Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Guatemala

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Guatemala: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import IVA is 12%. There is no free trade agreement with China, so the general duty rate for each tariff code applies. Check whether your product needs a local certificate before it ships. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 120/240 V, 60 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
IVA 12%
Trade agreement with China
None
Conformity
Check local requirements
Grid
120/240 V, 60 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Guatemala

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Tariff code and landed cost estimate before you order
  • Documents and labels Guatemala requires for your product
  • Electrical configuration for 120/240 V, 60 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Guatemala
Does Guatemala have a free trade agreement with China?

No. Goods from China pay the general duty rate for their tariff code. We confirm the code and estimate the landed cost before you order.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Guatemala?

The grid in Guatemala is 120/240 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Guatemala?

It depends on the product. We check the local requirements for your tariff code and ask the factory for the documents before shipping.

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