Guatemala Tariff 2026: Stay Compliant, Reduce Costs
A comprehensive guide to understanding Guatemala Tariff rates, import duties, and classification rules to help you trade smarter and stay compliant.
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Derechos Arancelarios a la Importación (DAI)
Impuesto al Valor Agregado (IVA)
Specific Excise Taxes (ISO)
Petroleum Derivatives Tax
Guatemala applies the Common External Tariff of the Central American Common Market (CACM), assessing duties primarily on the CIF (Cost, Insurance, and Freight) value of imported goods. While the standard Value Added Tax (IVA) applies to most imports, preferential duty rates are available for countries with trade agreements, such as the United States under CAFTA-DR. SMEs should be aware that while ad valorem rates are standard, specific excise taxes apply to sensitive commodities like fuel and alcohol.
| Duty/Tax Type Name | Standard Rate or Rate Range |
|---|---|
| Import Tariff (DAI) - Ad Valorem | 0% - 15% (Common), up to 40% (Agri) |
| Value Added Tax (IVA) | 12% |
| Excise Taxes (Specific/Compound) | Varies (Fuel, Cement, Beverages, Tobacco) |
| Antidumping Duties | Case-specific (e.g., steel products) |
| Section 301 / MPF / HMF | N/A (US-Specific Import Fees) |
- Import Tariff (DAI): The primary ad valorem duty calculated on the CIF value, with rates generally ranging from 0% for raw materials to 15% for finished goods.
- Value Added Tax (IVA): A flat 12% tax applied to the cumulative value of the goods plus the import duties paid.
- Excise Taxes: Specific or compound levies applied to select goods such as petroleum distribution, cement, and alcoholic beverages.
- Antidumping Duties: Special duties imposed on specific products identified as being sold below fair market value, protecting local industry.
- US-Specific Fees (Section 301, MPF, HMF): These are fees collected by US Customs for imports into the USA and are not applicable to goods entering Guatemala.
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