Moving to guatemala from the uS

Moving To Guatemala

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Customs Regulations for Guatemala

Passports – original with latest entry stamp for all family members
Visa
Work permit
NIT Card (Guatemalan Tax ID card)
“Cedula” – ID card for returning Guatemalan citizens
Bill of Lading/Air Waybill – 2 originals: vehicle requires its own bill of lading regardless if it is in the same household goods container
Inventory list – with cost of items NOT INSURED VALUE
Delivery instructions

Customer must be in Guatemala for the shipment to clear Customs.
All shipments are subject to inspection.
Used household goods and personal effects are subject to duties and taxes of 27 percent of total CIF value.
New household goods are considered commercial entry and will incur full duties and taxes ranging from five percent to 40 percent of CIF value plus 12 percent of VAT.

Narcotics/illegal drugs
Weapons and ammunitions
Pornographic material
Pre-Columbian archaeological items or colonial antiques
Appliances – Items produced prior to the year 2000 will be denied entry. Items containing R11 and R12 are also prohibited.

Sporting guns require a permit
New items are subject to tax and duties up to 40 percent
Appliances – require a license otherwise they will be seized
Refrigerators and air conditioners require import permit
Electronics – must state serial number, make and model
Plants – require Phytosanitary Certificate notarized by Consulate
Food – only two kilograms allowed with Certificate of Purity notarized by Consulate
Alcohol –six bottles of wine or spirits is duty-free
Tobacco – 80 cigarettes, 3.5 ounces of tobacco is duty‑free

It is recommended to have both your pet’s Health Certificate and vaccination record stamped at the nearest origin Consulate prior to departure.

Quarantine is not required-however, pets are subject to duty (the only exception is proven pedigree pets)
Certificate of Vaccination – including rabies, parvovirus, dated less than 30 days prior to arrival required
Health Certificate –dated less than 30 days prior to arrival and endorsed by origin Consulate required
AWB – original required
Pedigree required if applicable

A 12 percent tax based on CIF value is determined by Customs.
Vehicles with luxury accessories will result in higher duty

Required documents:

Bill of Lading or Carte de Porte – two originals, notarized by Guatemalan Consulate at origin
Delivery instructions
Certificate of Title and Registration
Bill of Sale
NIT number and Passport
Vehicle condition report from certified mechanic

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, International sea & air shipping 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.

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When Moving to Guatemala

Manage all the phases involved in relocating from USA to Guatemala with expert guidance from our team, such as:

Is storage an option?
Have you purchased or rented a home, apartment, or hotel room?
What is the amount of household goods and personal effects to move to Guatemala? Does this include a vehicle?

How Much Does it Cost to Move to Guatemala?

The cost of moving to Guatemala depends on the volume and cubic footage of the items you plan on shipping overseas. The more space your items take up, the higher the cost to ship them to Guatemala. Other shipping services will be charged in addition to the cost of overseas shipping. Because Guatemala is located in Central America close to the U.S., shipping times will not be as lengthy.

Call International Sea & Air Shipping for a free in-home estimate. This is the only way to ensure an accurate estimate to ship your items overseas.

About Guatemala

Guatemala is small country situated in Central America and is bordered by Mexico, Belize, Honduras and El Salvador. It is the most populous country and has a diverse environmental ecosystem. Its name is derived from “Goathemala,” which means “the land of the trees” in the Maya-Toltec language.

It is a country filled with volcanoes, mountains and beaches on the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea and three of its 30 volcanoes are still active. The majority of its area is land mass with a small coast line. About one-third of the population lives in highland villages instead of the warm and humid coastal lowlands.

Guatemala is a constitutional democratic republic. It has a multi-party system where a president is elected and assisted by a vice president and Council of Ministers. New laws are passed by Congress.

Tourism has become one of the main economic drivers in the country. The economy of Guatemala is predominantly dependent on agriculture.