Sending goods to Guatemala. (Guatemala)

Import taxes and duties for shipping goods to Guatemala.

Overview

When shipping goods to Guatemala, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, shipments to Guatemala also incur sales tax.

Tax rates in Guatemala.

Sales tax in Guatemala

Shipments to Guatemala are subject to sales tax, which is levied on imported goods at a standard rate of 12%, calculated based on the CIF price plus duties.
 

Minimum taxes and duties in Guatemala.

In Guatemala, there is no minimum duty rate; that is, all shipments to Guatemala are subject to duties and sales tax.
 

Other taxes and customs fees in Guatemala.

There are no taxes, duties, or charges for shipments to Guatemala.
 

Location and contact information for the Customs Department of Guatemala.

Further information regarding import procedures and restrictions on goods entering Guatemala can be found on the Guatemalan Customs website: [website address].  https://import-export.societegenerale.fr/en/country/guatemala/regulations-customs
 

How to send goods to Guatemala.

For shipments to Guatemala, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS, FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight.