El Salvador Medical Equipment Import Process (USA → El Salvador)
This guide helps El Salvadorn hospitals, clinics, distributors, and licensed importers understand the process of importing pre-owned medical equipment from the United States.
Export-Ready Documentation
All documentation prepared to support El Salvadorn customs requirements
Faster Clearance
Reduced customs delays through accurate pre-shipment documentation
Export Support
From quote to shipment, we prepare equipment for export from the USA
Regulatory Authority: Dirección Nacional de Medicamentos (DNM)
Pre-owned medical equipment can be legally imported into El Salvador with proper documentation and regulatory compliance.
Classification System
Class I, IIa, IIb, III (aligned with international standards)
Registration Timeframe
5-6 months for new registration
License Validity
5 years with renewal
Local Representative
Required for foreign manufacturers
Registration Fees
- • All classes: USD 75 for new registration
Import Duties and Taxes
Import duties 0% for most medical equipment under CAFTA-DR
VAT Rate
13% (IVA)
Additional Charges
- • DNM registration fees
- • Customs processing
- • Port handling
Shipping to El Salvador
Air Freight
Transit: 5-10 business days
Airport: Óscar Arnulfo Romero International Airport (SAL), San Salvador
Sea Freight
Transit: 4-6 weeks
Port: Port of Acajutla
Buyer Responsibility Notice
Buyer is responsible for all El Salvadorn regulatory approvals including DNM registration, customs clearance, duties, and post-import certification. Rotala International provides export documentation from the USA; all El Salvadorn import compliance is the buyer's responsibility.
Required Documents Checklist
From Rotala International (USA)
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
- Certificate of Origin
Required in El Salvador
- DNM Product Registration
- Certificate of Free Sale
- GMP or ISO 13485 certification
- Spanish labeling and Instructions for Use
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