Honduras - 2.3.6 Land Border Crossing of El Amatillo
Overview
With normal attention in the clearance of goods and customs operations corresponding to import, export and transit of land cargo carriers works the Customs "El Amatillo in the municipality of Goascoran, Valle, informed the Customs Administration of Honduras.
The entrance to the customs of El Salvador from Honduras is made passing over a bridge about a hundred meters before the customs, bridge that was collapsed, with an access to the customs with great difficulty because of the narrowness of the road, and once you leave the bridge, you have to make a sharp turn, when the customs building was in front, slowing down the circulation.
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Border crossing point location and contact |
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Name of border crossing point |
El Amatillo |
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Province or district |
Valle |
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Nearest city with distance from the border crossing |
Nacaome 36.1 km |
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Latitude |
14° 30' 00" |
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Longitude |
88° 48' 00" |
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Managing authority / Agency |
Honduran Customs Administration |
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Contact person |
Fausto Calix |
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Travel schedules |
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Nearest international airport |
Tocotín International Airport 170.5 km Travel time by truck: 2 h 22 min Travel time by car: 2 h 22 min |
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Nearest port |
Port of Amapala 60.4 km Travel time by truck: 1 h 41 min Travel time by car: 1 h 41 min |
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Closest location with operating wholesale markets, or with significant manufacturing or production capacity. |
Nacaome Municipal Market 34.8 km Travel time by truck: 38 min Travel time by car: 38 min |
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Additional information |
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Opening hours |
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Monday |
6:00–22:00 |
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Tuesday |
6:00–22:00 |
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Wednesday |
6:00–22:00 |
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Thursday |
6:00–22:00 |
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Friday |
6:00–22:00 |
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Saturday |
6:00–22:00 |
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Sunday |
6:00–22:00 |
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National holidays |
New Year's Eve (January 1) Good Friday (March/April) Holy Saturday (March/April) Easter (March/April) Labor Day (May 1) Independence Day (September 15) Christmas (December 25)
Border points between Honduras and its neighboring countries usually close on these holidays. However, it is important to check with border authorities for up-to-date information on closing times. |
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Seasonal limitations |
September-November |
Daily capacity
It is one of the most important entry and exit points between both countries. This border crossing is a crucial route for trade and transport of people, generating a significant level of traffic on a daily basis.
As for the traffic of private cars in El Amatillo, it is important to bear in mind that this border point is mainly used by commercial cargo vehicles and freight transport. While there is no specific lane for private cars separate from cargo traffic, lines of vehicles are usually established in order of arrival to facilitate the process of reviewing documents and customs procedures.
Given the constant flow of commercial vehicles, the El Amatillo border crossing can experience periods of high congestion and extended wait time, especially during peak hours and peak business days.
Customs clearance
The Original Invoice must be formulated in the Spanish language or its corresponding translation attached. That commercial invoice shall contain at least the following information:
- Name and address of the seller;
- Place and date of issue;
- Name and address of the buyer of the goods;
- Detailed description of the goods, by make, model or style;
- Quantity of the goods;
- Unit and total value of the goods; and
- Terms agreed with the seller. When the commercial description of the goods included in the commercial invoice comes in code or codes, the importer must attach to the invoice a list of the information duly decoded.
2. Letter of the means of transport (original):
- Present the transport document that has been contracted and negotiated.
3. Customs Value Declaration (DVA) (original)
4. FAUCA (simple copy):
- Certificate of Origin
5. Phytosanitary Export Certificate of the country of origin (simple copy)
6. category A and B: Phytosanitary certificate (original)
In the case of urgent shipments (DE SOCORRO), the clearance procedure established in Decree No. 147-2020 — Law for the Facilitation of International Humanitarian Assistance in the Event of Disaster and Initial Recovery will apply.
