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Who is a reliable metallic gaskets supplier and exporter for Guatemala?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports metallic gaskets to buyers in Guatemala, including Puerto Barrios, Mixco, Guatemala City. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Guatemala needs metallic gaskets
Guatemala is Central America's largest economy, with sugar, palm oil, coffee and textiles, served by Puerto Quetzal and Santo Tomás.
Gaskets and gland packing are replaced whenever a flange is opened or a pump is overhauled, so plants buy them by the hundred before every shutdown.
Oil, gas & petrochemicals in Guatemala
Guatemala's hydrocarbon sector needs a steady supply of alloy and carbon steel piping, API-standard valves and spiral-wound gaskets. Plant maintenance teams value a supplier who ships the whole line list with EN 10204 3.1 documentation in one container.
In Guatemala, upstream oil & gas and refineries buy metallic gaskets from us mainly for pumps and valves and pipeline flanges.
Who buys metallic gaskets: Upstream oil & gas · Refineries · Petrochemical plants · Fuel depots
Chemicals, fertilisers & petrochemicals in Guatemala
Chemical and fertiliser plants in Guatemala handle corrosive media, so they buy stainless and alloy piping, PTFE and graphite seals and lined valves, and ship finished product in HDPE drums and barrels.
In Guatemala, petrochemical complexes and fertiliser plants buy metallic gaskets from us mainly for heat exchangers and hydraulic cylinders.
Who buys metallic gaskets: Petrochemical complexes · Fertiliser plants · Speciality chemical makers · Chemical distributors
Power & utilities in Guatemala
Utilities in Guatemala keep spares for valves, gauges and electrical protection on hand to meet availability targets.
In Guatemala, power plants and utilities buy metallic gaskets from us mainly for gearboxes and motors and refinery and chemical plants.
Who buys metallic gaskets: Power plants · Utilities · Transmission contractors
Marine, ports & fisheries in Guatemala
Ports, shipyards and fisheries in Guatemala use copper-nickel and stainless piping, marine pumps, seals and welding consumables that must resist seawater corrosion.
In Guatemala, shipyards and port operators buy metallic gaskets from us mainly for pumps and valves and pipeline flanges.
Who buys metallic gaskets: Shipyards · Port operators · Fishing fleets · Offshore services
Typical uses: Pumps and valves · Pipeline flanges · Heat exchangers · Hydraulic cylinders · Gearboxes and motors · Refinery and chemical plants.
Top 5 cities for metallic gaskets in Guatemala
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of metallic gaskets. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Metallic Gaskets in Puerto Barriosport: Santo TomásCaribbean port for banana exports.Marine, ports & fisheries
- 02Metallic Gaskets in Mixcovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadGarment and manufacturing zone near the capital.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 03Metallic Gaskets in Guatemala Cityvia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadThe capital and Central America's largest market.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 04Metallic Gaskets in Escuintlavia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadSugar, palm-oil and rubber region.
- 05Metallic Gaskets in Quetzaltenangovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadWestern highland trading city.
Importing metallic gaskets 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 | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Guatemala working day is covered |
| 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 |
Metallic Gaskets specifications for Guatemala
Typical specification range for seals, gaskets & gland packing; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Guatemala's import requirements.
| Elastomers | NBR, FKM (Viton), EPDM, silicone, neoprene |
|---|---|
| Packing materials | Graphite, PTFE, aramid, ramie, graphite-PTFE hybrid |
| Gasket types | Spiral wound, ring joint, kammprofile, CAF, PTFE, rubber |
| Temperature range | −200 °C to +650 °C depending on material |
Standards: ASME B16.20, ASME B16.21, ISO 3601, DIN 3760 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
Items are rust-protected where needed (VCI paper, oil or grease), packed in cartons, boxes or wooden cases, and palletised on fumigated (ISPM-15) pallets. Carton marks, barcodes and private-label packing are available.