As of June 2021, Land freight carriers must carry radio frequency tags (RFID), or its equivalent, to cross the Integrated Border Posts El Florido, Agua Caliente and Corinto in Central America, said the Honduran Customs Administration.
The measure responds to the UA Resolution No. 86-2020 of the Ministerial Instance of the Customs Union between the Republics of El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras. This Resolution orders the mandatory use of this technology in the framework of the deep integration process towards the free movement of goods and people in the region.
Official information details that the provision covers land freight transport that carries goods covered by the Central American Single Invoice and Declaration (FYDUCA), the Central American Single Declaration (DUCA) and those that carry out operations under the international transit regime.
“As of June 1, 2021, vehicles without RFID tags will not be served at Integrated Border Posts; the mandatory use of cards is part of the facilitation strategies and measures in the region,” the statement said.
Advantages of new technology
Radio frequency identification will allow for the control of means of transport duly registered and recorded in the database of the Central American Economic Integration Secretariat platform. This will provide customs with control over the traceability and timing of customs operations.
This technology will also reduce customs clearance times and costs, and will allow for early processing and reduce the involvement of employees in customs operations.
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