Customs declarations (DUCA)
Preparation and submission of customs declarations for import, export and transit.
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Customs broker · Guatemala
We clear your cargo by air, sea and land in Guatemala
We handle every customs formality, planning and optimizing the process across all services: air, sea and land.
- Air
- Sea
- Land
In short
Aduanas EF is a customs broker in zone 12 of Guatemala City that prepares customs declarations (DUCA), classifies goods and manages import, export, free zone and maquila formalities at Guatemala’s ports, bonded warehouses and Central American border crossings.
What we do
Customs brokerage services
We always make sure regulations are applied correctly and advise you on the most advantageous and efficient options.
Tariff classification
We determine the correct SAC code so you pay the right duties and meet your product’s requirements.
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Clearance of your cargo at ports, the airport, bonded warehouses and borders, from start to finish.
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Exit formalities, documents and coordination with the port or border so your product reaches its destination.
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Customs brokerage in free zones and for companies under the maquila regime.
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We make sure regulations are applied correctly and help you choose the most advantageous option.
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One team for every transport mode
We provide customs brokerage for declarations and formalities at Guatemala’s ports, bonded warehouses and Central American border crossings.
- Air: air cargo and shipments.
- Sea: containers and break-bulk cargo at Pacific and Atlantic ports.
- Land: import, export and transit across Central American borders.
- Special regimes: free zone and maquila.
How we work
Customs clearance in 5 steps
We plan every operation to reduce lead times and avoid adjustments.
Document intake
We review the invoice, transport document, packing list and permits.
Classification & valuation
We assign the tariff code and determine the customs value.
DUCA declaration
We prepare and submit the declaration to the SAT.
Payment & selection
Duties are paid and we attend the inspection if the risk system requires it.
Release & delivery
Customs releases the goods and we coordinate pickup.
Why Aduanas EF
Speed, full service and continuous improvement
Fast service
Customs professionals with extensive knowledge of tariff classification, customs law and procedures.
Full service
Declarations and formalities at ports, bonded warehouses and Central American borders, plus free zone and maquila.
Excellent service
We believe excellence comes from continuous improvement and from the personal and professional growth of our team.
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions about customs
What does a customs broker do in Guatemala?
A customs broker handles the formalities before Guatemala’s Tax Administration Superintendency (SAT) so that goods can be legally imported, exported or moved in transit. At Aduanas EF we review your documents, classify the goods under the Central American Tariff System (SAC), prepare the customs declaration (DUCA), calculate duties and taxes, and follow up until the cargo is released.
What documents do I need to import into Guatemala?
Usually: a commercial invoice; a transport document (bill of lading or B/L for sea freight, air waybill or AWB for air freight, land waybill for road freight); a packing list; a certificate or declaration of origin when claiming preferential tariff treatment; and permits or licenses from the competent authority for regulated goods. The importer must be registered with the SAT. We confirm the exact list for your product.
What is the DUCA?
The DUCA (Declaración Única Centroamericana, or Central American Single Customs Declaration) is the electronic form used to declare goods to customs in the region. There are variants by operation: DUCA-D for definitive imports and exports with countries outside Central America, DUCA-F for trade between Central American countries, and DUCA-T for goods in transit. Our team prepares and submits it for you.
What taxes are paid when importing into Guatemala?
The main ones are import duties (DAI, Derechos Arancelarios a la Importación), whose rate depends on the tariff classification and any applicable trade agreement, and the 12% VAT (IVA), calculated on the customs value (CIF) plus the DAI. Some goods carry additional specific taxes. We give you an estimate before shipping.
Have a shipment to clear?
Tell us about your operation and we will reply with a clear proposal.