The customs of the Dominican Republic and El Salvador signed a Mutual recognition agreement (ARM), within the framework of the meeting of directors of Customs of the Americas and the Caribbean, extending with it the list of countries in which Dominican exporters and importers have commercial and customs facilities.
He agreementsigned by the administrative deputy director of the General Directorate of Customs (DGA), Francis Almonte, on behalf of the general director, Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, seeks to increase the commercial relations between both countriesestablish a Mutual Trust Frame For the reciprocal recognition of certifications, conformity evaluations and security controls that both implement customs.
In addition, reduce operating costs in imports and exports from and from any of the countries, as well as avoid duplication and expedite merchandise offices.
This covenant He signed taking into account the highest standards of trade facilitation promoted by the World Customs Organization (OMA).
Other benefits
Another important benefit of this agreementcertified companies will receive as authorized economic operators (OAS) from the two countries, receiving a treatment in accordance with such certification in any of the ports and airports of the reciprocal nation.
This firm represents a significant milestone for commercial relations between both countries.
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At the meeting of Customs Directors of the Americas and the Caribbean, the Action Plan for the Adhesion of the Republic of El Salvador was held to the Mutual Recognition Agreement of the Americas and the Caribbean, of which, also, the Dominican Republic and ten other countries are signing, enlarging the scope of it, for the benefit of the Dominican trade.
In May 2022, the DGA signed in San Pablo, Brazil, a Mutual recognition agreement With ten countries in the region to give more customs facilities to the OAS of these countries, passing to 11 with the inclusion of El Salvador.
