5. Investors Guide - 2021 IMPORTS-EXPORTS

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c. Such document must bear the letterhead and be signed by the owner, general manager or legal representative, and specify: full name, identity and RTN of the authorized person; company identity and RTN, as well as company e-mail for the exclusive use of the system. d. If a customs agent, she/he must present authorization from the natural person or legal entity which requested a service to the Customs Agency. e. Copy of the Articles of Incorporation and RTN of the company. f. Copy of the identity and RTN of the person authorized to receive username and training. g. General information on the importer or consignee: full name, RTN or NIT, address, telephone and e-mail. h. Submit a new user electronic request, through the following website: https://seceh.centrex.hn/Solicitud_Usuario.aspx and complete the required fields. i. Training is provided once all the documents are submitted in physical or digital form, preferably the day when the export takes place.

5.1 EXPORTS This section refers to permits that are issued to a company to enable it to market its products outside the country. These permits certify that products have all the documents required by Honduran laws. If these are of animal and plant origin, they certify that they are free of contamination and do not represent a danger to the inhabitants of the country of destination. The requirements vary depending on the product to be exported [Single Central American Declaration-(DUCA, for its acronym in Spanish), animal health certificate, phytosanitary certificate, certificate of origin, certificate of eligibility and export declaration] and the country to which it is being exported (Central American countries or countries with which Honduras has partial or total trade agreements). Where is it done? The Export Procedures Center (CENTREX, for its acronym in Spanish), General Directorate of Business Procedures, Ministry of Economic Development (SDE, for its acronym in Spanish), in Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. Average Time: One business day Cost: No cost REQUIREMENTS 5.1.1 EXPORTS TO CENTRAL AMERICA Who performs the procedure? Anyone a. Register to the Electronic System of Foreign Trade of Honduras (SECEH, for its acronym in Spanish). To obtain username and key or password: • Send e-mail to one of these addresses:

*For more information, call: +(504) 2235-8529

C5.1.2 ENTRAL AMERICAN SINGLE DECLARATION The Central American Single Declaration (DUCA, for its acronym in Spanish) is the document that unites the three main customs declarations covering trade of goods in Central America. Who performs the procedure? Anyone Where is it done? Export Procedures Center (CENTREX, for its acronym in Spanish), General Directorate of Business Procedures, Ministry of Economic Development (Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, Comayagua, Choluteca and Danlí). Average Time: One business day. Cost: US$5.00 per document and US$5.00 per transmission.

shiara.duran@sde.gob.hn Berta.bustillo@sde.gob.hn lesly.chavarria@sde.gob.hn rossibell.chiuz@sde.gob.hn

b. Letter from the natural person or legal entity requesting username and password and receive training to use of the system.

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REQUIREMENTS: a. Purchase credit through the Electronic Payments Administrator System of Honduras (SAPEH, for its acronym in Spanish). To do so, the user must visit any “Banco Atlántida, S.A.” agency nationwide, and present the RTN. b. Exporters and importers must be duly registered in the SECEH, Honduras Automated Customs Revenue System (SARAH, for its acronym in Spanish) and SIECA systems, in order to authorize their permit. c. Go to www.seceh.centrex.hn and select the type of certificate for application. d. Fill in the DUCA on SECEH system e. Attach invoice and any other required documentation. f. This document must be accompanied by a phytosanitary or animal health certificate of export according to the origin of the product. *Companies under the Temporary Import Regime (RIT) should select Regime 3051 and fill in the information requested. 5.1.3 PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATE OF EXPORT Official trade facilitator document, which must accompany any export of products and by-products of plant origin. It certifies that plants and plant products have been inspected and/or treated in accordance with the appropriate procedures, so they are considered free from quarantine pests and other harmful pests, taking into account the current phytosanitary regulation of the importing country. It is available in the SECEH system and can be obtained digitally and manually. REQUIREMENTS a. Fill in application for Phytosanitary Certificate b. Attach official stamp of the Bureau of Agricultural Engineers. Cost: L. 25.00 c. Attach copy of invoice d. Payment of TGR-1 on Banking Institution, according to weight

5.1.4 MANUAL PROCEDURE FOR EXPORTING TO NICARAGUA Due to the lack of validation of digital phytosanitary certificates for Nicaragua, the process to be carried out should be: a. Payment of TGR-1 Receipt at any banking Institution, according to kilograms of the product to be exported according to the table below. b. Go to www.seceh.centrex.hn , log in and select the type of certificate for application. c. Fill in the application for Phytosanitary Certificate on SECEH System. d. Purchase official stamp of the Bureau of Agricultural Engineers of Honduras at “Banco de Occidente, S.A.” or “Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Agrícola -BANADESA”, with a value of L. 25.00. e. Attach documentation supporting the application (TGR-1 Receipt, official stamp, and invoice) and send request for SENASA approval. f. Once the application has been approved and the payment validated, print the generated Phytosanitary Certificate. g. Present printed phytosanitary certificate on the counters of CENTREX nationwide with the supporting documentation for them to be processed manually. h. In the case of re-export, the import certificate with which the product entered the country must be attached. i. Exports of precious wood must accompany application with the Forest Conservation Institute (ICF, for its acronym in Spanish) certification and the approval of the Coordinator of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG, for its acronym in Spanish). *Find requirements for application for certificates at: www.sag.gob.hn/dmsdocument/1060

COST IN LEMPIRAS KILOGRAMS Until 25,000 From25,001 to 250,000 From250,001 to 1,000,000 For each additional million kilograms

LEMPIRAS L 450.00 L 680.00 L 1,300.00 L 350.00

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5.1.5 ELECTRONIC PROCEDUREWITHMANUAL PAYMENT According to Article 19 of the PPP Law; the Ministry of Finance, through the Fiscal Contingency Unit (UCF, for its acronym in Spanish), based on the evaluation of the technical studies,must select and determinewhich projects canbe implementedunder public-private participation schemes. These projects, as previously contemplated within the Public Investment System, must be authorized by the Minister of Finance. a. Payment of TGR-1 Receipt at any banking Institution, according to kilograms of the product to be exported according to the table below: b. Go to www.seceh.centrex.hn , log in and select the type of certificate for application. c. Fill in the application for Phytosanitary Certificate on SECEH System. d. Purchase official stamp of the Bureau of Agricultural Engineers of Honduras at “Banco de Occidente, S.A.” or “Banco Nacional de Desarrollo Agrícola -BANADESA”, with a value of L. 25.00. e. Attach documentation supporting the application (TGR-1 Receipt, official stamp, invoice) and send request for SENASA approval. f. In the case of re-export, the import certificate with which the product entered the country must be attached. g. Exports of precious wood must accompany application with the Forest Conservation Institute (ICF, for its acronym in Spanish) certification and the approval of the Coordinator of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG, for its acronym in Spanish). Note: Find requirements to request certificates at: www.sag.gob.hn/dmsdocument/1060

5.1.6 ELECTRONIC PROCEDUREWITH ELECTRONIC PAYMENT a. Go to www.seceh.centrex.hn , log in and select the type of certificate for application. b. Fill in the application for Phytosanitary Certificate on SECEH System. c. Online payment of Receipt TGR-1 at “Banco Hondureño del Café (BANHCAFE)”, according to the same table d. Attach documentation supporting the application (official stamp, invoice) and send request for SENASA approval. e. Once the application is approved and authorized by digital signature and seal, print it and attach the supporting documentation to present it at the border point where the products will be exported. f. In the case of re-export, the import certificate with which the product entered the country must be attached. g. Exports of precious wood must accompany application with the Forest Conservation Institute (ICF, for its acronym in Spanish) certification and the approval of the Coordinator of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock (SAG, for its acronym in Spanish). * Find requirements for application for certificate CITES at: www.sag.gob.hn/dmsdocument/1060 * The system will generate the TGR-1 number and link it to the application after confirmation with SEFIN and the Bank. *Each product of plant origin has its own specific requirements. For more information or for specific queries, please visit www.senasa.gob.hn

COST IN LEMPIRAS KILOGRAMS Until 25,000 From25,001 to 250,000 From250,001 to 1,000,000 For each additional million kilograms

LEMPIRAS L 450.00 L 680.00 L 1,300.00 L 350.00

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5.1.7 ANIMAL HEALTH CERTIFICATE FOR EXPORT A document that must accompany any export of products and by-products of animal origin. It records the good health status of the goods of animal origin consigned in it. It serves to prove the origin or provenance of the goods based on the rules of origin in compliance with the requirements. It is available in the SECEH system and can be done electronically and manually.(1.5.2 natural person -FYDUCA). REQUIREMENTS a. Fill in application for Animal Health Certificate b. Attach copy of invoice c. Attach official stamp of the Board of Veterinary Medicine d. Attach Veterinary Health Certificate. e. Payment of TGR-1 on Banking Institution, according to weight f. Additional requirements vary depending of the origin *See requirements for CITES certificate application www.sag.gob.hn/dmsdocument/1060 *Additional requirements vary according to the origin of the product to be exported. Please refer to the SENASA Food Safety Regulations on the website www.senasa.gob.hn. *There are 4 types of applications: International Phytosanitary Certificate, International Animal Health Certificate, COMIECO Phytosanitary Certificate, COMIECO Animal Health Certificate, depending on the product to be exported and its destination, the last two already electronic, with the exception of Nicaragua, which does not yet recognize them. 5.1.8 FOR EXPORTS OUTSIDE THE CENTRAL AMERICAN AREA CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINWITHOUT TARIFF PREFERENCE Document used to cover exports to other countries with which Honduras does not maintain any tariff preference. REQUIREMENTS: a. Go to the website www.seceh.centrex.hn, log in and select the type of certificate application.

b. Complete the Certificate of Origin with No Tariff Preference on SECEH System. c. Attach documentation supporting the application (invoice) and send request for approval to CENTREX. d. Once the Certificate is approved and authorized by digital signature, print it and attach the supporting documentation for presentation at the border point where products will be exported. e. This document must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary or Animal Health Export Certificate according to the origin of the product, as well as an Export Declaration.

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CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN OF THE GENERALIZED PREFERENCES SYSTEM This export document is used for all exports to Australia, Japan, Norway,NewZealand,RussiaandSwitzerland, for products covered under the schemes of trade preferences "Generalized System of Preferences (SGP, for its acronym in Spanish)," which grants zero tariff or reduced tariffs to the beneficiary countries. It is acquired at the National Association of Industrialists (ANDI, for its acronym in Spanish) witha value of USD3.00. REQUIREMENTS: a. Purchase the Certificate of Origin at ANDI b. Complete the Certificate by typewriter without erasures, alterations or amendments. c. Attach a copy of the invoice. d. Submit the Certificate of Origin to CENTREX for approval e. This document must be accompanied by a Phytosanitary or Animal Health Export Certificate according to the origin of the product, as well as an Export Declaration CERTIFICATEOF ELIGIBILITY An export document that controls the sugar export quota, which is established by the World Trade Organization (WTO), and supervised by the United States Embassy inHonduras. This procedure is aimed at sugar exporting producers to the United States of America. REQUIREMENTS: a. Submit to CENTREX, the Certificate of Eligibility duly filled by typewriter, without erasures, alterations or amendments. b. Attach a document from the United States Embassy, detailing the amount authorized to export. c. Once the Certificates of Eligibility presented by CENTREX are approved, a communication will be issued to the United States Embassy, with the certificates attached. d. The documents above mentioned shall be submitted to the applicant for processing.

EXPORTDECLARATION Any natural person or legal entity exporting goods, is required to make a prior declaration to the Central Bank of Honduras for each export tobemade: thequantity,valueanddestinationof thegoods to be exported, as well as the probable date of export and the currency inwhich the correspondingpayment will be received. Exports of goods originating in the Free Zones (ZOLI, by its acronym in Spanish) as well as minor exports and those carried out by maquiladora indutry as established in the Regulations of the Law for Foreign Exchange Revenue from Exports, are exempted from the above provision. Failure to comply with the provisions set forth in the Law and Regulations for Foreign Exchange Revenue from Exports is subject to a fine. See the Law for Foreign Exchange Revenue from Exports; Decree Number 108-90 dated September 26, 1990 www.cnbs.gob.hn/files/leyes/DEC108-1990.pdf. REQUIREMENTS: a. Fill in by typewriter the Export Declaration Form without erasures, alterations or amendments, signed and stamped by the exporting natural person or legal entity, or by a Customs Agent. This form is available on the website www.bch.hn b. If exporting for the first time, submit: • Original and copy of the Articles of Incorporation, as well as reforms if any. • Original and copy of the company’s RTN. • Original and copy of identity card, numerical RTN, passport and/or resident card (if applicable), of the Legal Representative and his spouse, General Manager, Export Manager and all Shareholders. • General power of Attorney c. Completion or updating of form CUMP-3, containing identification data of the Export customer d. Request user and password from the SECEH system. See registration requirements. e. Go to the website www.seceh.centrex.hn, log in and select the Export Declaration option.

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c. Original and copy of the company’s RTN. d. Original and copy of identity card, numerical RTN, passport (if applicable), resident card (if applicable), of the Legal Representative, spouse of Legal Representative, General Manager, Export Manager and all current Shareholders. e. General power of attorney in support of the General Manager. *If original of all documents cannot be presented, provide them authenticated by a Honduran Notary. For each export declaration applied for, submit: a. Five (5) copies of the form [each copy printed in one sheet (front and back)] b. Fill in form UC-03 containing identification data of the exporting customer, provided by the delegate of the Central Bank Law for Foreign Exchange Revenue from Exports (Decree No. 108-90) Art.8 - Exporters are obliged to repatriate all the foreign currency generated by their exports and to sell it to the Central Bank of Honduras and to banks and institutions that the board of directors authorizes in accordance with Art. 29 of the Law for the Central Bank of Honduras, within the time limit fixed in the export declaration. of Honduras before CENTREX. c. Invoice, original and copy. For the repatriation of foreign currency:

*Any re-export to the Central American area must be accompanied by an Export Declaration before the Central Bank of Honduras. 5.1.9 EXPORTS TO JAPAN, AUSTRALIA, NEW ZEALAND, NORWAY All exports of products covered by the "Generalized System of Preferences (SGP, for its acronym in Spanish)" preferential trade schemes, shall have the following: CERTIFICATE OF ORIGIN FORM A It can be purchased at the National Association of Industrialists (ANDI, by its acronym in Spanish) or at the Chambers of Commerce and Industries (located at Tegucigalpa, Cortés, Comayagua, Choluteca) with a value of US$ 3.00. The copy of the invoice must be attached. EXPORT DECLARATION In order to export any traditional or non-traditional product, the following must be submitted: a. Export Declaration Form duly filled by typewriter without erasures, alterations or amendments, signed and stamped by the exporting company or customs agent. This form can be obtained on the website of the Central Bank of Honduras http://bch.hn b. Original and copy of the Articles of Incorporation as reforms if any.

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5.1.10 EXPORTS TO COUNTRIES WITH FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS a. Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement b. Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement c. Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Republic of El Salvador and the Republic of Honduras d. Central American-Chile Free Trade Agreement e. Free Trade Agreement between Central America (Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala) and Mexico f. Free Trade Agreement between Central America (Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala) and Colombia g. Free Trade Agreement between Central America (Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala) and Panama h. Honduras Free Trade Agreement – Canada i. Honduras - Peru Free Trade Agreement j. Complementarity Agreement with Ecuador GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: a. Export Declaration b. Phytosanitary or Animal Health Certificate c. Certificate of Origin d. Single Customs Declaration

If exporters do not comply with the requirements of the preceding paragraph, a fine of one percent (1 %) shall be imposed on them for each month or fraction delay in the quantities not received and not sold. • Declaration of Foreign Exchange Revenue. • The exporter will make the sale of the currency through the exchange agents authorized by the BCH within the table. • Exports must complete a foreign exchange revenue declaration, which will be provided by the foreign exchange agent. • The foreign exchange agent must seal and sign the foreign exchange revenue declaration certifying the date and amount of the purchase of the currency by the exporting customer. • Law for Foreign Exchange Revenue from Exports (Decree No. 108-90) Art. 12 The Central Bank of Honduras will not authorize new export permits to those who have overdue balances of foreign currency pending entry and sale in accordance with the law.

• Phytosanitary certificate. • Animal Health Certificate.

TOTALDAYS

Up to 25 days Up to 45 days Up to 20 days Up to 30 days Up to 45 days Up to 20 days Up to 45 days Up to 45 days Up to 35 days Up to 30 days Up to 65 days Up to 85 days

Banana Melons andWatermelons Coffee Sugar Other Agricultural Products Wood Wood destined for the EUR Wood Derivatives Meat Shrimp and Other Seafood Minerals Other Products

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The Certificate of Origin has been designed specifically for each country and can be obtained on the webpage of the Ministry of Economic Development www.sde.gob.hn, to be filled in by the exporter and subsequently presented at the corresponding Customs office upon exit. The Certificate of Origin of the Free Trade Agreement with the Republic of China (Taiwan) must be authorized by the Directorate General for Administration and Negotiation of Treaties of the Ministry of Economic Development with a TGR-1 receipt. REQUIREMENTS: a. For the issue of the Certificate of Origin with Taiwan, the exporter or representative shall complete and sign the Certificate of Origin with Taiwan. This Origin Form may be downloaded from the website of the Ministry of Economic Development (SDE, by its acronym in Spanish) www.sde.gob.hn b. For the signature of the Certificate of Origin by the Certifying Authority, the exporter or representative shall appear before the Directorate General of Economic Integration and Trade Policy with the Certificate of Origin, duly completed, dated and signed by the exporter or producer of the goods. Exporter must also submit: c. Official TGR-1 receipt from the General Treasury of the Republic under code 12121, for payment of the issuance of administrative acts. It can be downloaded from the website www.sefin.gob.hn and payed on any national banking institution. d. Copy of Certificate duly completed e. Copy of invoice. f. The Directorate General of Economic Integration and Trade Policy will sign, date and deliver the certificate of origin as requested by the exporter or his representative. 5.1.11 EXPORTS TO COUNTRIES OF THE EUROPEAN UNION FORMING THE ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT (ADA) PROCEDURE: a. Export Declaration b. Phytosanitary or Animal Health Certificate c. Certificate of Origin EUR-1 (This certificate is provided and authorized by the Directorate General for Economic Integration and Trade Policy of this Ministry of State.

REQUIREMENTS : a. For the issue of the EUR.1, the exporter or his representative must appear at the counter of the Directorate General of Economic Integration and Trade Policy and request the EUR.1 form, on presentation of the official TGR-1 receipt from the General Treasury of the Republic, under code 12121, for payment of the issuance of administrative acts, which can be downloaded from the website www.sefin.gob.hn and payed on any national banking institution b. The Directorate-General of Economic Integration and Trade Policy will then deliver the EUR.1 format as requested by the exporter or his representative. c. The exporter or representative shall submit the EUR.1 duly completed and signed, in order that the authorities of the Directorate General of Administration and Negotiation of Treaties, sign and stamp it. This latter must be accompanied by an application to be made on letterhead paper, attaching to it, the following information: • Identification of the applicant, including a description of his economic activity; • A copy of the invoice; • A copy of the bill of lading; • For natural persons, copy of the following documents: Identity Card, National Tax Registry, Merchant Registry. Such copies should be presented, only for the first application. • For legal entities, copy of the Articles of Incorporation and Tax Registry. Such copies should be presented, only for the first application. • Physical address including, phone, fax number and e-mail; • Accreditation, for one time only, of the representative of the company, to carry out the procedures, by means of an authenticated power of attorney. In case of replacement, the accreditation must be included again. • EUR.1 formats are also available in the Directorate General of Administration and Treaty Negotiation at the Ministry of Economic Development.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE

SEQUENCE OF STAGES Receipt of application Delivery of blank certificates

RESPONSIBLE Technician at origin, Company´s representative Technician at origin, Company´s representative

TIME

ACTIVITY •Receipt and analysis of documentation • The pro forma of certificate is delivered to the exporter on presentation of the official TGR-1 receipt of the General Treasury of the Republic and communication presented by the exporting company. • The assigned certificates are registered in the Certificate of Origin Control Book. • Receipt of the certificate of origin duly filled in accordance with the instructions • Information is reviewed and verified: The Origin Unit verifies that the certificate has been completed correctly in accordance with the instructions and that the data entered in the certificate matches the invoice data accompanying it. The documents that must accompany the certificate are the following: • Application form; • A copy of invoice; • A copy of bill of lading (BL) or its equivalent (airway bill) • The data and documents of the certificate are reviewed and refered for signature of the Director, who has authorized signature. • New record in the Certificate of Origin Control Book and the company’s representative signs the reception of the certificate. END OF PROCESS

1 día

1O Min.

Delivery of Certificate duly filled in

4 horas

Technician at origin, Company´s representative

Signature and seal of certificate Certificate delivery

30 Min.

Director and Deputy Director Technician at origin / Company´s representative TIEMPO TOTAL

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2 DÍAS

5.1.12 ISSUE OF EUR1 MOVEMENT CERTIFICATE UNDER THE ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN HONDURAS AND EUROPEAN UNION To authorize and issue EUR1 Movement Certificates for goods native from Honduras so that exporters can enjoy preferential tariff treatment under the Agreement. All companies exporting products to the European Union that comply with the requirements and rules of origin set out in the Agreement. REQUIREMENTS: The company that performs for the first time the process of application for the Certificate of Circulation of Goods EUR1, must provide the following documentation: a. A copy of the Articles of Incorporation b. A copy of the Enterprise RTN; c. A copy of ID d. A copy of RTN, e-mail and phone number of the manager and the person authorized to process. e. General information of the company, including address, phone, fax

number, commercial activity, product to be exported, where and under which tariff heading. f. Accreditation, for one time only, of the representative of the company, to carry out the procedures, by means of an authenticated power of attorney. In case of replacement, the accreditation must be included again. *Submit the mentioned documentation, within a folder duly identified with the name of the company. The SDE will analyze the documentation within 2 business days, confirming by mail to the company, if it is lacking documentation or if it is ready to process the certificate of origin. If the company has already completed the above process, only submit the following: a. TG -1 (L 200.00 for each certificate, under box 12121, to institution 290) by submitting the copy of the institution to the SDE. b. The SDE will provide you with the blank EUR 1 certificate. c. The company presents the EUR 1 certificate duly completed, including a copy of the commercial invoice and a copy of the B/L.

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DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE

SEQUENCE OF STEPS Receipt of request Application Analysis

ACTIVITY • Receipt and registration in the tariff quota control book.

RESPONSIBLE Person in charge of DGANT Counter Technician at Origin, Representative of the company

TIME 20 minutes

• Review and analysis of the information: General data of the applicant, address, telephone number, name of the legal representative, name of the legal proxy or company appointee, as well as address and telephone number • Notification to the legal proxy in case of incomplete, erroneous or illegible information. • Allocation of quota as requested, whenever it does not exceed the annual volume • Issue and Signature of the Export Quota Certificate in the established format. • Delivery of the Certificate to the Legal proxy of the company, prior notification and stamp of it. END OF PROCESS

1 day

Quota allocation Certificate Issue Delivery

1 day 1 day

Coordinator Unit Technicians- General Director and

1 day

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DOCUMENTS OF REFERENCE: a. Association Agreement between Central America and the European Union Annex II: concerning the definition of the concept of "native products" and methods of administrative cooperation. b. Quota and Licensing Unit/ Allocation and Issuance of Dairy Products Importer Number (NRIPL). c. Order the importation of dairy products and their substitutes; have timely information; create a registry of importers. 5.1.13 ISSUE OF EXPORT QUOTA CERTIFICATES UNDER THE ASSOCIATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN HONDURAS AND THE EUROPEAN UNION (BANANAS AND SUGAR) REQUIREMENTS: a. A copy of the EUR-1 Movement Certificate, signed, and

5.1.14 APPROVAL OF CERTIFICATES OF ORIGIN UNDER THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN HONDURAS, EL SALVADOR AND TAIWAN REQUIREMENTS: The company that makes for the first time the application for the TLC (FTA) certificate between Honduras, El Salvador and China - Taiwan, must submit the following documentation: a. A copy of the Articles of Incorporation b. A copy of the company´s RTN; c. A copy of ID d. A copy of RTN, e-mail and telephone number of the manager and the person authorized to process. e. General information of the company, including address, phone, fax number, commercial activity, product to be exported, where and under which tariff heading. f. Accreditation, for one time only, of the representative of the company, to carry out the procedures, by means of an authenticated power of attorney. In case of replacement, the accreditation must be included again. *Submit the mentioned documentation, within a folder duly identified with the name of the company. The SDE will analyze the documentation within 2 business days, confirming by mail to the company, if it is lacking documentation or if it is ready to process the certificate of origin.

stamped by the SDE b. A copy of invoice, c. Payment of TGR-1 receipt, d. A copy of the RTN, e. Bill of Lading.

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Upon submission of the documentation for Certificates of Origin under the Free Trade Agreement between the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Honduras, the procedure shall be as follows: a. The importer must send the following information to solicitud.certificado.taiwan@gmail.com in PDF format without erasures and legible: (temporary process, during the pandemic): • Certificate of Origin format duly filled in by applicant. • A copy of the Invoice. • A copy of the Bill of Lading (B/L).

• A copy of proof of payment of TGR-1 receipt; L 200.00 for each certificate, under code 12121 in the name of the Ministry of Economic Development (institution 290) which must be cancelled and submitted during the current month. b. The Ministry of Economic Development (SDE) shall process the application by assigning the corresponding number to the certificate of origin and shall validate it. If necessary, the SDE will return the request to the interested party for the respective corrections. c. Once the Certificate has been validated by the SDE, it will be sent to the applicant by e-mail in PDF format. In the case of certificates validated by the regional Export Processing Center in the cities of Comayagua, Choluteca or San Pedro Sula, a copy must be sent to the Directorate General of Administration and Treaty Negotiation of the SDE.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE

SEQUENCE OF STAGES Receipt of the Certificate

RESPONSIBLE Technician at origin, Company´s representative

TIME

ACTIVITY • The exporter delivers to the Directorate-General for Economic Integration and Trade Policy (Unit of Origin), the certificate of origin duly filled in accordance with the instructions (see online annex). • Unit of Origin: Receives the certificate of origin and record the receipt in the Certificate of Origin Control Book. • The Origin Unit verifies that the certificate is in the correct format, that it has been completed correctly in accordance with the instructions and that the data entered in the certificate matches the invoice data accompanying it. The documents that must accompany the certificate are the following: • Proof of TGR payment; • A copy of the certificate of origin; • A copy of invoice. • Signature and seal of the certificate: Once the data and documents of the certificate have been reviewed, a number is assigned in accordance with the Certificate of Origin Record Book, and it is referred to the Director for signature. • Once the certificate has been signed, it is delivered to the exporter and registered once again, in the Certificate of Origin Control Book, in which the person receiving it must sign in order to carry out the delivery control.

1 día

1O Min.

Technician at origin, Company´s representative

Revision and Authorization of the Certificate of Origin.

Delivery of the Certificate of Origin

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Technician at origin, Company´s representative

1 DAY

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5.1.15 AUTHORIZATION OF EXPORT QUOTA CERTIFICATES UNDER THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN HONDURAS, EL SALVADOR, AND TAIWAN REQUIREMENTS: a. Consignee b. Notify c. Bill of Lading d. Signed and stamped certificate of origin authorizing SDE e. A copy of Payment receipt TGR-1 (L 200.00)

DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE

SEQUENCE OF STEPS Receipt of applications Application analysis

RESPONSIBLE Person in charge of DGANT Counter Contingents Unit Director General

TIME

ACTIVITY • Receipt and registration of applications in the tariff quota control book. • Review and analysis of the information contained in the application: General data of the applicant, serial number of livestock, farm of birth of livestock, feed farm before slaughter, slaughterhouse, name and address of exporter, name of the vessel carrying the product, consignee, fraction of the Central American Tariff System tariff and description, quantity in MT, date of departure of the vessel and other documents required under the applicable legislation. • Notification to the legal proxy in case of incomplete, erroneous or illegible information • Allocation of quota as requested whenever it does not exceed the annual volume. • Issue and signature of the export quota certificate in the prescribed format. • Delivery of the Certificate to the Legal proxy of the company, prior notification and stamp of it. END OF PROCESS

1 day

4 days

Allocation of quota

2 days

Issue of the certificate Delivery

1 day

1 day

9 DÍAS

TIEMPO TOTAL

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5.1.16 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF THE EXPORT CERTIFICATE FOR VEAL IN THE FRAMEWORK OF THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EL SALVADORANDHONDURASWITHTHE REPUBLIC OF CHINA (TAIWAN) REQUIREMENTS: a. For the issue of the export certicate for veal to the Republic of China (Taiwan), the exporter shall submit the application to the counter of the Directorate-General for Economic Integration and Trade Policy of the Ministry of Economic Development. Previously, he must submit a copy of the official TGR-1 receipt from the General Treasury of the Republic, under the code 12121, for payment of the issue of administrative acts, by which the Certificate of Origin was applied for. b. The application for the issue of the export license for veal to the Republic of China (Taiwan) shall be made on company letterhead, with the following information: • Identification of the applicant, including a description of the economic activity; • Name of the vessel carrying the product; • Name of the port of landing of the product; • Consignee; • Tariff Code of the product to be exported and its description; • Volume to be exported specified inmetric tonnes; • Date of departure of the vessel; • Bill of Lading number; • Notification; • If a natural person, attach copies of the following documents: Identity Card, National Tax Registry, Merchant Registry, such copies shall be submitted for one time only, with the first application; • If a legal entity, copy of the Articles of Incorporation, National Tax Registry, such copies shall be submitted for one time only, with the first application; • Address including the exporter’s phone, fax number and e-mail; • Accreditation by means of an Authenticated Power of Attorney (for one time only) from the company representative to carry out the formalities. In case of replacement, the accreditation must be accompanied again; • Phyto-animal health certificate issued by SENASA; • A copy of the Certificate of Origin issued by the Directorate-General for Economic Integration and Trade Policy;

• Livestock serial number; • Livestock birth farm; and • Feed farmbefore slaughter and slaughterhouse. c. Veal export certificate duly filled.

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5.1.17 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ISSUE OF THE EXPORT CERTIFICATE FOR SUGAR UNDER THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT BETWEEN EL SALVADOR AND HONDURAS AND THE REPUBLIC OF

CHINA (TAIWAN) REQUIREMENTS:

a. For the issue of the export certicate for sugar to the Republic of China (Taiwan), the exporter shall submit the application to the counter of theDirectorate-General for Economic Integration andTrade Policy of the Ministry of Economic Development. Previously, he must submit a copy of the official TGR-1 receipt fromtheGeneral Treasury of the Republic, under the code 12121, for payment of the issue of administrative acts, by which the Certificate of Origin was applied for. b. The application for the issue of the export license for sugar to the Republic of China (Taiwan) shall be made on company letterhead, attaching the following information: • Identification of the applicant, including a description of his economic activity; • Name of the vessel carrying the product; • Name of the port of landing of the product; • Consignee; • Tariff Code of the product to be exported and its description; • Volume to be exported specified inmetric tonnes; • Date of departure of the vessel; • Bill of Lading number; • Notify; • If a natural person, attach a copy of the following documents: Identity Card, National Tax Registry, Merchant Registry, such copies shall be submitted for one time only, with the first application; • If a legal entity, copy of the Articles of Incorporation, National Tax Registry, such copies shall be submitted for one time only, with the first application; • Address including phone, fax number and e-mail; • Accreditation by means Authenticated Power of Attorney (one time only) from the company representative to carry out the formalities; in case of replacement, the accreditationmust be accompanied again; • Phytosanitary Certificate issued by SENASA; and • A copy of the Certificate of Origin issued by the Directorate-General for Economic Integration and Trade Policy; c. Duly filled Sugar Export Certificate, which is available on the following website www.sde.gob.hn

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c. A copy of current Sanitary Registry (pork meat) d. Certification of current tax solvency e. Payment receipt TGR-1 f. Power of Attorney (all copies duly authenticated)

5.2 IMPORTS ALLOCATION OF IMPORT QUOTA LICENSE UNDER CAFTA-DR Companies importing agricultural products negotiated in the treaty under import quotas for the benefit of the general population. REQUIREMENTS: a. A copy of RTN b. If a natural person, a copy of identity card and Merchant Registry

* In the case of a total or partial refund of the allocated volumes, this should be done no later than the first working day of September of each calendar year. The SDE ( for its acronym in Spanish) shall allocate any volume returned by September 30 of each calendar year.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE

SEQUENCE OF STAGES Issuance of Opening Agreement and Notice

ACTIVITY • Make available to importers the tariff quota for each year and publish the notice on the website, and the Opening Agreement in two newspapers of national circulation.

RESPONSIBLE Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General SDE - SG -Minister of Economic Development Ministry of Economic Development (SDE, for its acronym in Spanish) DGANT

TIME

3 days

• Reception and review of the required documentation in Applications in the General Secretariat of SDE.

1O Min.

Applications Reception

15 days

Reception of applications at DGANT Application analysis

• DGANT receives the files, which are recorded in the tariff quota control book.

15 days

Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit

• Review and analysis of the information contained in the application: Identification according to the RTN, description of economic activity, address of legal proxy and of the company, and other documents required under the applicable legislation • Return to SG, to contact the legal proxy in case of incomplete, erroneous or illegible information. • The Technical Report and Resolution are prepared and forwarded to SG

Preparation of Resolution and Report

Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General SDE - SG -Minister of Economic development Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – DGANT Director General Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General

5 days

• Issuance and signature of the import tariff quota certificate in established format

Issuance of the certificate

4 days

• Allocation of quota to applicant in accordance with the Regulations • Referral of Resolution to SAR, SAG and publication in theOfficial Gazette and the SDE website. • Delivery of the Certificate to the Legal proxy of the company, prior notification and stamping of same.

Allocation of quota Referral of Resolution to Institution Delivery

5 days 2 days

1 day

END OF PROCESS

TOTAL TIME

50 DAYS

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5.2.1 ALLOCATION OF IMPORT QUOTA LICENSES UNDER CENTRAL AMERICA-PANAMA FTA REQUIREMENTS: a. A copy of the RTN b. If a natural person, a copy of identity card and Merchant Registry c. A copy of current Sanitary Registry (pork meat) d. Certification of current tax solvency e. Payment receipt TGR-1 f. Power of Attorney (all copies duly authenticated)

DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE

SEQUENCE OF STAGES Issuance of Opening Agreement and Notice

ACTIVITY • Make available to importers the tariff quota for each year and publish the notice on the website, and the Opening Agreement in two newspapers of national circulation.

RESPONSIBLE Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General SDE - SG -Minister of Economic Development Person in charge of the SG Counter Person in charge of the DGANT counter Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General SDE - SG -Minister of Economic development Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – DGANT Director General Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General

TIME

3 days

• Reception and review of the required documentation in Applications in the General Secretariat of SDE.

1O Min.

Applications Reception

15 days

Reception of applications at DGANT Application analysis

• DGANT receives the files, which are recorded in the tariff quota control book.

15 days

• Review and analysis of the information contained in the application: Identification according to the RTN, description of economic activity, address of legal proxy and of the company, and other documents required under the applicable legislation • Return to SG, to contact the legal proxy in case of incomplete, erroneous or illegible information. • The Technical Report and Resolution are prepared and forwarded to SG

Preparation of Resolution and Report

5 days

• Issuance and signature of the import tariff quota certificate in established format

Issuance of the certificate

4 days

• Allocation of quota to applicant in accordance with the Regulations • Referral of Resolution to SAR, SAG and publication in theOfficial Gazette and the SDE website. • Delivery of the Certificate to the Legal proxy of the company, prior notification and stamping of same.

Allocation of quota Referral of Resolution to Institution Delivery

5 days 2 days

1 day

END OF PROCESS

TOTAL TIME

50 DAYS

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5.2.2 ALLOCATION OF IMPORT QUOTA LICENSE UNDER THE CA3-COLOMBIA FREE TRADE AGREEMENT REQUIREMENTS: a. A copy of the RTN b. If a natural person, a copy of identity card and Merchant Registry c. Certification of current tax solvency d. Payment receipt TGR-1 e. Power of Attorney (all copies duly authenticated)

DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE

SEQUENCE OF STAGES Issuance of Opening Agreement and Notice

ACTIVITY • Make available to importers the tariff quota for each year and publish the notice on the website, and the Opening Agreement in two newspapers of national circulation.

RESPONSIBLE Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General SDE - SG -Minister of Economic Development Person in charge of the SG Counter Person in charge of the DGANT counter Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General SDE - SG -Minister of Economic development Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – DGANT Director General Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General

TIME

3 days

• Reception and review of the required documentation in Applications in the General Secretariat of SDE.

1O Min.

Applications Reception

15 days

Reception of applications at DGANT Application analysis

• DGANT receives the files, which are recorded in the tariff quota control book.

15 days

• Review and analysis of the information contained in the application: Identification according to the RTN, description of economic activity, address of legal proxy and of the company, and other documents required under the applicable legislation • Return to SG, to contact the legal proxy in case of incomplete, erroneous or illegible information. • The Technical Report and Resolution are prepared and forwarded to SG

Preparation of Resolution and Report

5 days

• Issuance and signature of the import tariff quota certificate in established format

Issuance of the certificate

4 days

• Allocation of quota to applicant in accordance with the Regulations • Referral of Resolution to SAR, SAG and publication in theOfficial Gazette and the SDE website. • Delivery of the Certificate to the Legal proxy of the company, prior notification and stamping of same.

Allocation of quota Referral of Resolution to Institution Delivery

5 days 2 days

1 day

END OF PROCESS

TOTAL TIME

50 DAYS

5.2.3 ALLOCATION OF IMPORT QUOTA CERTIFICATE UNDER THE CANADA-HONDURAS FTA REQUIREMENTS: a. Payment receipt TGR-1 b. Reservation Communication c. Certification of current tax solvency d. Copy of the Bill of Lading e. Current Certificate of Registration of Meat Products (SENASA) f. Current Sanitary License g. Copy of Pro Forma invoices h. Phyto-Animal Health Permit (SENASA) 5. EXPORTS | IMPORTS

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DESCRIPTION OF THE INTERNAL PROCEDURE

SEQUENCE OF STAGES Issuance of Opening Agreement and Notice

RESPONSIBLE Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director SG -Minister Person in charge of the DGANT Counter SG Person in charge of the DGANT Counter Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director SG -Minister Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General Coordinator and Technicians of the Contingents Unit – Director General TOTAL TIME

TIME

ACTIVITY • Make available the tariff quota for each year and publish the notice and the Opening Agreement on the website and in two newspapers of national circulation. • Submission of request for reservation of quota to the DGANT • Reception and review of the required documentation in Applications in the General Secretariat • DGANT receives the files, which are recorded in the tariff quota control book. • Review and analysis of the information contained in the application: Identification according to the RTN, description of economic activity, address of the legal proxy and the company, attached documents, and other documents required under the applicable legislation. • Return to SG, to contact the legal proxy in case of incomplete, erroneous or illegible information • The Technical Report and a draft of the Resolution are prepared and forwarded to SG

1 day

Reservation Submission

1 day

Applications Reception.

1 day

Applications Reception at DGANT Analysis of the application

1 day

2 days

Issuance of Report and Resolution.

2 days

Issuance of the Certificate

1 day

• Issuance and signature of the import tariff quota certificate in accordance with requested volume

Referral to Institutions

1 day

• Referral of Resolution to SAR, SAG and publication in the SDE website.

Delivery

1 day

• Delivery of the Certificate to the Legal proxy of the company, prior notification and seal of it.

END OF PROCESS

11 DAYS

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