Need information on importing household goods from USA to Guatemala

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TORTUGA PROPIEDADES New member

Member since 24 January 2023

TORTUGA PROPIEDADESNew member18 December 2023 14:33:25

Hello, I have property in Guatemala and I am trying to import/bring in household goods to furnish and set up a home in Guatemala. Has anyone gone through this process? What are the steps required to bring in such items? Thank you!

geekscum Active member

Member since 30 January 2018

geekscumActive member19 December 2023 01:53:37

I've done the 30" x 30" box

For $300 and a professional moving company costing $4,000 for two palatts. Let me know and I will fill you in on the details. The 30" box is the way to go unless you absolutely need something that won't fit or can't replace cheaper here.

TORTUGA PROPIEDADES New member

Member since 24 January 2023

TORTUGA PROPIEDADESNew member19 December 2023 14:28:53

@geekscum, how about the paperwork associated with bringing in these items?

geekscum Active member

Member since 30 January 2018

geekscumActive member29 December 2023 14:58:33

With the boxes, there wasn't any. With the moving company they handled everything. I mean there were papers to sign but they prepared them all.

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