of agri cultural shipments and goods.  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/preguntas -
frecuentes/  Frequently asked questions:  
With regard to exports and imports, th e questions cover:  
• Procedures.  
• Connection errors with local and foreign customs offices 
when accepting operations  
• Payment of non-intrusive inspection services (scanner).  
• Registered Exporter System (REX).  
• Procedure prices.  
• E-payment of export authorization duties and sanitary 
certificate authorization duties.  
• Export authorizations via the Internet.  
• Bar-code on the Certificate of Non -preferential Origin.  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/sitios -de-
interes/   Provides links to u seful websites of national institutions and 
international institutions and organizations related to foreign 
trade or the Central Bank.  
Executive Autonomous Ports Commission  
(CEPA) : Institution responsible for 
developing and managing the infrastructure 
of ports, airports and railways.  Port of Acajutla Operations Manual  
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/cepa/documen
ts/221272/download   Sets out the regulations governing the provision of services 
and use of port facilities, in a manner that fosters coordination 
between  all customers and users of the port and the port  
authorities, with a view to ensuring proper planning of port 
operations , in order to organize, coordinate, control and 
allocate resources, which, given the nature of the services, are 
required to provide competitive services, thereby facilitating 
foreign trade.  
Port Operations Regulations  
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/cepa/documen
ts/438426/download  The instrument regulat ing the provision of port services and 
operations at the port of Acajutla, which guides coordination 
between port users and port authorities.    
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Documents d ownload area  
https://www.cepa.gob.sv/descargas/  Provides access to complete CEPA documents on tariffs, 
operational manuals, and other reports of interest to its users 
and the general public.  
Salvadoran Coffee Council:  The Council is 
the leading institution when it comes to 
providing the tools needed for the 
development of the coffee sector and to 
promote  the coffee of El Salvador nationally 
and internationally.  http://www.csc.gob.sv/registros/   Provides information  on the Producer and Exporter Register.   
http://www.csc.gob.sv/exportaciones/   Provides i nformation  on issuing export permits.  
Directorate -General of Customs:  National 
customs authority which manages foreign 
trade operations and applies the duties and 
taxes applicable to the entry or exit of goods.  Homepage  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/  
 The following information is available on the website of the 
Directorate -General of Customs:  
1. Transparency Portal  
2. Common services  
3. Alerts  
4. News  
5. Statistics  
6. Frequently asked questions  
7. Programmes  
https://transparencia.mh.gob.sv/laip/es/Temas/Ley_de_Acce
so_a_la_Informacion_Publica/  
 The Transparency Portal contains sections on:  
1. the regulatory framewo rk 
2. the strategic management framework  
3. the budgetary framework  
4. public participation  
5. Access to Public Information Unit  
6. Compliance with the Law on Access to Public Information  
7. Specialized Section  
8. the COVID -19 emergency  
9. Useful Customs Information  
10. Useful Information of the Directorate -General of Internal 
Revenue (DGII)  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/  
 The common services are:  
1. App Móvil  (mobile application)  
2. ASYCUDA World  
3. ASYCUDA ++  
4. Miranda  
5. VEA 
6. Integrated Customs Payment System  (SIAP)  
7. Electronic Central American Tariff System  (SAC)  
8. P@GOES online registration  
9. P@GOES  
10. Electronic payment of goods declarations and pa yment 
orders  (MANPAGO)  
11. Software downloads    
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Services  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/descargas/  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/servicios -en-linea/  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/servicios -en-ventanilla/  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/subastas/  Contains the following information:  
1. Downloads.  
2. Online services.  
3. Single window services.  
4. Tenders.  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/manual -de-operaciones -
aduaneras/  
 The Customs Operations Manual includes sections titled:  
• Introduction  
• Principals  
• Legal framework  
• Clearance processes  
• Customs standard criteria  
• Territorial jurisdiction  
Publications  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/acuerdos/  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/boletines/  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/duca/  
https:// sitio.aduana.gob.sv/fiscalizacion -a-posteriori/  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/lista -de-precios/  Publications include:  
a. Agreements.  
b. Bulletins.  
c. Central American Single Declaration (DUCA).  
d. Post clearance controls.  
e. Price lists.  
Offices ' information  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/oficinas/  Provides c ontact information and opening hours for the 
following offices:  
1. Directorate -General of Customs  
2. Border customs offices  
3. Internal customs offices  
4. Customs offices in free zones  
5. Customs offices in general bonded warehouses  
6. Customs offices in temporary warehouses  
7. Air customs posts  
8. Maritime customs posts  
Locations  
https://sitio. aduana.gob.sv/ubicaciones/  Gives t he locations of the Directorate -General of Customs and 
other customs facilities:  
1. Directorate -General of Customs  
2. Border customs offices  
3. Internal customs offices  
4. Customs offices in free zones  
5. Custo ms offices in general bonded warehouses  
6. Customs offices in temporary warehouses  
7. Air customs posts  
8. Maritime customs posts  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/preguntas -frecuentes/  Some frequently asked questions are:  
What is SAC and what is it for?  
Where are goods classified?  
What is the percentage of import customs duties (DAI) for a 
particular good?    
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What DAI are applicable with a f ree trade agreement (FTA)?  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/glosario/  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/enlaces -de-interes/  
 Contains an a lphabetized catalogue of customs terms.  
1. Organizations and Customs Processing Centre  
2. Customs Offices in Central America  
3. FTAs with El Salvador  
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/servicios/registro -nacional -de-
exportadores -empresas -exportadoras -de-desperdicios -y-
desechos -de-fundicion -de-productos -ferrosos -y-no-ferrosos/   Provides information on the n ational exporters register for 
companies exporting ferrous and non -ferrous waste and scrap 
metal.  
National Directorate of Med icines:  The 
Directorate is the autonomous authority 
responsible for implementing the Law on 
Medicines (Decree No. 1008 of the Legislative 
Assembly of the Republic of El Salvador), 
which seeks to safeguard public health by 
regulating and monitoring pharmace utical, 
cosmetic, hygiene and chemical products, 
medical devices and raw materials.   https://www.medicamentos.gob.sv/index.php/es/secciones -
m/como -importar/pasos -previos -al-proceso -de-importacion  
 
https://www.medica mentos.gob.sv/index. php/es/secciones -
m/como -importar  
 
 
https://www.medicamentos.gob.sv/index.php/es/servicios -
m/descargable s/uiedm -m 
 
 
 
 
https://www.medicamentos.gob.sv/index.php/es/servicios -
m/descargables/category/64 -guias -ue 
 
 
 
 
https://www.medicamentos.gob.sv/index.php/es/secciones -
m/importaciones -exportaciones -donaciones -menu  
 
 
 
 
https://www.medicamentos.gob.sv/index.php/es/servicios -
m/informes/uiedm -servicios/listado -de-cosmeticos -
higienicos -vigentes  
 
https://www.medicamentos.gob.sv/index.php/es/servicios -
m/listados  Sets out the steps prior to the import process.  
 
 
Expla ins how to import  medicines,  medical inputs/devices,  
cosmetic, hygiene and chemical products, as well as narco tic 
drugs,  psychotropic substances and precursor chemicals . 
 
Contains links to the forms and applications for special import 
permits (special visa), donations, exports, the creation of 
users and passwords on the medicines visa portal. The user 
guides for importing and exporting products regulated by the 
National Directorate of Medicines (DNM) are also available.  
 
Provides l inks to the Guide to procedures for controlled 
products classified as narcotics, psychotropics, chemical 
substances and products, and aggregates, as well as forms 
and applications for the import and export of controlled 
substances and products.  
 
Contains links to the following information:  
• Importing refurbished, pre -owned and reconditioned 
medical equipment.  
• Importing guidelines for specific cases of pharmaceutical 
and related products.  
 
Contains the current list of cosmetic and hygiene products.  
 
 
 
Sets out  the offi cial list of non -prescription medications.  
   
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Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock: 
This Ministry  is responsible for planning, 
regulating and coordinating all activities at 
the national and local levels concerning plan t 
and animal health. The Ministry shall 
coordinate the application of phytosanitary 
and animal health measures with other public 
and pr ivate sector entities as part of the 
integrated pest management concept.  
 https://www.mag.gob.sv/servicios/cuarentena -animal -y-
registro -veterinario/  
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/servicios/registro -y-fiscalizacion/  
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/servicios/registro -veterinario/  
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/servicios/registro -veterinario/  
 
 
 
 
https://sistemas.mag.gob.sv/cuarentena/f aces/gestionSolicit
ud/indexCites.xhtml   
 
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/pago -de-inspecciones -por-
autorizaciones -de-importacion/  
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/servicios/red -de-laboratorios -
veterinarios/  
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/dictamenes -de-donacion -origen -
vegetal/  
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/servicios/cuarentena -vegetal/  
 
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/registro -y-renovacion -de-
medicamentos -veterinarios -y-productos -afines/  
 
 
 
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/administracion -pesquera -y-
acuicola -2/  Provides a nimal quarantine information.  
 
 
Provides a ccess to information on plant quarantine.  
 
Provides v eterinary register information  
 
Provides g eneral information on services of the Unit 
responsible for the Convention on International Trade in 
Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) and 
requirements.  
 
Provides a ccess to the online CITES application and permits 
portal. The user manual for accessing the online CITES El 
Salvador applic ation portal is also available here.  
 
Describes how to pay for import licence inspections.  
 
 
Provides a ccess to information on the Network of Veterinary 
Diagnostic Laboratories.  
 
Defines information on the technical opinion on donations of 
plant origin.  
 
Provides a ccess to information on the registration and control 
of agricultural inputs.  
 
Provides a ccess to the list of licensed professionals, members 
of the relevant governing body ( Junta de Vigilancia ) of their 
profession, who can make registration req uests  for veterinary 
medicines and animal feed. It is a document that can be 
downloaded as an Excel file.  
 
Descri bes the fisheries and aquaculture administration. It 
grants and renews authorizations for fishing (artisanal, 
industrial, sport), aquaculture,  processing, export and 
marketing.  
Ministry of the Environment and Natural 
Resources  (MARN) : The Ministry is the 
lead institution for environmental matters, 
which promotes environmental protection, 
conservation and recovery through scientific 
policies, strategies and research.  https://cidoc.marn.gob.sv/por -categoria/?cat=formularios  
 
 
 
https://cidoc.marn.gob.sv/documentos/formulario -ambiental -
transporte -de-materiales -peligrosos -fa-tmp-04/ Website of the MARN Information and Documentation Centre, 
on which the registration forms requested by MARN are 
available.  
 
Provides a ccess to the environmental form for the 
transportation of hazardous materials.    
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https://cidoc.marn.gob.sv/documentos/formulario -para-el-
almacenamiento -de-materiales -peligrosos/  
 
http://apps.marn.gob.sv/kiosko/matpelonline.html  
 
https://cidoc.marn.gob.sv/documentos/formulario -para-
exportacion -de-residuos -desechos -peligrosos/  
 
https://cidoc.marn.gob.sv/documentos/formulario -ambiental -
para-importacion -de-sustancias -peligrosas -fa-isp-04/ 
 
https://cidoc.marn.gob.sv/documentos/formulario -para-
movimiento -transfronterizo -de-residuos/  
 
https://cidoc.marn.gob.sv/documentos/formulario -para-
exportacion -de-material -biologico/  
 
https://marn.gob.sv/servicios/permiso -para-exportacion -
importacion -y-reexportacion -de-especies -de-vida-silvestre/  
 
https://documentos -
varios.s3.amazonaws.com/Propuesta+Links+materiales+pelig
rosos+MARN -MINEC.pdf   
Provides a ccess to the form for the storage of hazardous 
materials.  
 
Provides links to t ransportation of hazardous materials queries.  
 
Provides a ccess to the form to export hazardous waste.  
 
 
Provides a ccess to the environmental form to import 
hazardous substances.  
 
Provides a ccess to the form for the cross -border movement of 
waste.  
 
Provides a ccess to th e form to export biological material.  
 
 
Provides a ccess to the permit to export, import or re -export 
wildlife species.  
 
The report on follow -up to the transport ation, storage, import 
and export procedures for hazardous substances and 
hazardous waste.  
Ministry of National Defence: This Ministry  
is responsible for defending the State's 
sovereignty and territorial integrity. Its 
functions include permitting and controlling 
the manufacture, import and export of, trade 
in, and possession and carrying of weapons, 
ammunition, explosives and similar items, in 
accordance with relevant legal provisions.  https://www.fuerzaarmada.mil.sv/?page_id=534  
 
 Provides a ccess to the portal of the Ministry of Defen ce, which 
contains links to import services and the website of the 
Logistics Department, where the requirement s for importing, 
marketing, exporting, manufacturing and storing chemical s, 
firearms, ammunition, similar items, explosives and 
pyrotechnics are s et out, in coordination with the Ministry of 
the Environment, Ministry of the Interior and Territorial 
Development, through the Fire Service, and the Central 
Reserve Bank.  
http://www.registr odearmas.mil.sv/?page_id=1844  
 Sets out t he special procedures and permits for firearms.  
http://www.registrodearmas.mil.sv/?page_id=2578  
 Provides a ccess to the customs registration application for 
items similar to firearms and ammunition for personal use.  
http://www.registrodearmas.mil.sv/?page_id=1026  
 Provides i nformation on special procedures and permit s for 
controlled chemicals.  
http://www.registrodearmas.mil.sv/?page_id=1023  
 Provides a ccess to special procedures and permits for 
explosives and pyrotechnics.    
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Ministry of Economic Affairs:  This 
Ministry is r esponsible for, among other 
things, consolidating and expanding the 
process of opening up trade, as a 
mechanism for access to more and better 
markets in order to boost exports and 
attract foreign direct investment.  https://www.economia.gob.sv/servicios/autorizacion -de-
introduccion -de-cilindros -para-glp-al-mercado -nacional/  
 
https://www.economia.gob.sv/servicios/autorizacion -para-
exportacion -reexportacion -de-glp/ 
 
https://www.economia.gob.sv/servicios/autorizacion -
importador -exportador -de-productos -derivados -del-petroleo/  
 
https://www.economia.gob.sv/servicios/autorizacion -de-
importacion -de-cilindros -para-glp/ 
 
https://www.economia.gob.sv/servicios/auto rizacion -de-
importacion -de-valvulas -y-reguladores -para-glp/ 
 
https://www.economia.gob.sv/servicios/emision -de-licencias -
de-importacio n-de-contingentes -agropecuarios -3/ Gives i nformation on the authorization to bring in  cylinders for 
liquefied gas to the domestic market.  
 
Contains information on the authorization to export and re -
export liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)  
 
Describes  the authorization for importers and exporters of 
petroleum products.  
 
Explains  the authorization to import LPG cylinders.  
 
 
Provides information on obtaining the authorization to import 
LPG valves and regulators.  
 
Explains  the issuing of agricultural quot a import licences  
Ministry of the Interior and Territorial 
Development: This Ministry i s responsible  
for empowering people, linking the different 
levels of government and actors that 
contribute to territorial development and 
good governance. It also leads the 
territorialization of public policies. In 
addition, the Ministry is responsible for the 
manageme nt and administration of the Fire 
Service of El Salvador.  https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/14/documents/
11161/download  Provides access to the service fees charged by the Fire Service 
of El Salvador.  
Ministry of Health:  This Ministry is 
responsible for determining, planning and  
implementing the national health policy. It 
issues relevant standards, and organizes, 
coordinates and evaluates the 
implementation of health -related activities.  
 
It carries out activities to control a nd 
monitor the essential conditions that food 
and beverages intended for public 
consumption must have (Articles 83, 88 
and 95 of the Health Code), carries out 
controls of chemical substances (Article 
117 of the Health Code) and keeps the 
register for the m arketing of alcohol and 
tobacco (Article 55 of the Health Code).  https://sisam.salud.gob.sv/bundles/minsalcenteotalimentos/
MANUAL_SISAM.pdf  
 
 
https://sisam.salud.gob.sv/admin/login#  
 
 
https://sisam.salud.gob.sv/bundles/minsalcenteotregistrosani
tario/Manual_RS.pdf  
 
https://www.salud.gob.sv/servicios/dictamen -tecnico -de-
condiciones -de-manejo -y-almacenamiento -de-productos -
quimicos/  
 
http://asp.salud.gob.sv/regulacion/pdf/manual/manual_susta
ncias_quimicas_peligrosas_v1.pdf  Provides a ccess to  the manual to register people and 
enterprises in the Environmental Health Information System 
(SISAM).  
 
Provides a ccess to the online registration system for food and 
beverages, alcohols and chemicals.  
 
Provides a ccess to the manual for the sanitary registration or 
renewal of foods and beverages.  
 
Provides i nformation on the technical opinion on conditions for 
handling and storing chemical products.  
 
 
The procedures manual for the issuance of an opinion on 
handling and storing hazardous chemicals.    
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Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
 
https://www.salud.gob.sv/servicios/extension -de-
certificacion -libre-venta/  
 
 
 
 
https://www.salud.gob.sv/servicios/autorizacion -para-
importar -alimentos -preparados -materias -primas -y-aditivos -
alimenta rios/ 
 
https://www.salud.gob.sv/servicios/reconocimiento -del-
registro -sanitario -para-miembros -de-la-union -aduanera/  
 
https://www.salud.gob.sv/servicios/autorizacion -de-usuarios -
para-producir -o-importar -alcoholes/    
Provides information on issuing a certificate of free sale: 
Official export document for all products that have obtained 
their r espective sanitary registration certificate, which states 
that they are authorized for free sale in the national territory 
and are fit for human consumption.  
 
Provides information on the authorization to import prepared 
foods, raw materials and food additi ves. 
 
 
Provides i nformation on recognition of the Sanitary Register for 
members of the Customs Union.  
 
Provides information on the authorization for users to produce 
and import alcohols.  
Ministry of Public Works and Transport: 
This Ministry is the governing institution for 
the planning and carrying out of public 
works, and for the intelligent management 
of transport, which promotes the country's 
economic and social development.   https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/vmt/services?p
age=1   
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/vmt/document
s/otros -documentos -normativos  General procedures related to freight transportation and traffic 
flows ar e consolidated on this web page.  
Ministry of Labour and Social Security:  
This Ministry is the governing body for the 
public administration of labour and it is 
responsible for formulating, implementing 
and overseeing the country's socio -
occupational policy. It also coordinates 
autonomous institutions pursuant to the law.  https://www .mtps.gob.sv/servicios/reexportacion -de-
maquinaria/  Contains information on the re -export or movement of 
machinery.  
 
    
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1.1(b) applied rates of duties and taxes of any kind imposed on or in connection with importation or exportation;  
 
Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
Executive Autonomous Ports Commission  https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/50/documents/
12212/download  Tariffs  of El Salvador's International Airport San Óscar Arnulfo 
Romero y Galdámez. Sets out a ll the fees charged at the 
International Airport for aircraft, passengers and freight.  
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/50/documents/
12213/download  
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/cepa/documen
ts/manuales -basicos -de-organizacion  Includes all the fees for port services at the Port of Acajutla 
and its regulations.  
https://www.cepa.gob.sv/servicios/pliego -tarifario -de-puerto -
de-la-union/  Contains El Salvador's port fee schedule in force at the Port of 
La Unión.  
Directorate -General of Customs of El 
Salvador  https://adua na2.mh.gob.sv/SAC/  Provides a ccess to the online tool with information on the 
electronic tariff platform, which allows user s to access quickly 
and easily all information held by the tariff nomenclature body, 
such as general data, duties and taxes, and rela ted provisions 
(trade treaties, required permits and restrictions), associated 
with each tariff item to be declared in El Salvador, thereby 
facilitating import and export processes.  
Ministry of National Defence  http://www.registrodearmas.mil.sv/?page_id=1039  Contains the tariffs for various procedures for the import 
and/or export of chemicals and controlled products.  
Ministry of Economic Affairs  http://infotrade.minec.gob.sv/aranceles -de-importacion/  
 
 
http://infotrade.minec.gob.sv/sistema -arancelario -
centroamericano -2022/  
 Import tariff duties applied by El Salvador under the various 
trade agreements in force can be consulted here.  
Information on the seventh version of the Central American 
Tariff System and the tariff reduction programmes under 
El Salvador's free trade agreements   
Ministry of Health. Environmental Health 
Directorate  http://asp.salud.gob.sv/regulacion/pdf/manual/manual_susta
ncias_quimicas_peligrosas_v1.pdf   The procedures manual for the issuance of an opinion for the 
handling of hazardous chemica ls, which includes the list of 
chemicals and the list of services and unit costs.  
 
    
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1.1(c) fees and charges imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with importation, exportation or transit;  
 
Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
Central Reserve Bank, CIEX El Salvador  https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/pregun tas-
frecuentes/#import   
 
 
 
 
 
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/guia -de-
usuario -import/   
 
 
 
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/guia -de-
usuario -import/  Sets out the i mport authorization tariffs of the Ministry of 
Agriculture and Livestock, the National Directorate of 
Medicines (Import, Export and Donations of Medicines Unit, 
and Narcotics Unit), the Directorate -General of Customs, the 
Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of the Environment 
and Natural Resources, and the Ministry of Health.  
 
Provides a ccess to the guide for the payment of sani tary 
registration, renewal or recognition and laboratory analysis of 
food and beverages , through the Foreign Trade Facilitation 
System (SFCE).  
 
Contains a link to the user guide for the annuity  payment 
made to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, through the 
Foreign Trade Facilitation System (SFCE).  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/gu ia-de-
usuario -import/  Contains a l ink to the s teps to follow to make  the payment for 
the non -intrusive inspection service (SINI) fee, through the 
Foreign Trade Facilitation System (SFCE).  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/preguntas -
frecuentes/#export  Sets out the t ariffs for services provided to exporters on behalf 
of CIEX El  Salvador and the Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock.  
https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/pago -
electronico -servicios -ciex-el-salvador/  Provides information on electronic payments, tariffs, steps to 
follow and participating financial system banks.  
Directorate -General of Customs  https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/actos -previos/  
 
 
 
 
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/servicios/sistema -integrado -
aduanero -de-pagos -siap/ 
 
 
 
 
 
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/dga/document
s/290944/download  Details the preliminary actions that users may carry out before 
submitting the goods declaration to Customs, in order to 
ensure a proper application of customs legislation and foreign 
trade -related regulations stipulated by other institutions.  
 
The Directorate -General of Customs, with the aim of providing 
an efficient and high -quality serv ice, makes the Integrated 
Customs Payment System (SIAP) available to generate one -off 
payment orders and ASYCUDA World payment controls. It is 
important to note that users must register with a user name 
and password.  
 
The Integrated Customs Payment System user guide.  
National Directorate of Medicines  https://www.medicamentos.gob.sv/index.php/es/normativa -
m/leyesdnm -m/312 -decreto -no-417-aranceles  Provides i nformation on the fees charged for National 
Directorate of Medicines' services and licences.    
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Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock  https://www.transparenc ia.gob.sv/institutions/43/documents/
5668/download   
 
https://www.mag.gob.sv/registro -y-renovacion -de-
medicamentos -veterinarios -y-productos -afines/  The service rates list of the General -Directorate of Plant and 
Animal Health.  
 
Provides access to the list of licensed professionals, members 
of the relevant governing body ( Junta de Vigilancia ) of their 
profession, who can make registration requests  for veterinary 
medicines and animal feed. It is a document that can be 
downloaded as an Excel file.  
Ministry of Health. Environmental Health 
Directorate  http://asp.salud.gob.sv/regulacion/pdf/acuerdos/acuerdo_11
_fondo_actividades_especiales_autorizacion_precios_venta_p
roductos_y_prestacion_servicios.pdf   
 The service rates list of t he Ministry of Health.  
 
 
1.1(d) rules for the classification or valuation of products for customs purposes;  
 
Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
Directorate -General of Customs  https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/servicios/clasificacion -arancelaria -
de-mercancias/  
 
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/servicios/consultas -de-valoracion -
de-mercancias -varias -vehiculos -naves -y-aeronaves/  
 
https: //www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/dga/document
s/290934/download  
 
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/dga/document
s/290941/download  
 
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/dga/document
s/290942/download  Provides i nformation on the tariff classification of goods. 
Procedures and requirements.  
 
Details the  goods valuation enquiries. Procedures and 
requirements.  
 
The customs valuation declaration  
 
 
The imported goods customs valuation declaration.  
 
 
Instruction s for filling out the imported goods customs 
valuation declaration.  
 
    
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1.1(e) laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of general application relating to rules of origin;  
 
Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
Central Reserve Bank, CIEX El Salvador  https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/certificados
-de-origen -por-pais/ Provides access to the forms  for preferential and 
non-preferential certificates of origin for exports and to the 
instructions on how to fill them out.  
Directorate -General of Customs  https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/criterio s-de-origen/  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/marco -legal/  
 
 
 
 
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/dga/document
s/190427/download  Under the Customs Operations Manual, there is a page on 
Origin Criteria which contains the  following information:  
• When to submit the Certificate of Origin under the FTA with 
Mexico.  
• Transhipment, transit and direct shipment criteria under 
the free trade agreements signed by El Salvador, except 
the General Treaty on Central American Economic 
Integration.  
• Formalities to be completed for the Certificate of Origin 
under the Central American - Dominican Republic - United 
States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA -DR). 
• Transhipment and direct shipment or international transit 
criteria established in the Cent ral American Regulations on 
the Origin of Goods, within the framework of the General 
Treaty on Central American Economic Integration.  
 
Provides a ccess to the legal framework page, on the DGA 
portal. On the left ha nd side is a menu providing access to 
agreements, decrees, advance rulings of origin, the tariff 
system and treaties.  
 
The Central American Regulations on the Origin of Goods. The 
origin of goods shall be determined and other related 
procedures shall be carried out in accordance with the 
provisions of these Regulations.  
Ministry of Economic Affairs  http://infotrade.minec.gob.sv/   Provides a ccess to El Salvador's free trade agreements with 
third countries which address rules of origin.  
 
    
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1.1(f) import, export or transit restrictions or prohibitions;  
 
Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
Central Reserve Bank, CIEX El Salvador  https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/requisitos -
por-producto -y-autorizaciones -que-requieren -de-otras-
instituciones/  Provides information on export products that require prior 
authorization to be exported and on the institutions that issue 
the authorizations. It also includes links to the relevant 
institutions' websites.  
Directorate -General of Customs  https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/servicios/importacion -definitiva -
de-mercancias/   
 
 
https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/servicios/exportacion -de-
mercancias/  Importation of goods . Sets out t he minimum requirements for 
the entry of goods from abroad for final use or consumption in 
the customs  territory.  
 
Exportation of goods . Sets out  the procedure and requirements 
for the exit of domestic or imported goods for final use or 
consumption abroad.  
National Directorate of Medicines  (DNM)  https://www.medicamentos.gob.sv/index.php/es/servicios -
m/listados/listad os-farmaceuticos/lomsc  The official list of medicines and controlled substances 
for 2021 of the DNM . It is updated annually  
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock  https://www.diariooficial.gob.sv/seleccion/30828   
 
 
https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/mag/ document
s/64555/download   Provisions to minimize the risk of introduction and spread of 
foot-and-mouth disease.  
 
Provisions prohibiting the registration, importation, exportation, 
manufacture, marketing and distribution of some active 
ingredients of pestic ides.  
Ministry of the Environment and 
Natural Resources  https://cidoc.marn.gob.sv/dow  Provides a ccess to the list of substances banned in El Salvador 
to protect the life and health of the population.  
https://cidoc.marn.gob.sv/resultados/?titulo=Acuerdo+52  Provides access  to Agreement No. 52 of El Salvador, 
establishing maximum limits for the import of ozone -depleting 
substances.  
Ministry of Culture: The Ministry is the 
entity responsible for ensuring the right to 
culture and strengthening Salvadoran 
identities, by fulfilling its role of protecting, 
conserving and disseminating cultural 
heritage and artistic expressions  https://www.transparencia.gob.sv/institutions/ministerio -de-
cultura/documents/reglamento -de-la-ley-
principal?status=301   
 Chapter 10 of the regulations for Special Law on the 
Protection of Cultur al Heritage of El Salvador addresses the 
export and import requirements for cultural goods.  
Ministry of National Defence  http://www.registrodearmas.mil.sv/?page_id=1882  
 
 
http://www.registrodearmas.mil.sv/?page_id=1065  
 
 
http://www.registrodearmas.mil.sv/?page_id=1882   Contains information on the import procedures for controlled 
goods.  
 
Gives a  list of laws and regulations relating to weapons, 
ammunition, explosives and similar items . 
 
Provides a ccess to the procedure for importing controlled items.    
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Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
National Civil Police Force  https://elsalvador.eregulations.org/media/Ley%20reguladora
%20de%20las%20actividades%20relativas%20a%20las%20
drogas.pdf  
 
https://www.pnc.gob.sv/servicios/division -de-armas -y-
explosivos/   Decree No. 153. Law regulating activities concerning drugs.  
 
 
 
Provides i nformation on the movement of firearms, 
ammunition, explosives, similar items and controlled chemical 
products.  
 
 
1.1(g) penalty provisions for breaches of import, export, or transit formalities;  
 
Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
Directorate -General of Customs  https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/d
ecretos/BD74FFD9 -FA90-41CA -ACA1 -2325E32671DD.pdf  National legislation for t he application of penalties  for breaches 
of foreign trade processes.  
National Directorate of Medicines  https://www.medicamentos.gob.s v/index.php/es/normativa -
m/leyesdnm -m/ley  Law on Medicines - Decree No. 1008 of th e Legislative 
Assembly of the Republic of El Salvador. The Law on Medicines 
classifi es breaches  (Articles 77 -79) related to import and 
export activities for products regulated by the Law.  
 
It also establishes a procedure for determining liability for 
non-compliance with the Law (Articles 85 -91). In the event 
that liability is established, economic or administrative 
penalties may be imposed (Articles 80 -84), such as the 
revocation, suspension or cancellation of the sanitary 
registration and/or operating lic ences.  
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock  https://www.mag.gob.sv/normativas -y-reglamentos/  Contains the:  
• Law on Plant and Animal Health. Title IX Breaches, 
sanctions and procedures. Chapter I. Breaches and 
penalties.  
• Law on the control of pesticides, fertilizers and products for 
agricultural use. Chapter IX. Penalties and procedures.  
Ministry of National De fence  http://www.registrodearmas.mil.sv/wp -
content/uploads/2017/03/TABLA -DE-SANCIONES -2002-
2015-WEB.pdf   The penalty provisions can be accesse d via the portal of the 
Ministry of National Defence (MDN) (1), by going to the 
"ASESORIA LEGAL" (legal advice) section (2), then to the 
"TABLA DE SANCIONES" (penalty table) heading (3), in order 
to be able to consult these provisions and the penalties' 
monetary amounts.  
 
    
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1.1(h) procedures for appeal or review;  
 
Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
General application of procedures  to 
institutions  https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/d
ecretos/E0325638 -A8AC -4E82-9B20-F167BDCD6897.pdf  The Law on Administrative Procedures, which establishes the:  
• Reconsideration procedure  (Articles 132 and 133)  
• Appeals procedure (Articles 134 and 135)  
• Extraordinary  review procedure (Articles 136 -138).  
National Directorate of Medicines  https://www.medicamentos.gob.s v/index.php/es/normativa
-m/leyesdnm -m/ley  Law on Medicines. Article 92 establishes the review appeal 
procedure.  
Internal Revenue and Customs Duty 
Appeals Court  https://www.taiia.gob.sv/servicios/tramite -del-recurso -de-
apelacion/  Details the administrative procedure to appeal decisions issued 
by the Customs Authority.  
 
 
1.1(i) agreements or parts thereof with any country or countries relating to importation, exportation, or transit; and  
 
Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
National Directorate of Medicines  https://www.incb.org/documents/Narcotic -Drugs/1961 -
Convention/convention_1961_en.pdf  Provisions relating to i nternational trade under  the Single 
Convention on Narcotic Drugs, 1961.   
Ministry of Economic Affairs  http://infotrade.minec.gob.sv/  The Trade Information System  website , which contain s 
El Salvador's free trade agreements with other States.  
 
 
1.1(j) procedures relating to the administration of tariff quotas.  
 
Institution and brief description of its 
duties  URL Description of the URL content  
Ministry of Economic Affairs  http://infotrade.minec.gob.sv/ue/administracion -del-
acuerdo/administracion -de-contingentes/  Provides l inks to the administration of quotas for the dif ferent 
trade agreements.  
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  (b) The Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) of website(s) referred to in paragraph 2.1 of 
Article 1  
 
No. Institution  URL 
1 Central Reserve Bank, Import and Export 
Processing Centre of El Salvador  https://www.bcr.gob.sv/  
2 Executive Autonomous Ports Commission  https://www.cepa.gob.sv/  
3 Salvadoran Coffee Council  http://www.csc.gob.sv/  
4 Directorate -General of Customs  https://sitio.aduana.gob.sv/  
5 National Directorate of Medicines  https://medicamentos.gob.sv/index.php/es/  
6 Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock  https://www.mag.gob.sv/  
7 Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources  https://marn.gob.sv/  
8 Ministry of Culture  https://www.cultura.gob.sv/  
9 Ministry of National Defence  https://www.fuerzaarmada.mil.sv/  
10 Ministry of Economic Affairs  https://www.economia.gob.sv/  
11 Ministry of the Interior and Territorial Development  https://www.gobernacion.gob.sv/  
12 Ministry of Health  https://www.salud.gob.sv/  
13 Ministry of Public Works and Transport  https://www.mop.gob.sv/  
14 Ministry of Labour and Social Security  https://www.mtps.gob.sv/  
15 National Civilian Police Force - Counter -Narcotics 
Division  https://www.pnc.gob.sv/  
16 Internal Revenue and Customs Duty Appeals Court  https://www.taiia.gob.sv/  
 
 
(c) The contact information of the enquiry points referred to in paragraph 3.1  
 
Institution  Contact details  
Central Reserve Bank, CIEX El 
Salvador  Address: Alameda Juan Pablo II entre 15 y 17 Avenida Norte, 
San Salvador.  
 
Tel. (+503) 2281 -8000 
Email:  
cieximportaciones@bcr.gob.sv ;  
ciexexportaciones@bcr.gob.sv   
Executive Autonomous Ports 
Commission  Address: Bulevar de los Héroes, Colonia Miramonte, Ce ntro Comercial 
Metrocentro, Edificio Torre Roble, San Salvador, El Salvador  
 
Tel. (+503) 2537 -1300 
Email: administrador.web@cepa.gob.sv  
Salvadoran Coffee Council  Address:  Final de la 1° Av. Norte y 13 Calle Poniente. Santa Tecla, 
Instalaciones del MAG  
 
Tel. (+503) 2505 -6600 
WhatsApp:  Tel. (+503) 7572 -2338 
Email: csc@csc.gob.sv   
Directorate -General of Customs  Address: Carretera  Panamericana, Km. 11 1/2 , Ilopango  
 
Tel. (+503) 2237 -5182 
Email: usuario@aduana.gob.sv  
National Directorate of Medicines  Address: Blv. Merliot y Av. Jayaque, Edif. Jayaque, Edif. DNM, Urb. 
Jardines del Volcá n, Santa Tecla, La Libertad, El Salvador, Central 
America.  
 
Tel. (+503) 2522 -5000  
Email: info@medicamentos.gob.sv  
Ministry of Agriculture and 
Livestock  Address: Final 1a. Avenida Norte, 13 Calle Oriente y A v. Manuel 
Gallardo. Santa Tecla, La Libertad. Republic of El Salvador, C entral 
America  
 
Tel. (+503) 2210 -1700 
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  Institution  Contact details  
Ministry of the Environment and 
Natural Resources  Address: Kilómetro  5½ Carretera A Santa Tecla, Calle y Colonia Las 
Mercedes, Edificios MARN San Salvador , El Salvador , Central America  
 
Tel. (+503) 2132 -6276 
Email: medioambiente@marn.gob.sv  
Ministry of Culture  Address: Edificio A -5 Plan Maestro, Centro de Gobierno, Alameda Juan 
Pablo II y calle Guadalupe, San Salvador, El Salvador.  
 
Tel. (+503) 2501 -4400 
Email: comunicaciones@cultura.gob.sv  
Ministry of Nation al Defence  Address: Estado Mayor, Alameda Manuel Enrique Araujo, San  Salvador.  
 
Tel. (+503) 2250 0134 ; (+503) 2250-0100   Ext. 4101  
Email:  
oir@mdn.mil.sv ;  
direcciondelogistica@mdn.mil.sv  
Ministry of Economic Affairs  Address: Alameda Juan Pablo II y Calle Guadalupe, Centro de 
Gobierno, Complejo Plan Maestro Edificio C -1 y C-2. San Salvad or, 
El Salvador , Central America.  
 
Tel. (+503) 2590 -5600 
Email: informacion@economia.gob.sv  
Ministry of the Interior and 
Territorial Development  Address: 9 Calle Poniente y 15 Av. Norte, Centro de Gobiern o 
San Salvador.  
 
Tel. (+503) 2527 -7000 
Email: oirmigob@gobernacion.gob.sv  
Ministry of Health  Address: Calle Arce No.827, San Salvador,  
El Salvador, C entral America . 
 
Tel. (+503) 2591 -7000 
Email: webmaster@salud.gob.sv  
Ministry of Public Works and 
Transport  Address: Plantel La Lechuza, Carretera a Santa Tecla Km. 5 1/2, 
San Salvador, Rep ublic of El Salvador, Central America . 
 
Tel. (+50 3) 2528 -3000 
Email: info@mop.gob.sv  
Ministry of Labour and Social 
Security  Address: Alameda Juan Pablo II y 17 Ave. Nte. Edificios 2, 3 y 4, 
Centro de Gobierno , San Salvador, El Salvador, Central America . 
 
Tel. (+503) 2529 -3700 
Email: buzon.sugerencias@mtps.gob.sv  
National Civilian Police Force, 
Counter -Narcotics Division  Address: Policía Nacional Civil de E l Salvador 6ta. Calle Oriente entre 
8va y 10ma Ave. Sur # 42 Barrio La Vega, San Salvador, El Salvador, 
Central America . 
 
Tel. (+503) 2527 -1000 
Email: comunicacion.pnc@gmail.com  
Internal Revenue and Customs 
Duty Appeals Court  Address: 91ª. Avenida Norte No 205, entre 1ª. y 3ª. Calle Poniente, 
Colonia Escalón, San Salvador.  
 
Tel. (+503) 2244 -4200, (+503) 2244 -4206 
Email: tribunal.apelaciones@mh.gob. sv  
 
 
Article 10, paragraph 4.3  
 
The Import and Export Processing Centre (CIEX El Salvador) is administered by the Central Reserve 
Bank (BCR), and is El Salvador's single window for foreign trade, which centralizes, streamlines and 
simplifies the legally established arrangements for the registration, authorization and issuance of 
documents of the various state institutions involved in import  and export  operations.  
 G/TFA/N/SLV/2/Rev.1  
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  The institution and agencies involved in CIEX El Salvador procedures are:  
• Ministry of Finance.  
• Ministry of Health.  
• Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock  
• Ministry of National Defence  
• Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources  
• Ministry of Economic Affairs  
• National Directorate of Medicines  
• International Regional Organization for Plant and Animal Health (OIRSA).  
 
The services provided by CIEX El Salvador are:  
• Prior approval for imports  
• Import  visas 
• Export authorizations  
• Customs documents for exports  
• Certificates of origin  
• Transport documents  
• Electronic payments  
 
The CIEX El Sal vador systems are therefore connected to the various systems of public institutions 
and agencies.  We thus help importers, exporters and carriers to obtain their prior approval, licences, 
certificates and transport documents, electronically, with an average  authorization time of 37 
seconds.  
 
For more information on CIEX El Salvador  see:  https://www.ciexelsalvador.gob.sv/ciexelsalvador/   
 
Article 10, paragraph 6.2  
 
For information on the requirements, authorization and registration processes for persons seeking 
to become customs brokers, see the following web page:  
https://sitio.a duana.gob.sv/servicios/autorizacion -de-agente -aduanero/   
 
Article 12, paragraph 2.2  
 
Directorate -General of Customs  Address: Carretera Panamericana, Km. 11 1/2 , Ilopango  
Tel. (+503) 2237 -5182 
Email:  usuario@ad uana.gob.sv  
 
System technical assistance  
Tel. (+503) 2237 -5080 and (+503) 2237 -5006 
Email: asistencia@aduana.gob.sv    
 
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