Guatemala
Guatemala Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Original passport with entry stamp
- Valued inventory list in either Spanish or English; must be legible with no declared values
- Advised to include a contact address
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR SHIPMENT TO CLEAR CUSTOMS
- All household goods and personal items subject to customs taxes and duties. If no values indicated on document, customs will determine the value of shipment
- Clearance at bonded warehouse recommended for surface shipments
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Ammunition and weapons
- Narcotics
- Legitimate colonial or archaeological articles
MOTOR VEHICLES
- Customs will perform a physical inspection to verify make, model, year, engine size, serial number and accessories.
- Luxury” accessories such as radio/cassette player, air conditioning, magnesium wheels and so on will result in very high duties.
- Vehicles with foreign license plates may enter Guatemala with a temporary permit (lasts 30 days); but you cannot leave the country unless vehicle has been re-exported or all import duties have been paid.
- Duties based on C.I.F. value and determined by customs
- The following documents are required:
- Original passport with entry stamp
- Original title; this will be your proof of ownership.
- Original Bill of Sale (2 copies) or invoice legalized by the Guatemalan Consulate in country of origin
- Registration card
- B/L invoice and proof of ownership documents require legalization from Guatemalan consulate in country of origin
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Guatemala customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
