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Official Packing List for Returning Salvadorans

Dear Partners and Clients,

To support all Salvadorans returning under the Human Mobility Law, we are sharing with you the official packing list authorized by the General Directorate of Customs (DGA).

This list – attached to this email – is an essential guide to help you prepare your household goods shipment properly, ensuring eligibility for the tax exemptions and benefits recently confirmed by the authorities.

✅ Key Benefits Under the Law:

Up to $100,000 in household goods per family – tax free.

Up to $100,000 in work tools – tax free.

Up to 2 vehicles exempt from import taxes, subject to age restrictions and ownership requirements.

✅ Examples of Authorized Household Goods:
Furniture, home appliances, electronics, musical instruments, bicycles, books, toys, kitchenware, garden tools, suitcases, and even small boats or jet skis.

ℹ️ For your convenience, the complete packing list is included as an attachment and will also be available on our website.

At BFI El Salvador, we are ready to provide guidance, customs support, and door to door relocation services, ensuring a smooth transition for you and your family.

👉 Learn more from the official announcement here: Instagram – Aduanas El Salvador

👉 Visit our website for the full information: www.bfielsalvador.com.sv

Best regards,
Moisés Carballo
Sales & Relocation Manager
📧 mcarballo@bfielsalvador.com

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Trusted Agent for Household Goods & General Cargo – Updates for Returning Nationals

We are pleased to remind you that BFI El Salvador is an experienced receiving agent for both household goods (HHG) and general cargo shipments, fully equipped to support incoming relocations, commercial shipments, and personal effects across all customs delegations in the country.

📦 Household Goods & Personal Effects
We handle door-to-door shipments, diplomatic and corporate moves, and destination services for inbound HHG whether for returning Salvadorans, expats relocating, or international assignees.

🚛 General Cargo & Commercial Imports
Our freight division covers FCL, LCL, air and ground cargo, ensuring professional coordination and customs clearance for your clients’ commercial needs.

🛃 Legal Framework – Duty-Free Benefits for Returning Salvadorans
The current Temporary Law for Returning Salvadorans (valid until  Nov 30, 2025) allows tax-free importation of household goods. Additionally, a new legislative proposal would increase the exemption limit to $100,000 per family and allow up to two light vehicles tax-free.

🌍 Support for Foreign Nationals Moving to El Salvador
BFI also supports foreign residents resettling in the country. While they follow a different customs path than returning nationals, our team handles the logistics, documentation, and compliance with Salvadoran regulations.

✅ Why BFI El Salvador?

  • Reliable HHG & general cargo handling
  • Licensed customs broker
  • Certified BASC member
  • Experience with embassies, corporations, and private clients
  • Offices in San Salvador, Acajutla port, and El Salvador International Airport

Let’s coordinate your next shipment to El Salvador—efficient, secure, and fully supported.

📧 Contact me directly at mcarballo@bfielsalvador.com for assistance or quotations.

Warm regards,


Moises Carballo
Sales and Relocation Manager
BFI El Salvador

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Law of Human Mobility – Household Goods and Vehicles

Dear Partners and Clients,

El Salvador is undergoing a period of transformation, with new legal frameworks, infrastructure projects, and urban development shaping the country’s future.

1. Law of Human Mobility – Household Goods and Vehicles
Returning Salvadoran families now benefit from expanded incentives:

  • Import up to USD $100,000 in household goods per family, tax free
  • Import up to USD $100,000 in work tools, tax free
  • Import of up to 2 motor vehicles tax free, under the following conditions:
    • Light passenger & cargo vehicles: up to 8 years old
    • Electric & Hybrid vehicles: up to 7 years old
    • Heavy passenger vehicles: up to 10 years old
    • Heavy cargo vehicles: up to 15 years old
    • Vehicles must remain under the same ownership for 2 years

Requirements include a sworn declaration before DGME, updated ID with Salvadoran address, a detailed inventory list, and original ownership documents.

2. Tourism and Hospitality Expansion
The country is attracting significant international investment:

  • JW Marriott Hotel San Salvador, currently under construction, will bring luxury hospitality and international prestige.
  • City Express by Marriott will introduce four properties in San Salvador and surrounding areas between 2025 and 2027, adding over 440 rooms for business and leisure travelers.

3. National Infrastructure and Sports
Construction is underway for the new National Stadium of El Salvador, designed to host international sporting and cultural events. This project positions El Salvador on the global stage for sports tourism and large-scale entertainment.

4. Urban and High-Rise Development
El Salvador is reshaping its skyline with modern, high-rise buildings and sustainable urban planning:

  • Arela Tower, a 35-story residential building, will become the tallest in the country at 130 meters.
  • More than 20 high-rise projects are in development, boosting residential and commercial capacity.
  • New incentives provide up to 15 years of tax exemptions for developers of projects with 35 or more floors.
  • Iconic buildings such as Torre Futura, Torre Millennium, and Torre El Pedregal continue to define San Salvador’s modern profile.

BFI El Salvador, member of WCAworld, IAM , Globalia, JCTrans, and POE Movers, is your strategic partner in logistics, customs brokerage, and international relocations. With BASC Certification and strong expertise in compliance, we ensure a seamless process for your shipments, household goods, and investment-related logistics.

Stay connected with us:
Website: www.bfielsalvador.com.sv
LinkedIn: Jorge Rosa

Instagram: @bfielsalvador
TikTok: Moving El Salvador

At BFI El Salvador, The Way to Move, The Way to Care, we support your relocation, trade, and investment needs as El Salvador moves into a new era of growth and opportunity.