Quick answer
Who is a reliable caps supplier and exporter for Guatemala?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports caps to buyers in Guatemala, including Quetzaltenango, Guatemala City, Mixco. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Guatemala needs caps
Guatemala is Central America's largest economy, with sugar, palm oil, coffee and textiles, served by Puerto Quetzal and Santo Tomás.
Ready-made garments, uniforms and footwear are fast-moving wholesale lines bought in mixed containers.
Textiles, garments & fashion retail in Guatemala
Garment factories supply North American brands.
In Guatemala, fabric wholesalers and garment makers buy caps from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and retail chains.
Who buys caps: Fabric wholesalers · Garment makers · Boutiques & retailers · Uniform suppliers
Wholesale & retail distribution in Guatemala
Distributors and retailers in Guatemala import hand tools, cookware, stationery and electrical products in mixed containers, with retail-ready or private-label packing.
In Guatemala, hardware stores and supermarkets buy caps from us mainly for private-label brands and school and corporate uniforms.
Who buys caps: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Typical uses: Apparel wholesalers · Retail chains · Private-label brands · School and corporate uniforms · Online marketplaces.
Top 5 cities for caps in Guatemala
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of caps. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Caps in Quetzaltenangovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadWestern highland trading city.Textiles, garments & fashion retailWholesale & retail distribution
- 02Caps in Guatemala Cityvia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadThe capital and Central America's largest market.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Caps in Mixcovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadGarment and manufacturing zone near the capital.Textiles, garments & fashion retail
- 04Caps in Escuintlavia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadSugar, palm-oil and rubber region.
- 05Caps in Puerto Barriosport: Santo TomásCaribbean port for banana exports.
Importing caps into Guatemala: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Guatemala — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| Weekend | Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 22:00–07:30 Guatemala time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday |
| Country calling code | +502 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Spanish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | quetzal (GTQ); quotations in USD |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Caps specifications for Guatemala
Typical specification range for garments & footwear; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Guatemala's import requirements.
| Fabrics | Cotton, denim, poly-cotton, lycra blends |
|---|---|
| Size range | Kids 2–14 years; adults XS–5XL |
| Branding | Private label, woven labels, hang tags |
| Packing | Individual polybags, ratio packing, export cartons |
Standards: ISO 105, AATCC test methods or the standard your project specifies. Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods.
Price, duties & landed cost in Guatemala
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in quetzal (GTQ) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal |
| Import taxes | Import duty plus VAT (IVA) |
| Import conformity | Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |
Packing for shipment to Guatemala
Goods are packed in export cartons with partitions or foam where fragile, palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets and stretch-wrapped. Mixed-category containers are load-planned to protect glass, ceramics and printed goods.
