GUATEMALA
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport with entry stamp (original), for each member of the family
Valued Inventory, in Spanish or English, legible (with no declared values)
Shipping advice including a contact address for client
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE IN GUATEMALA IS REQUIRED TO CLEAR
SHIPMENT
All household goods and personal effects are subject to Customs duties and
taxes. If no value appears on the documents, Customs will determine the value
of the shipment
All shipments inspected
SURFACE shipments:
- Clearance at a bonded warehouse recommended
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Weapons and
ammunition
Narcotics
Legitimate archaeological or colonial
articles
MOTOR VEHICLES
Will undergo physical inspection by Customs, to verify: make, model, year,
engine size, serial number and accessories - any "luxury" accessories such as
radio/cassette, air conditioning, magnesium wheels, etc. will result in VERY
HIGH DUTY
Autos with foreign license plates may enter country with temporary permit
(30 days), but the owner cannot leave the country unless his car has been
re-exported or all import duties have been paid
Duties will be based on C.I.F. value as determined by Customs
Documents required:
- Passport with entry stamp (original)
- Original Title (proof of ownership)
- Original Bill of Sale and two copies or Invoice legalized by the
Guatemalan Consulate at origin
- Registration card
B/L invoice, and proof of ownership documents must be legalized by
Guatemalan consulate at origin All vechicle data is verified by
customs officials who also determine the value for payment of duties and taxes.
It is advised to NOT consolidating autos with the HHGs shipment! It
takes an average of 2 weeks to customs clear a vehicle. Registration and
application for license tags are a separate process.
PETS
Subject to duties
Health/Vaccination Certificate legalized by the Guatemalan Consulate in
the origin country required and must be dated less than 30 days prior to
arrival in Guatemala
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination
and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, cannot be held
liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from
non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or
consulate.