Question 1

What are import duties in Guatemala?

Accepted Answer

They are taxes charged on imported goods. In Guatemala they include Import Tariff Rights (DAI), ranging from 0% to 15% depending on the product, plus 12% VAT on the CIF value plus DAI.

Question 2

What is CIF value?

Accepted Answer

CIF stands for Cost, Insurance, and Freight. It is the total value of goods delivered to the destination port, including product cost, transport insurance, and sea or air freight.

Question 3

How much is import VAT in Guatemala?

Accepted Answer

Import VAT in Guatemala is 12%. It is calculated on the CIF value plus import duties (DAI) and any applicable specific taxes.

Question 4

What products are duty-free?

Accepted Answer

Some products have 0% duty under free trade agreements (FTAs) like DR-CAFTA with the United States. Electronics and industrial machinery generally have 0% DAI rates.

Question 5

How do I calculate the total cost of importing to Guatemala?

Accepted Answer

Add CIF value + DAI (0-15% of CIF) + special taxes (if applicable) + VAT (12% on CIF+DAI+specials). Our calculator does all this automatically.

Guatemala Import Duty Calculator