El Salvador
El Salvador Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Copy of passport
- Copy of visa
- Customs declaration
- Business visa or residence and work permit
- Letter from employer stating employment
- Confirmation to return articles such as household machinery, works of art, electronics and so on
- Power of attorney
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- MUST BE IN EL SALVADOR IN ORDER TO CLEAR SHIPMENT.
- Phytosanitary certificate is required from both country of origin and destination in order to ship plants and vegetable products.
- Value list of paintings and artifacts are necessary because it is illegal to export any kind of artifact or painting unless you are able to prove that it was brought into the country with a value list.
**Always check with local authorities for any questions regarding prohibited items, automobiles, restricted goods and duty-free entry of household goods, alcohol, pets and so on.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Alcohol
- Drugs
- Pornographic materials
- Ammunition and firearms
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Requires a passport to import
PETS
- Phytosanitary and veterinary certificate from country of origin and destination country required
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of El Salvador’s customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate.**
