Trading Across Borders in El Salvador

These tables list the procedures necessary to import and exports a standardized cargo of goods in El Salvador. The documents required to export and import the goods are also shown.

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 Nature of Export ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation4415
Customs clearance and technical control475
Ports and terminal handling390
Inland transportation and handling3300
Totals:14880
 Nature of Import ProceduresDuration (days)US$ Cost
Documents preparation3340
Customs clearance and technical control290
Ports and terminal handling390
Inland transportation and handling2300
Totals:10820
 Export documents Import documents
Bill of ladingBill of lading
Cargo release orderCargo release order
Certificate of originCertificate of origin
Commercial invoiceCommercial invoice
Customs export declarationCustoms import declaration
Packing listPacking list
Technical standard/health certificateTechnical standard/health certificate
Terminal handling receiptsTerminal handling receipts