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Which inputs can enter under Decree 29-89 temporary admission and for how long are taxes suspended?

According to the cited documentsExtension of the term: no direct sourceTo be confirmedImporting machinery

Under article 12 of Decree 29-89, a qualified exporting or maquila company obtains suspension of import duty (DAI), import taxes and VAT on raw materials, semi-finished and intermediate products, materials, containers, packaging and labels, as listed in the qualification resolution of the Ministry of the Economy (MINECO), for up to one year from acceptance of the Customs Import Declaration or of the Central American Single Customs Form. Secondary summaries state that the term is extendable once for an equal period if requested 30 days in advance.

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  • Tax suspension on inputs

    Up to 1 year

    In forceDecreto 29-89 art. 12

Sources

  • MINECO

    Texto del Decreto 29-89 con reformas

    mineco.gob.gtAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source