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PET Preforms for buyers in Guatemala

PET Preforms · Central America & Mexico · EN-GT

PET Preforms Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Guatemala

Guatemala is Central America's largest economy, with sugar, palm oil, coffee and textiles, served by Puerto Quetzal and Santo Tomás.. Hurain Engitech & Trade supplies pet preforms to Guatemala — narrow-mouth, wide-mouth, hot-fill, barrier, handle, oval, cosmetic, recycled and custom PET preforms.

Currency
quetzal (GTQ)
Main ports
Puerto Quetzal, Santo Tomás
Sea transit from Gujarat
35–50 days
Import taxes
Import duty plus VAT (IVA)
Our hours (local)
22:00–07:30 Guatemala time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
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Quick answer

Who is a reliable pet preforms supplier and exporter for Guatemala?

Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pet preforms to buyers in Guatemala, including Escuintla, Guatemala City, Puerto Barrios. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Guatemala needs pet preforms

Guatemala is Central America's largest economy, with sugar, palm oil, coffee and textiles, served by Puerto Quetzal and Santo Tomás.

Water, soft-drink, juice and edible-oil bottlers blow preforms into bottles on site, which saves most of the freight cost of shipping empty bottles.

Edible oil milling & refining in Guatemala

Palm-oil mills and refiners need spares and bleaching earth.

In Guatemala, oilseed crushing mills and solvent extraction plants buy pet preforms from us mainly for packaged drinking water and carbonated soft drinks.

Who buys pet preforms: Oilseed crushing mills · Solvent extraction plants · Edible oil refineries · Oil packers

FMCG, beverages & packaging in Guatemala

Bottlers and consumer brands in Guatemala import PET preforms, HDPE bottles and barrels, and glass packaging. Shipping preforms instead of finished bottles cuts freight per unit dramatically.

In Guatemala, beverage & water bottlers and food processors buy pet preforms from us mainly for juices and hot-fill beverages and edible oil.

Who buys pet preforms: Beverage & water bottlers · Food processors · Personal-care brands · Chemical packers

Pharmaceuticals & healthcare in Guatemala

Healthcare packaging buyers in Guatemala want UV-protective amber glass, tamper-evident closures and consistent neck finishes that run cleanly on their filling lines.

In Guatemala, pharma manufacturers and nutraceutical brands buy pet preforms from us mainly for cosmetics and personal care and pharmaceutical liquids.

Who buys pet preforms: Pharma manufacturers · Nutraceutical brands · Laboratories · Hospitals

Typical uses: Packaged drinking water · Carbonated soft drinks · Juices and hot-fill beverages · Edible oil · Cosmetics and personal care · Pharmaceutical liquids.

Top 5 cities for pet preforms in Guatemala

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of pet preforms. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01PET Preforms in Escuintlavia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadSugar, palm-oil and rubber region.FMCG, beverages & packagingEdible oil milling & refining
  2. 02PET Preforms in Guatemala Cityvia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadThe capital and Central America's largest market.FMCG, beverages & packaging
  3. 03PET Preforms in Puerto Barriosport: Santo TomásCaribbean port for banana exports.
  4. 04PET Preforms in Quetzaltenangovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadWestern highland trading city.
  5. 05PET Preforms in Mixcovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadGarment and manufacturing zone near the capital.

Importing pet preforms 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.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time22:00–07:30 Guatemala time (09:30–19:00 IST), Monday to Saturday
Country calling code+502 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesSpanish; we correspond in English
Currencyquetzal (GTQ); quotations in USD
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

PET Preforms specifications for Guatemala

Typical specification range for pet preforms; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Guatemala's import requirements.

Neck finishesPCO 1810, PCO 1881, 28 mm, 38 mm, 46 mm, 48 mm, 53 mm and wide mouth
Weight range9 g to 750 g
ColoursClear, blue, green, amber, custom
MaterialsVirgin bottle-grade PET, rPET blends
PackingOctabins or cartons with PE liners

All 9 pet preforms we supply in Guatemala

Standards: FDA 21 CFR 177.1630, EU 10/2011, ISPM-15 pallets or the standard your project specifies. Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods.

Price, duties & landed cost in Guatemala

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in quetzal (GTQ) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal
Import taxesImport duty plus VAT (IVA)
Import conformityCentral American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test certificates / COA where applicable
Payment50% 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.

How to order

How to import pet preforms into Guatemala

  1. 01Share your requirement. Send product names, specifications or drawings, quantities, destination port and any required standards by form, email or WhatsApp.
  2. 02Receive a detailed quotation. We confirm specifications and reply with price (EXW, FOB, CFR or CIF), MOQ, packing, lead time and payment terms.
  3. 03Approve samples or drawings. Where needed we send samples, GA drawings or technical data sheets for approval before production.
  4. 04Production and sourcing. Your order is manufactured or sourced from qualified partner factories and tracked against the agreed schedule.
  5. 05Inspection and testing. Goods are checked for quantity, dimensions, finish and function; third-party inspection can be arranged on request.
  6. 06Export packing and documents. Goods are packed for sea or air freight and shipped with invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading.

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FAQ

PET Preforms in Guatemala — frequently asked questions

Do you export pet preforms to Guatemala?

Yes. Hurain Engitech & Trade manufactures, supplies and exports pet preforms from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Guatemala, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Guatemala do you deliver pet preforms to?

We deliver anywhere in Guatemala. The cities with the highest demand for pet preforms are Escuintla, Guatemala City, Puerto Barrios, Quetzaltenango and Mixco, because of their fmcg, beverages & packaging, edible oil milling & refining industries.

How long does delivery of pet preforms to Guatemala take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Puerto Quetzal is about 35–50 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does pet preforms cost in Guatemala?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the pet preforms you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to quetzal. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to pet preforms in Guatemala?

Import duty plus VAT (IVA). Central American technical regulations (RTCA) apply to some goods. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Guatemala?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Guatemala, so standard (MFN) duty applies to pet preforms. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine pet preforms with other products in one shipment to Guatemala?

Yes. PET Preforms can be consolidated with other pet preforms and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

Why import PET preforms instead of bottles?

Preforms occupy a fraction of the volume of blown bottles, so one container of preforms produces many times more bottles, dramatically reducing freight cost per bottle.

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Need pet preforms in Guatemala? Send your specification.

Share product, specification, quantity and destination port. Our export team replies with price, MOQ, packing and lead time.

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