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Success story · International trade and sourcing

Importing from China to supply a buyer in Guatemala

An international company needed to supply its client in Guatemala with products manufactured in China. DLZ coordinated the operation locally so that every supplier and every document played its role.

ClientInternational trading company
SectorInternational trade and sourcing
MarketsGuatemala (origin: China)
DLZ servicesCommercial coordination, international and local logistics, customs coordination

The challenge

The project combined international transport from Asia, a formal import process, payment of duties and taxes, and distribution of the cargo within Guatemala.

Working with several suppliers across different jurisdictions required clear coordination: each participant with defined responsibilities, and documents backing both the commercial transaction and the physical movement of the goods.

What DLZ did

The DLZ team took on local commercial coordination. We organized the import requirements, international transport from origin and the services needed for the goods to enter Guatemala, with a licensed customs broker handling the formalities.

We also coordinated local services and transport to the delivery point requested by the buyer. Before the cargo moved, the importer of record and the documentation of the operation were defined, so that everything matched the reality of the transaction and Guatemalan regulations.

Key elements of the solution

  • A single coordination point in Guatemala for suppliers in different countries.
  • Importer, seller and buyer roles defined before shipment.
  • Customs formalities handled by a licensed customs broker.
  • Local delivery to the destination indicated by the buyer.

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Frequently asked questions

Can a foreign company coordinate an import into Guatemala?

Yes. The commercial structure, the importer of record and the documentation are defined according to the operation and applicable Guatemalan law.

Does DLZ coordinate transport and customs services?

Yes. DLZ coordinates the different logistics components and works with a licensed customs broker for the formalities.

Can I hire a door-to-door solution?

Yes. The scope is defined case by case according to the goods, origin, destination and applicable obligations.

Have a similar project?

Tell us what you need to move, buy or sell in Guatemala and Central America. We will propose a scope of work for your case.

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This case is presented without the client’s name to protect its commercial confidentiality.