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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport of customer (original) and a copy
Residence Permit
Certificate of Residence Change
Foreign citizens require a Resident Visa, temporary Resident Permit or
Work Permit
- Certification of Migratory Movement
obtained from the Salvadorian Migration Direction in El Salvador after
client arrives to El Salvador. (Consignee is the only one who can
obtain this document.)
- If a returning Salvadorean citizen,
he must show proof he has been residing outside El Salvador for at least
three years and they are allowed $15,000 CIF, duty free.
Inventory (preferably in Spanish) original and one copy which shows
electrical appliances – have to specify brand name, model and serial number
- Inventory must be detailed showing exact amounts of each item in the
shipment
- Detailed packing list needs to be made by the owner, using the packing
list made by the packers. This needs to show the value of each item (with
lower values (1/3 is OK for customs purposes) than the ones shown in the
Insurance Certificate), the approximate weight of each item, and the numer
of each item
Example: 10 pairs of shoes, 5 pounds, $500.00. You,
the shipper, will need to make this list before the packing of your goods
takes place. If teh detailed list is not completed, there will be extra
charges of U.S. $125.00 for Customs to unload your shipment for a detailed
inspection. Customs will inspect and count each item in the shipment. After
this exam, the shipment will go through the normal Customs Clearance
process.
Above documents must be in order before shipment arrives, otherwise
shipment will incur storage charges and additional customs charges for the
customer's account
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CLEARANCE
Used household goods and personal effects are usually dutiable for foreign
citizens
Foreign citizens could avoid paying duties by obtaining a "Bank Guarantee"
for the amount that Customs evaluates the shipment at. The guarantee should be
renewed every six months and will permit Customs to collect duties on the
items not being re-exported when the foreign citizen leaves the country
Returning Salvadorian citizens, after more than three years abroad, may
import duty-free used or new household goods up to a maximum of U.S.
$15,000.00 of the C.I.F. value. Customs will tax anything in excess of this
amount.
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New items
Alcohol products
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Weapons and ammunition (special permit is required to import)
Pornographic materials
MOTOR VEHICLES
Subject to import duties based on C.I.F. value. Duty rates on autos would
vary depending on the auto's year and model. The highest percentage of duties
to be paid is 30% of the CIF value. Client will also pay the 13% sales tax.
Clearance of vehicles separate from household goods
Documents required:
- Title of Ownership (original), showing consignee as legal owner
- Original Invoice
- Original Passport
- Certificate from repair shop from origin showing it complies with
emission control requirements for gases, smoke and particles for such auto
type and model. Certificate should be obtained at least 60 days
before arrival.
New Autos
- Factory certification showing it
complies with emission control requirements for gases, smoke and particles
for such auto type and model
- Certificate (in Spanish) and
authenticated at a Salvadorian origin
PETS
Required documentation:
- Health certificate issued at the country of origin
- Vaccination certificate
Both documents need to be certified by the
Salvadorian Consulate at the country of origin
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general
guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays,
or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance.
Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.