Guatemala New & Used Vehicle Import Regulations

Guatemala New & Used Vehicle Import Regulations

Importation of Automobiles (POV) in Guatemala

POV with foreign plates may import in the country on temporary permit of (30 days), but the owner cannot leave the country unless his car has been re-exported or all import duties have been paid.

All POV must be cleared at the POE. (Not in Guatemala City bonded warehouse). Customs authorities will perform an inspection of the POV and documents prior to place the value of the duties/taxes to be paid. Customs clearance takes two weeks.

Customs Regulations of Importation of Vehicles in Guatemala

1.	Household goods, personal effects and vehicles are subject to pay taxes/duties.

2.	Duties will be based on C.I.F. value as determined by Customs.

3.	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 .

Documents Required Automobiles (POV)

Original bill of lading
Original of Car title as proof of ownership
Original of commercial invoice
Original of Owner passport
Delivery and billing instructions including insurance information.
Nit number. We can process this document, we just need the original cedula

Note : (Identification Card) if the shipper is Guatemalan, if foreigner, we need the Original Passport.

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