🇬🇹 Export Market · Latin America

Medical Products Exporter to Guatemala

Manshav Impex is a premier Indian OEM manufacturer and global exporter of certified surgical gloves, surgical blades, hypodermic syringes, IV cannulas, infection-control PPE, and hospital equipment to healthcare distributors, hospital groups, and government health ministries across Guatemala. Supplying hospital procurement teams and distributors with OEM surgical gloves, blades, and medical disposables registered with MSPAS.

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Port of Loading (India)
Port Mundra (APSEZ) & Port Nhava Sheva (JNPT)
🚢 Direct Sea Route: 26–32 days
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Discharge Port (Guatemala)
Puerto Quetzal (Pacific), Santo Tomás de Castilla (Atlantic)
Destination Region
Latin America
Primary Entry Ports
Puerto Quetzal (Pacific), Santo Tomás de Castilla (Atlantic)
Sea Freight Transit
26–32 days (from Nhava Sheva / Mundra)
Regulatory Authority
MSPAS (Ministerio de Salud Pública y Asistencia Social)
Paperwork Language
Spanish
Buyer Local Currency
Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)
Factory Certifications
CE · FDA · ISO · GMP · WHO-GMP
Export Paperwork SLA
24-Hour Turnaround (Invoice, PL, COO, CoA)
Technical Product Specifications

High-Precision Medical Consumables for Guatemala

Manufactured in Class 100,000 (ISO Class 8) cleanrooms under strict ISO 13485:2016 and WHO-GMP protocols with 100% lot traceability.

Surgical Gloves

HS 4015.11 · AQL 1.0
  • Standards: EN 455 (Parts 1–4), ASTM D3577, ISO 10282, CE 2797
  • Specifications: 280 mm minimum beaded cuff, micro-textured grip, low protein (<50 µg/dm²)
  • Sterilization: Ethylene Oxide (EO) / Gamma Radiation (25 kGy) with sterile peel-pouch
  • Packaging: 50 pairs/dispenser box, 200 pairs/master carton (OEM private label available)

Surgical Blades & Scalpels

HS 8211.91 · ISO 7740
  • Standards: BS 2982, ISO 7740, EN ISO 11607 sterile barrier packaging
  • Material: Grade T10/1095 High-Carbon Steel & AISI 420 Surgical Stainless Steel
  • Sizes: No. 10, 11, 12, 15 (Handle #3) and No. 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 (Handle #4)
  • Sterilization & Packaging: Gamma irradiated 25 kGy in airtight VCI foil packets; 100 pcs/box

Syringes & IV Cannulas

HS 9018.31 / 9018.39
  • Standards: ISO 7886-1, ISO 10555-1/5, ISO 8536-4, Non-pyrogenic & DEHP-free
  • Syringes: 2-part & 3-part Luer Lock / Luer Slip (1ml, 2ml, 3ml, 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, 50ml)
  • IV Cannulas: 14G–26G with injection port & radio-opaque FEP/PTFE catheter wings
  • Needle Quality: Ultra-sharp siliconized triple-facet Japanese stainless steel needle

Surgical Gowns & Infection PPE

HS 6210.10 · AAMI Level 3/4
  • Standards: AAMI PB70 Level 3/4 fluid barrier protection, EN 13795 clinical compliance
  • Fabric: 45–55 GSM medical-grade SMS / SMMS non-woven with ultrasonic welded seams
  • Face Masks: Type IIR EN 14683 3-ply surgical masks (BFE ≥ 98%, fluid resistance 120 mmHg)
  • Drapes & Packs: Sterile laparotomy drapes, ophthalmic packs and universal surgical kits
Importing into Guatemala

How medical devices actually clear into Guatemala

Regulator & registration

Authority
DRCPFA — Departamento de Regulación y Control de Productos Farmacéuticos y Afines (MSPAS)
Governing instrument
Reglamento Técnico Centroamericano (RTCA 11.04.41:06 Dispositivos Médicos)
Classification
Class I, II, III, IV (harmonized across Central America)
Local representative
Mandatory local licensed pharmaceutical distributor or regulatory agent.
Realistic timeline
3 to 5 months (valid across RTCA Central American mutual recognition countries)

Registration route, in order

  1. Appoint local Guatemalan representative
  2. Submit Apostilled CFS and ISO 13485:2016 certificates
  3. File technical dossier according to RTCA standard
  4. Sanitary registration granted for 5-year renewable term

Duty & tax by HS heading

HSProductDutyTax
4015.11Surgical gloves0% – 5% DAI12% IVA

Indicative and tied to the HS heading shown. Tariff lines change and your exact classification governs — confirm against the current schedule before pricing. Checked May 2026.

Ports & clearance

Port of Puerto Quetzal (Pacific) and Santo Tomás de Castilla (Atlantic) in 28–32 days from India.

Public procurement

IGSS (Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social) and MSPAS national hospital tenders.

The mistake that costs importers here

Non-compliance with RTCA labeling guidelines.

OEM & private label for Guatemala

We manufacture private-label medical devices and surgical consumables for brand owners, distributors and pharmacy chains in Guatemala.

Custom packaging
Inner boxes and master cartons in your brand.
Local-language text
Instructions for use printed in Spanish.
Flexible MOQs
Low trial quantities, scaling to full containers.
Lead times
14–25 day production cycles after artwork sign-off.
Direct Factory Quote

Request Export Pricing for Guatemala

Share your required product quantities and delivery port in Guatemala. Our international trade desk will provide formal CIF/FOB pricing, specification sheets, and regulatory support within 24 business hours.

Direct Ocean & Air Shipping

FCL & LCL container routing to Puerto Quetzal (Pacific), Santo Tomás de Castilla (Atlantic) with real-time tracking.

Import-Ready Documentation

Commercial invoice, packing list, COO, CoA, and registration files included.

We respond to quote requests within one business day. Your details are kept strictly confidential.
Frequently Asked Questions

Exporting Medical Consumables to Guatemala

Who must hold the medical device registration in Guatemala?

Mandatory local licensed pharmaceutical distributor or regulatory agent.

How do I register a medical device with DRCPFA in Guatemala?

Appoint local Guatemalan representative. Submit Apostilled CFS and ISO 13485:2016 certificates. File technical dossier according to RTCA standard. Sanitary registration granted for 5-year renewable term. Realistically allow 3 to 5 months (valid across RTCA Central American mutual recognition countries).

What import duty applies to surgical gloves and medical disposables in Guatemala?

Surgical gloves (HS 4015.11): 0% – 5% DAI, plus 12% IVA. These are indicative against the HS headings shown and were checked May 2026 — your exact classification governs, so confirm against the current tariff schedule before pricing.

Which port should I use for medical imports into Guatemala?

Port of Puerto Quetzal (Pacific) and Santo Tomás de Castilla (Atlantic) in 28–32 days from India.

Who buys medical supplies publicly in Guatemala?

IGSS (Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social) and MSPAS national hospital tenders.

What most commonly goes wrong importing medical devices into Guatemala?

Non-compliance with RTCA labeling guidelines.

Can packaging and documentation be supplied in Spanish?

Yes. Commercial and technical documentation is provided in Spanish, and artwork for inner dispenser boxes, sterile peel-pouches and master carton markings is prepared with local regulatory text, batch numbers, manufacturing and expiry dates, and GS1 EAN-13 barcodes.

What Incoterms are available for delivery to Puerto Quetzal (Pacific), Santo Tomás de Castilla (Atlantic)?

FOB (Nhava Sheva JNPT / Mundra), CIF or CFR (Puerto Quetzal (Pacific), Santo Tomás de Castilla (Atlantic)), and DDP. Cargo ships as FCL (20ft / 40ft HC) or LCL consolidation with humidity-protected packaging and marine insurance. Air freight is available for urgent hospital requirements.

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