Regional Consensus Against Scanning Fee in El SalvadorRegional agreements establish reciprocal and non-discriminatory treatment for international land freight transport services between Central American countries.Wednesday, April 2, 2014
An article in Elperiodico.com.gt reports that "...The deputy ministers of Foreign Trade of Central America agreed yesterday that Guatemala would send a complete analysis, which demonstrates that the charge of $18 being made in El Salvador for carrying out non intrusive revisions contravenes trade regulations and affects the region. " Source: elperiodico.com.gt El Salvador: Congress Reaffirms NO to Scanning FeeFebruary 2014 Congress has confirmed the exemption from payment of $18 for non intrusive inspections of all goods, including exports and imports. El Salvador: President Vetoes Suspension of Scanner FeeFebruary 2014 Salvadoran exporters and importers will continue to pay the $18 fee per load and only goods passing through will be exempt from the fee. El Salvador: Request for Repayment of Scanner FeesJanuary 2014 While in customs offices the $18 fee is still being charged, those employers affected by it are concerned and are asking for a refund of what they have already paid. Customs Offices in El Salvador: Suspension of $18 FeeJanuary 2014 President Funes has asked Congress to suspend for 180 days the fee charged for inspecting goods in transit using scanners.
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