🇬🇹 Aduanas e impuestos de importación: Guatemala
Datos rápidos
Umbral libre de impuestos
$0
Impuestos desde $0
IVA / Impuesto
12%
CIF value + duty. IVA at 12% on all imports.
Tiempo de despacho
2-5 días
tramitación habitual
Tipos arancelarios por categoría
| Categoría | Tipo arancelario | Capítulo HS |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics | 0-15% (smartphones 0% under CAFTA-DR, laptops 0%, TVs 15%) | HS 85 |
| Clothing | 15% (all garments 15%) | HS 61-62 |
| Footwear | 15% (all footwear 15%) | HS 64 |
| Food products | 0-15% (rice 15%, meat 15%, dairy 15%, basic grains may be 0%) | HS 01-24 |
| Machinery | 0-5% (industrial machinery 0%, tools 5%) | HS 84 |
| Cosmetics | 5-15% (perfumes 15%, skincare 5%) | HS 33 |
| Books | 0% | HS 49 |
| Toys | 5-15% (basic toys 5%, electronic toys 15%) | HS 95 |
Las tarifas mostradas corresponden a mercancías estándar. El tipo exacto depende del código HS de tu artículo.
Calculadora de aranceles
Proceso de despacho de aduanas
SAT (Superintendencia de Administración Tributaria, portal.sat.gob.gt) manages customs. DUCA electronic declaration system for Central American customs union. CAFTA-DR FTA with US eliminates/reduces many duties. IVA at 12% on all imports. Central American Common Tariff (DAI) applies. Puerto Quetzal (Pacific) and Santo Tomás de Castilla (Atlantic) are main ports.
Qué esperar realmente
Largest Central American economy. CAFTA-DR reduces many US duties. IVA at 12% is moderate for the region. Customs can be bureaucratic, brokers essential. Courier services (DHL, FedEx) handle clearance in 2-3 days. Postal mail unreliable, 3-6 weeks, packages sometimes lost. Some corruption issues at customs. Used vehicle imports subject to age restrictions. Growing e-commerce volumes.
Documentos necesarios
Factura comercial
Descripción, cantidad, valor, datos del remitente y destinatario
Lista de empaque
Descripción detallada del contenido
Declaración aduanera (CN22/CN23)
Requerida para envíos postales
Guía aérea (AWB)
Generada por el transportista al reservar el envío
Certificado de origen
Puede requerirse para aranceles reducidos
Licencia de exportación/importación
Para productos restringidos
Requisitos de licencia de importación
Required for firearms, pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, used vehicles, and some food products. Sanitary registration for food and cosmetics (MSPAS, Ministry of Public Health). Used vehicle age restrictions apply.
Certificado de origen
CAFTA-DR certificate for US preferential rates. Central American integration certificates (DUCA). FTA with EU (AdA). Issued by AGEXPORT or Cámara de Comercio de Guatemala.
Más información →Artículos prohibidos y restringidos
Prohibidos
- xNarcóticos y drogas ilegales
- xExplosivos y materiales inflamables
- xArmas y municiones
- xProductos falsificados
- xMoneda y documentos falsos
Restringidos (requiere permiso)
- !Medicamentos
- !Alimentos y bebidas
- !Plantas y semillas
- !Electrónica (baterías de litio)
- !Perfumes y cosméticos
Enlaces útiles
Estimación de aranceles
Cargos de importación estimados al enviar mercancías a Guatemala:
| Valor del producto | Arancel | IVA/Impuesto | Total a pagar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50 | $8 | $7 | $14 |
| $100 | $15 | $14 | $29 |
| $200 | $30 | $28 | $58 |
| $500 | $75 | $69 | $144 |
| $1000 | $150 | $138 | $288 |
Solo estimaciones. Los aranceles reales dependen de la categoría del producto.
Rutas populares a Guatemala
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the duty-free threshold for Guatemala?
Guatemala has no duty-free threshold. All imported goods are subject to duties regardless of their value.
What is the VAT rate on imports to Guatemala?
The VAT/tax rate on imports to Guatemala is 12%. VAT applies to: CIF value + duty. IVA at 12% on all imports.
How long does customs clearance take in Guatemala?
Typical customs clearance in Guatemala takes 2-5 days. Express shipments usually clear faster.
What documents are needed to import into Guatemala?
To import into Guatemala, you typically need: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading/airway bill, and customs declaration. Some goods may require a certificate of origin or import license.
What items are prohibited from import into Guatemala?
Guatemala prohibits the import of narcotics, weapons, counterfeit goods, certain animal products, and hazardous materials. Restrictions may also apply to alcohol, tobacco, pharmaceuticals, and certain electronics.