Shipping to and from Guatemala
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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container pick-ups and more.
Combined Demurrage and Detention
Combined Demurrage and Detention combined starts as from discharge day (included), ends with gate-in empty day (included) to terminal.
Free time / Tiempo libre
Container type / Tipo de contenedor | DRY | FLAT and Open Top | REEFER | IMO |
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Container type / Tipo de contenedor
SD & CY
|
DRY
10
|
FLAT and Open Top
4
|
REEFER
4
|
IMO
4
|
Tarifa estándar después de tiempo libre / Standard rates after free time
Tipo de contenedor - Días | Dry | FLAT and Open Top | REEFER | IMO | |
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Tipo de contenedor - Días
5 en adelante / 5 and up
|
Dry
Libre/Free
|
FLAT and Open Top
$200 USD
|
REEFER
$200 USD
|
IMO
$200 USD
|
|
Tipo de contenedor - Días
8 a 14 / 8 to 14
|
Dry
$150 USD
|
FLAT and Open Top
$200 USD
|
REEFER
$200 USD
|
IMO
$200 USD
|
|
Tipo de contenedor - Días
15 a 21 / 15 to 21
|
Dry
$160 USD
|
FLAT and Open Top
$200 USD
|
REEFER
$200 USD
|
IMO
$200 USD
|
|
Tipo de contenedor - Días
22 en adelante / 22 and up
|
Dry
$170 USD
|
FLAT and Open Top
$200 USD
|
REEFER
$200 USD
|
IMO
$200 USD
|
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Special cargoes
OOG, B/B and IMO cargo are subject to standard Maersk Line approval procedures.
Please contact gt.import@maersk.com for detailed information.
Special customs requirements
- Customer must present 2 OBL's (1 to customs and 1 to Maersk Line for cargo release) and commercial invoice.
- Customer must present a customs fiscal document that states weight, quantity of pieces, cargo description, name of the truck driver and license plates of the truck that is to take the container to the bonded warehouse as well as duties information.
Freight collect approval
Imports on collect base are not accepted. Exceptions may be considered on a case-by-case basis, which must be consulted before loading (email to: gt.import@maersk.com)
Weight restrictions
Overall weight measurement
Before leaving the port facilities, containers are weighed in order to establish conformance with the overall weight restriction norm of 24,000 kgs.
All indicated weights with the exception of the grand total (which indicates the weight restriction) may differ according to individual equipment characteristics. Please take into account that the Maximum Cargo Weight indications are merely suggestions, and do not warrant compliance with the Overall Weight Restriction as planted by the government, as too many variables come into the equation. All the tare numbers have been taken on the high side in order to leave a safe margin.
Weight restriction is determined for overall weight put on road surface, meaning: weight truck + weight truck driver + tare chassis + tare chassis/flatbed + weight genset + weight container + weight cargo, which must not go over 37,000 kgs (81,400 lbs).
Authorities grant a 5% tolerance, not included in the numbers. However, also distribution of the cargo inside the container is a determinating factor, as additionally per-axle limitations exist and are enforced.
Per-axle weight measurement
There is also a weight check at a point along the highway. Here, weight is measured per axle (of truck and of chassis) in order to establish conformance with per-axle specifications (which are specified below).
Conformance with these norms implies an even distribution of the cargo inside the container. An unevenly stowed shipment may be inside the overall weight limit, but be overweight on a specific axle. Non-conformance results unequivocally in fines and the forced transload of overweight cargo into a second unit. All related costs will have to be covered by the consignee before delivery can take place.
Any cargo that exceeds 21,500 KGS will need to pay for triaxle service.
Following tables specify the maximum per axle weights (weights in kgs):
T3S2 | Axle 1 | Axle 2-3 | Axle 4-5 |
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T3S2
Limit
|
Axle 1
5,000
|
Axle 2-3
16,000
|
Axle 4-5
16,000
|
T3S2
5% tolerance
|
Axle 1
250
|
Axle 2-3
800
|
Axle 4-5
800
|
T3S2
Max. allowed
|
Axle 1
5,250
|
Axle 2-3
16,800
|
Axle 4-5
16,800
|
T3S2
Max. overall
|
Axle 1
37,000
|
Axle 2-3
37,000
|
Axle 4-5
37,000
|
T3S3 | Axle 1 | Axle 2-3 | Axle 4-5-6 |
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T3S3
Limit
|
Axle 1
5,000
|
Axle 2-3
16,000
|
Axle 4-5-6
20,000
|
T3S3
5% tolerance
|
Axle 1
250
|
Axle 2-3
800
|
Axle 4-5-6
1000
|
T3S3
Max. allowed
|
Axle 1
5,250
|
Axle 2-3
16,800
|
Axle 4-5-6
21,000
|
T3S3
Max. overall
|
Axle 1
41,000
|
Axle 2-3
41,000
|
Axle 4-5-6
41,000
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Country | Export | Import |
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Country
Guatemala
|
Export
10 days
|
Import
21 days
|
Import of Shipper Owned Container
Important Information about imports with a Shipper Owned Container – SOC
You will need to consider at least one of the following options:
Temporary Import Permission (Issue by SAT – Tax Entity in Guatemala)
- This is a procedure that has to be performed and confirmed before the arrival of the container to avoid delays on the release, and any situation with the local authorities.
- Consignee manifest to SAT (Tax authority) that they will be bringing merchandise in a container that is Shipper Owned. This request asks permission to the authorities to take the container out from the port without having to pay taxes since the container will be exported soon.
- This has to be handled by the Consignee’s Customs Broker.
Nationalize the container (pay taxes over the container's price)
- It will be a short process with SAT and Authorities, since Consignee will Nationalize the container, pay taxes and take the container out from the port.
- Won’t require any security deposit or any other expense than the current ones with Maersk. ( Taxes or fees involved in the nationalization will be determined by SAT and Customs Broker has to provide this information to the Consignee).
- It has to be handled by Consignee’s Customs Broker.
Maersk Guatemala will not manifest the Shipper Owned Containers as containerized cargo, and will not issue ATC for the Shipper Owned Container.