El Salvador duty free

The following goods may be imported into El Salvador by travellers over the age of 18 without incurring customs duty:

• 500g of tobacco in any form.
• 5L of alcoholic beverages.
• 2kg of sweets.
• Goods to the value of US$500.

Prohibited Imports

Firearms, explosives, ammunitions and other weapons except with a special Ministry of Defence permit.

There are restrictions on the import of fruit, vegetables, plants and animals and meat products. Ham and sausage are only allowed if sterilised by heat, boneless and hermetically canned.

Prohibited Exports

Firearms and ammunition.