Shipping from Guangzhou to Guatemala Air Sea Freight agent

# BETTERluck Shipping: Guangzhou to Guatemala Air & Sea Freight Services   Your trusted logistics partner for shipping from Guangzhou to Guatemala, offering tailored air cargo, sea freight (LCL/FCL), and comprehensive transport solutions. Since 2007, BETTERluck Shipping (Guangzhou) Limited has delivered professional services with **cheapest prices**, **lowest costs**, and seamless support for "Made in China" cargo, connecting Guangzhou’s markets to Guatemala efficiently.   ## Key Transport Hubs & Logistics Insights   ### Guatemala’s Airports & Seaports   - **Major Airports**:    - La Aurora International Airport (GUA, Guatemala City) – Guatemala’s primary international airport, handling 90% of air cargo, including electronics, pharmaceuticals, and high-value goods. It serves as the main gateway for global trade, with modern cargo facilities and connections to North American and Central American hubs.    - Mundo Maya International Airport (FRS, Flores) – A secondary airport in northern Guatemala, focusing on tourism and regional cargo for agricultural products.   - **Major Seaports**:    - Port of Santo Tomás de Castilla – Guatemala’s largest seaport, located on the Caribbean coast. It handles over 70% of the country’s maritime trade, including containerized goods, textiles, agricultural equipment, and consumer products.    - Port of Puerto Quetzal – A Pacific coast port, serving as a key gateway for trade with Asia, handling container shipments, bulk cargo (e.g., grain), and vehicles.   ### Guangdong (China) Airports & Seaports   - **Airports**:    - Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)    - Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport (SZX)    - Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) – All with air cargo routes to Guatemala via North American or Central American hubs.   - **Seaports**:    - Guangzhou Port (Nansha Terminal)    - Shenzhen Port (Yantian, Shekou Terminals) – Major gateways with shipping routes to Puerto Quetzal (Pacific) and Santo Tomás de Castilla (Caribbean via Panama Canal), supporting LCL/FCL sea freight.   ### Guangdong’s Foreign Trade Wholesale Markets   We provide direct pickup from Guangzhou’s key sourcing hubs:   - Baiyun World Leather Market (leather goods & accessories)   - Baima Fashion Market (clothing, apparel & textiles)   - Sanyuanli General Merchandise Market (daily necessities & small commodities)   - Liwan Toy Market (toys & children’s products)   - Guangzhou Furniture Wholesale Market (furniture & home decor)   - Foshan Ceramics Wholesale Market (ceramic tiles & sanitary ware)   ### Guangdong Cities & Their Key Export Products   - **Guangzhou**: Electronics, textiles, furniture, lighting equipment, auto parts.   - **Shenzhen**: Smartphones, semiconductors, tech gadgets, LED displays, drones.   - **Foshan**: Ceramics, home appliances (air conditioners, refrigerators), furniture.   - **Dongguan**: Toys, footwear, electronics components, plastic products.   - **Zhuhai**: Medical devices, communication equipment, plastic molds.   - **Shantou**: Toys, textiles, light industrial goods (kitchenware, stationery).   - **Jiangmen**: Electrical appliances, metal products (stainless steel cookware).   ### Flights from China & Hong Kong to Guatemala   - There are no direct flights from China or Hong Kong to Guatemala. All routes require transits via North American hubs:    - **Transit via Miami (USA)**: From Guangzhou/Shenzhen to Miami (14-16 hours), then to Guatemala City (3 hours). Total travel time: 25-30 hours.    - **Transit via Houston (USA)**: From Hong Kong to Houston (16-18 hours), then to Guatemala City (2.5 hours). Total: 27-32 hours.   - Key airlines involved: American Airlines, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific (Hong Kong), and China Southern (Guangzhou).   ### Container Liners from Guangzhou to Guatemala   - **Pacific route to Puerto Quetzal**: Major carriers including Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, and Hapag-Lloyd operate direct services from Guangdong ports to Puerto Quetzal, via the Pacific Ocean.    - **Transit time**: 28-35 days.   - **Caribbean route to Santo Tomás de Castilla**: Services via Panama Canal, with transshipment in Balboa (Panama) or Kingston (Jamaica).    - **Transit time**: 35-42 days.   - **Services**: LCL (consolidated cargo) for small shipments, FCL (20ft/40ft containers) for bulk goods, and refrigerated containers for perishables (e.g., pharmaceuticals, certain electronics).   ### Guatemala’s Top Imports from China   Guatemala primarily imports from China to support its manufacturing, retail, and infrastructure sectors:   - **Textiles & apparel** (fabrics, clothing accessories) – Critical for Guatemala’s garment industry, sourced from Guangzhou’s wholesale markets.   - **Electronics** (smartphones, home appliances, LED lighting) – Meeting consumer demand in urban areas like Guatemala City.   - **Machinery & equipment** (agricultural tools, industrial machinery) – Supporting agriculture (coffee, sugar) and manufacturing.   - **Construction materials** (ceramics, steel, cement) – Used in housing and infrastructure projects, supplied by Foshan and Guangzhou.   - **Toys & consumer goods** – Popular in local retail, with Dongguan and Shantou as key sourcing hubs.   ### Guatemala Customs Clearance Requirements & Procedures   - **Key Procedures**:    1. Submit import declaration to Guatemala’s Superintendencia de Aduanas (Customs Authority) via their electronic system prior to cargo arrival.    2. Undergo documentary verification and physical inspection (random or for regulated goods).    3. Pay duties and taxes, then obtain release authorization.   - **Required Documents**:    - Commercial invoice (in Spanish or English, with HS codes, quantities, values, and origin details).    - Packing list (itemized by package, including weights, dimensions, and material composition).    - Bill of lading (sea freight) or air waybill (air freight).    - **Certificate of Origin (CO)**: Mandatory for tariff assessment; preferential rates apply under CAFTA-DR (Central America-Dominican Republic-United States Free Trade Agreement).    - Import license (required for regulated goods such as electronics, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals).   ### Guatemala Import Duties   - Tariffs range from 0% to 30%:    - Industrial machinery and electronics: 0-10% (lower with CAFTA-DR CO).    - Textiles and apparel: 5-15%.    - Construction materials: 10-20%.    - Luxury items: 20-30%.   - **Value-Added Tax (VAT)**: 12% applies to most imports, with exemptions for raw materials and capital goods.   ### Guatemala Customs Clearance: Certification Details   - **Product Compliance**: Electrical goods must meet Guatemalan safety standards (INACAL) and may require local testing.   - **Garment Sector**: Textiles and apparel require compliance with labeling regulations (Spanish-language tags with origin and care instructions).   - **Document Legalization**: Commercial invoices and CO for high-value shipments (over $50,000) may need authentication by the Guatemalan Embassy in China.   ## Payment & Insurance   - **Accepted Currencies**: BETTERluck is a long-standing client of XTransfer, enabling payments in:    Australian Dollar, Canadian Dollar, Chinese Yuan, Euro, British Pound, Hong Kong Dollar, Japanese Yen, Singapore Dollar, US Dollar, Guatemalan Quetzal, and other major currencies.   - **Insurance**: All shipments are insured by Ping An Insurance, covering loss, damage, and transit risks (including maritime, aviation, and inland transport).   ## Comprehensive Logistics Services from Guangzhou to Guatemala   - **Flexible Transport Options**: Air cargo (25-32 hours for urgent goods), sea freight (28-42 days for bulk), and door-to-door delivery.   - **Local Support**: Pickup from Guangzhou/Shenzhen factories, wholesale markets, or hotels; warehouse loading and packaging compliant with Guatemalan regulations.   - **Customs Expertise**: Authorized agent for DHL, FedEx, UPS, and EMS; assistance with CAFTA-DR documentation and INACAL compliance.   ## Contact Us   - **WeChat, WhatsApp & Telephone**: +86-18898403007   - **Email**: sales8@blshipping.com   - **Website**: www.blshipping.com   - **Address**: Room 607-608, Talent Building, No.1 Yichuang Street, Huangpu District, Guangzhou City, China | Post Code: 510555   #freight #forwarder #logistics #shipping #cargo #airchinacargo #aircargochina #airfreight #seafreight #Guatemala #Guangzhou #madeinchina #guangzhouwholesale #CantonFair #chinafreightforwarder #BETTERluck #containershipping