Shipping a laptop to guatemala

Last activity 23 June 2023 by SamGuat

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SamGuatMember23 June 2023 20:38:25

Hi all, anyone have experience shipping a laptop (from the uk) to guatemala via dhl or FedEx?

Looks fairly straightforward filling in relevant customs declaration forms for the outside, but does anyone know what I should write to declare it as personal and second hand goods?

Alternatively, anyone know of a decent refurbished laptop seller in Antigua or the capital?

Thanks in advance!

kglasenerMember23 June 2023 22:54:22

@SamGuat

shipped a phone from US to Guatemala using DHL. Guatemalan customs charged me over $100 in taxes. Not sure how they’ll handle a laptop. Just an FYI. All the best.

SamGuatMember23 June 2023 23:35:56

@kglasener thanks. Was it a new one you ordered or an old one from home? Mine would be the latter.

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