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Customs or Import duty for Malt whiskey and Whisky – scotch of 2 to 4 litres to Guatemala

The Customs or Import duty for Malt whiskey and Whisky – scotch of 2 to 4 litres to Guatemala is classified under Food & Beverage(cdf categories).

The HSCODE applied for Malt whiskey and Whisky – scotch of 2 to 4 litres is 22-8-30-10-0

The tax is applied on the total sum of item cost, insurance cost and shipment cost.

The custom/import taxes are:

General duty is 30%

Special Tariff rate 1 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 2 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 3 is NULL

Special Tariff rate 4 is 12%

Special Tariff rate 5 is NULL

Special Tariff rate 6 is NULL

Special Tariff rate 7 is 20%

Special Tariff rate 8 is NULL

Special Tariff rate 9 is 0%

Special Tariff rate 10 is 20%

The average VAT rate applicable in Guatemala is 0.12

Note: If the special tariff rate is NULL then general duty is applicable.

The other taxes applicable are:

N/A

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Calculation method:

Customs Duties or Import duty and taxes will be pending and need to be cleared while importing goods into Guatemala whether by a private individual or a commercial entity.

The valuation method is CIF.

Below table provide the Duty and Sales tax for Guatemala:

Duty Rates Sales Tax(GST) Threshold on goods
0% to 20% 12% (CIF + duty) No threshold

Other taxes and customs

Excise taxes are applicable to specific activities, such as Fuel Distribution Tax, Alcohol & Beverages Distribution Tax, and Tobacco Distribution Tax.

For more information please refer other taxes and information website.

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  • Asbestos
  • Furs
  • Hazardous or combustible materials (as defined in IATA Regulations)
  • Dangerous goods, haz. or comb. mats
  • Ivory
  • Military equipment
  • Pornography
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