How to Export to Guatemala - Export to Guatemala

Import Regs.: Documentation

Import documentation required by Guatemala Customs authorities include: Commercial Pro Forma Invoice, Bill of Lading or Airway Bill, Certificate of Origin (for some products). To the best of our knowledge these export documents are NO LONGER require authentification or legalization. A customs declaration or form is required to be supplied to Customs by the import broker.

Pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and hygiene products must be included in the Sanitary Registry (Registro Sanitario) of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Assistance prior to being sold in Guatemala. Firms interested in exporting such products to Guatemala are required to present a "Certificate of Free Sale" or "Certificate to Foreign Government" prepared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the relevant state level agency. For more information, firms can contact the Directorate General of Health Services at the following telephone number:

Direccion General de Regulacion, Vigilancia y Control de la Salud
Depto. Regulacion y Control de Productos Farmaceuticos, Higienicos, Quirurgicos y Cosmeticos:
(502) 440-7796 or (502) 475-5400
Contact: Lic. Elizabeth Recinos de Posadas
E-mail: regmed@itelgua.com

Articles 62 to 68 of Governmental Decision 969-99 on food safety contain specific regulations for the treatment of food imports. Plants, seeds, and related products must present a phytosanitary certificate from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a certificate attesting quarantine treatment in the U.S., a certificate of origin, and results of test procedures - when required.

These documents/certificates issued by the U.S. Federal or a state government are required to be legalized by the exporter's nearest Guatemalan consulate in the United States: http://www.guatemala-embassy.org/consulateoffices.php