El Salvador enables electronic authorization to import agricultural inputs

The Central Reserve Bank (BCR), the National Registry Center (CNR) and the Secretariat of Commerce and Investment launched an initiative that seeks to facilitate foreign trade operations in El Salvador, both import and export. This consists of a special electronic authorization to import inputs for agricultural and livestock use through the Foreign Trade Facilitation System (SFCE) of the BCR, which will favor companies that bring essential samples or raw materials to the country for the agricultural industry. such as fertilizers, livestock feed, pet food, pesticides, veterinary medicines, among others. This service significantly reduces permit obtaining times, going from five days to 37 seconds.