Overview
The tables below show the governmental entities that oversee collecting revenues, ministries that control the entrance of medical or agricultural products to the country and import exemption taxes.
The import process starts by requesting tax exemption to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then authorization of Customs in order to collect the products at customs warehouse. When food is being imported, the permission needs to be requested to the Ministry of Health and Agriculture, depending on the type of food.
This document also provides a list of requirements and certificates to obtain permission to import.
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MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK (MAG) Address: Final 1ª. Av. Norte, 13 calle Oriente y Avenida Manuel Gallardo, Santa Tecla. La Libertad |
Name: Lic. Oscar Enrique Guardado Calderón Title: Agriculture and Livestock Minister E-mail: info@mag.gob.sv |
Tel. (503) 2210-1700, ext.2355 Tel. (503) 2210-1755 Min. Off. Fax (503) 2534-9850 Min. Off. |
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Summary of Role and Services: The roles of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock are set out in the Regulations of the Executive and special laws. Its general functions are:
Main UN counterparts in Country: WFP, FAO Other Governmental counterparts: IICA |
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FINANCE DEPARTMENT Boulevard "Los Héroes" No. 1231, San Salvador, El Salvador, C.A. |
Name: Mr. José Alejandro Zelaya Title: Treasurer |
Tel. (503) 2244-3000 PBX (503) 2244-3001 Min. Off. Email: ministro@mh.gob.sv |
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Summary of Role and Services: Carry out technical assessment of economic projects or programs pre-investment and public investment requiring funding of public money and other powers as are prescribed by law or regulation. Within the powers previously understood, especially the incumbent Deputy Minister of Finance, there are following: - Ministry of administrative management, including matters relating to buildings and equipment; - Monitor and evaluate the overall damages/losses after natural disasters; - Management of FOPROMID fund (Civil Protection and Military Fund for Disaster management). |
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MINISTRY OF PUBLIC HEALTH Calle Arce No.827 ,San Salvador, El Salvador |
Name: Mr. Francisco Alabi Montoya Title: Health Minister
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Tel.: (503) 2591-7000 PBX (503) 2591-7551 Email: francisco.alabi@salud.gob.sv |
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Summary of Role and Services: The below list describes the information on the formalities or services that the Ministry of Public Health offers in relation to the supervision and control of food and beverages. The Ministry is also in charge to monitor the increase of diseases in emergency situations, being part of the Emergency Technical Health Commission. Main UN counterparts in Country: PAHO (WHO) |
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OIRSA (International Regional Organization for Agricultural Sanitation) Final Pasaje Isolde, Calle Ramón Belloso 1,Colonia Escalón, San Salvador, El Salvador, Centroamérica |
Name: Mr. Efrain Medina Guerra Title: Executive Director
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Tel.: (503) 2209-9200 Ext 102 (Dir. Office) (503) 2228-7841/7899 Email: comunicaciones@oirsa.org Fax: (503) 2263-1128 |
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Summary of Role and Services: Oirsa strategy recognizes the importance of working to strengthen, maintain and manage an information system on agricultural health and food safety; for the prevention, control and eradication of pests and diseases, facilitating agricultural trade and knowledge of current legislation. All incoming food to El Salvador must be inspected and cleared by OIRSA. |
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MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Calle El Pedregal, Blvd. Cancillería. Ciudad Merliot, Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador. C.A. |
Name: Mrs. Alexandra Hill Tinoco Title: Minister of Foreign Affairs |
Tel.: (503) 2231 1001 Fax: (503) 2231-1180 Email: webmaster@rree.gob.sv |
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Summary of Role and Services: Provide guidance and support to the Humanitarian organizations for what regards to bi-lateral and multi-lateral agreements/MoUs/contracts with Government institutions. It is the main counterpart for the import/export of commodities/items/equipment in/out of the country. Consular services, scholarships, authenticates govt. documents, step visas for foreigners, libraries, step income for Salvadorans, historical archive. |
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Division of Food Assistance 10 Avenida Sur y Calle Mexico Barrio San Jacinto, frente a ex casa Presidencial, San Salvador |
Name: Ms. Wendy Rogel de Fuentes Title: Chief Department Email: |
Tel.: (503) 2133 1206 (503) 7288 3531
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Summary of Role and Services: Responsible for coordinating humanitarian food assistance in country. Through DAA manages the 4 Government warehouses in Zapotitán, Santa Ana, San Rafael Cedros and San Miguel. It provides assistance to vulnerable groups and emergency response rations. |
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Civil Protection Lotificación Las Americas, KM 23.5 Carretera de San Salvador a Quetzaltepeque, Municipio de Nejapa, San Salvador, El Salvador |
Name: Mr. Luis Alonso Amaya Durán Title: Director Building E-mail: prensa@proteccioncivil.gob.sv |
Tel.: (503) 2201-2440
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https://www.proteccioncivil.gob.sv/
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Summary of Role and Services: Manage and coordinate with the institutions of the National System of Civil Protection, the actions of Prevention and Mitigation of Disasters and Emergencies throughout the country, in order to safeguard the life and protect the assets of the inhabitants of El Salvador, through an optimal use of resources in order to assist affected people, guaranteeing an immediate and effective response to the needs derived from a catastrophic event.: It is responsible to procure for the Emergency Technical Commissions for:
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FUSADES Boulevard y Urbanización Santa Elena ,Antiguo Cuscatlán, La libertad, El Salvador
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Name: Lic. Javier Castro Title: Director Ejecutivo Name: Ms. Mirian Santos Title: Laboratory contact |
Tel.: (503) 2248-5600 PBX Fax: (503) 2278-3356 Tel.: (503) 2248-5681 Lab Off. Fax: (503) 2248-5669 Lab Off. Email: laboratorio@fusades.org.sv |
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Summary of Role and Services: The Quality Laboratory Comprehensive FUSADES is a research center and laboratory services, characterized by excellent quality, reliability and credibility, and whose objective is to contribute to sustainable development of El Salvador. It is a key support for the agricultural sector, food and beverages sector and in the area of environment. |
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CEN - POSCO |
Name: Mr. Edgar Morales Barahona Title: General Manager |
Tel. & Fax: (503) 2262-1510 Cell.: (503) 7643-4871 Email:cenposco@yahoo.com. |
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Summary of Role and Services: Supervise and certify the quality and quality (Q&Q) of the food at origin in Country and upon to the arrival to the different warehouses; pest control for maize, beans, rice, flour, sorghum, among others. Also, supply of equipment, installation of fumigation systems and calibration of lab equipment.
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