Shipping from the USA to Guatemala
From $81 · arrives in 7–9 business days by Economy or 5–7 by Express. All of Guatemala is covered, and power is 120 V with US-style plugs, so your devices work as they are; parcel tax is known in advance: 12% IVA plus duty by product.
What a box to Guatemala costs
Prices are in US dollars and include receiving, packing and consolidation; no subscription and no percentage on the value of your goods — what you see in the calculator is what is charged.
| Chargeable weight | FedEx Economy · 0–7 days | FedEx Express · 0–5 days | DHL Express · 0–5 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 lb (0.45 kg) | $81 | $90 | $99 |
| 2 lb (0.91 kg) | $83 | $92 | $102 |
| 3 lb (1.4 kg) | $87 | $97 | $106 |
| 5 lb (2.3 kg) | $107 | $118 | $130 |
| 10 lb (4.5 kg) | $143 | $159 | $174 |
| 15 lb (6.8 kg) | $185 | $227 | $250 |
| 20 lb (9.1 kg) | $237 | $263 | $289 |
| 30 lb (13.6 kg) | $354 | $396 | $435 |
What is specific to Guatemala
Coverage in Guatemala
Guatemala City, Mixco, Villa Nueva, Quetzaltenango and every other city and town are on the FedEx and DHL network, and the box is delivered to the address in your account. Write the address in its local form with the zona number, the municipality and your phone number.
Customs and tax in Guatemala
There is no duty-free threshold for courier purchases in Guatemala: 12% IVA (VAT) is due, plus DAI import duty by product, from 0 to 15% for most goods, and US-origin goods are exempt from DAI under the DR-CAFTA agreement when origin is proven. The simplified declaration through the carrier covers up to USD 1,000; above that it is general clearance with a customs agent. The carrier clears the shipment and then recovers the IVA and DAI from you on its invoice, and customs may check the declared value against store prices, which is why the real invoice always travels with the box from our side. For updates: the SAT portal.
ID and billing
Have your NIT or CUI number ready: the carrier issues you an electronic invoice for what it paid on your behalf and needs the number to do so; add it to your shipment notes and we put it on the paperwork. Your invoice is in US dollars exactly as the calculator shows, and your card converts from quetzales at your bank’s rate; nothing is added after payment.
From Oregon to Guatemala City in four steps
Sign up
Open your account with no subscription fee; your US address and personal code appear in your dashboard right away.
Shop
Shop at any US website and use our address as the shipping destination — the store treats it as a local address.
Receiving
As soon as your parcel arrives we photograph and weigh it, and you can combine several orders into one box at no charge.
Shipping
Pay for shipping and follow the box with a tracking number from Oregon to your door.
What shoppers in Guatemala buy from the US
Electronics that need no adapter
Apple, Best Buy and Newegg; power is 120 V with US-style plugs, so a device works as it is.
Questions from customers in Guatemala
There is no duty-free threshold for courier purchases: every shipment of goods pays 12% IVA plus DAI import duty by product. The exemption that exists in law is for small shipments between family members and goes through general clearance, not the simplified declaration; include the tax in your cost from the start.
12% IVA (VAT), plus DAI import duty of 0 to 15% for most goods, depending on the product. The carrier clears the shipment and then recovers the amount from you on its invoice, and up to USD 1,000 the simplified declaration is enough, with no customs agent.
The DR-CAFTA agreement exempts US-origin goods from DAI when they meet the origin rules and this is proven; the 12% IVA is due in every case. What counts is where the product was made, not where it was bought, so budget for paying the duty and treat the exemption as a bonus if it is applied.
Have your NIT or CUI number ready: the carrier clears the shipment and then issues you an electronic invoice for the tax and duty, and it needs your number to do so. Add it to your shipment notes and we put it on the paperwork.
Products containing pseudoephedrine are prohibited in Guatemala, both to import and to distribute, and restricted goods in general cannot use the simplified declaration. Build your order around clothing, footwear and electronics, and check with the health authority before buying any medicine.
Other destinations in the Americas
We also ship to the Gulf, the Arab world, Europe and Asia — the rate table lists every destination.
Start with a US address and no sales tax
Open your free account, take your Oregon address and personal code, and ship to Guatemala at a price you know before you buy.