Commercial LCL shipping from Canada to Guatemala
Samples, spare parts, stock for a small shop or goods for a customer abroad do not need a whole container. A1 ships commercial cargo in shared ocean containers (LCL) from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to Guatemala City. The rate starts at USD 10 per cubic foot to Guatemala City, and the carrier estimates 54–65 days in transit depending on the gateway and the city.
Guatemalans returning after living abroad can apply for exemptions on used household goods; other personal shipments pay import duties and VAT. Customs clearance in Guatemala is done through a licensed customs agent, so the consignee should appoint one in advance.
Guatemalan commercial consignments. Importers in and around the capital can receive LCL cargo through the same service. A complete commercial invoice in Spanish or English, with HS codes and realistic unit values, helps the customs agent. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 treated. Toronto and Montreal save about eleven days over Vancouver for Guatemalan cargo. The invoice value may be up to CAD 2,000, dangerous goods are excluded, and the cargo arrives at our warehouse already palletized. The carrier confirms the destination charges, which are paid in Canada with the booking.
An LCL consignment suits a Guatemalan buyer's small order of spare parts, tools or packaged goods. Give the importer's tax registration and full address on the commercial invoice.
Commercial cargo rates to Guatemala
| Destination | From Toronto | From Montreal | From Vancouver |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guatemala City | USD 10 / cu ft 54 days · min. USD 647.63 | USD 10 / cu ft 54 days · min. USD 646.46 | USD 13 / cu ft 65 days · min. USD 724.16 |
Example: a small commercial shipment from Toronto to Guatemala City
- A few cartons (0.4 CBM, 80 kg): USD 647.63
- One pallet, 120 × 100 × 150 cm, 350 kg (1.8 CBM): USD 900.76
- Two such pallets (3.6 CBM, 700 kg): USD 1,536.52
The totals include the A1 processing fee, surcharges and solar fee. The carrier charges by volume or by weight (1,000 kg per CBM), whichever is greater. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier before you pay; customs duties and taxes are paid by the importer in Guatemala.
Which Canadian gateway: one pallet to Guatemala City
- From Toronto: USD 900.76, about 54 days
- From Montreal: USD 900.76, about 54 days
- From Vancouver: USD 1,091.49, about 65 days
Toronto is both the least expensive and the fastest gateway to Guatemala City. Choose the warehouse you can reach; from other Canadian cities the calculator shows the lowest of the three.
Dense goods are charged by weight: 1 CBM of tiles or metal parts weighing 800 kg costs USD 647.63 to Guatemala City, against USD 647.63 for 1 CBM at 200 kg.
Documents for commercial cargo
- Commercial invoice. Our commercial invoice (PDF): seller and buyer, a clear description of each item, quantity, unit value, total value, currency and country of origin. HS codes help customs in Guatemala classify the goods.
- Packing list. The packing list (PDF) gives the pieces, packed dimensions and gross weight of every pallet, crate or carton, matching the invoice.
- Customs value. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
The importer's details that the carrier conditions below ask for (tax or registration numbers) go on the invoice and the booking. More help: commercial shipping documents.
Pallets and crates
Commercial cargo travels palletized or crated. Wood packaging must be ISPM 15 heat-treated and stamped, or the cargo can be refused at the destination. Stack the cartons squarely on the pallet, no wider than the pallet itself, and stretch-wrap and strap them; label every piece with the consignee's name and city in Guatemala. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver: A1 does not offer pickup and does not palletize. The warehouse measures and weighs the cargo, and the final price follows those measurements.
Carrier conditions for Guatemala
The carrier's tariff lists no special conditions for Guatemala beyond the general rules on this page; the destination charges are confirmed for each booking.
How to book
Calculate the price in the calculator above with the cargo type "Commercial cargo", accept the quote and upload the commercial invoice and packing list on your booking page. After the carrier confirms the destination charges, you pay and receive the labels and the warehouse delivery instructions. Sending your own belongings rather than goods? See personal effects shipping to Guatemala.
Shipping to Guatemala by service
A1 services from Canada: Ocean LCL shipping, personal effects, commercial cargo, air freight (on request).
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to ship a pallet to Guatemala?
One pallet of 120 × 100 × 150 cm weighing 350 kg from Toronto to Guatemala City costs about USD 900.76 including all A1 fees. Destination charges, duties and taxes are confirmed separately.
Which documents does a commercial shipment to Guatemala need?
A commercial invoice and a packing list, plus anything the carrier conditions for Guatemala require. The customs value of the shipment may not exceed CAD 2,000.
Does A1 pick up or palletize the cargo?
No. You deliver the cargo, already palletized or crated, to our receiving warehouse in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver.
Rates valid through December 25, 2026; totals include A1 fees of USD 265.00. Destination charges are confirmed by the carrier, duties and taxes are paid by the consignee, and transit days are the carrier's estimate.