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Who is a reliable pliers supplier and exporter for Guatemala?
Hurain Engitech & Trade, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports pliers to buyers in Guatemala, including Guatemala City, Quetzaltenango, Mixco. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Puerto Quetzal with about 35–50 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Guatemala needs pliers
Guatemala is Central America's largest economy, with sugar, palm oil, coffee and textiles, served by Puerto Quetzal and Santo Tomás.
Pliers are everyday tools for electricians, plumbers and mechanics, sold through hardware stores and replaced as they wear or go missing on site.
Construction & infrastructure in Guatemala
Urban growth drives building-material demand.
In Guatemala, contractors & builders and builders' merchants buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Contractors & builders · Builders' merchants · Real-estate developers · Infrastructure projects
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 pliers from us mainly for plumbing and maintenance and repair.
Who buys pliers: Hardware stores · Supermarkets · E-commerce sellers · Distributors
Automotive & workshops in Guatemala
Auto-parts traders in Guatemala turn stock quickly, so they value mixed loads of tyres, lubricants, jacks and accessories rather than single-product containers.
In Guatemala, auto-parts dealers and tyre shops buy pliers from us mainly for assembly lines and retail hardware stores.
Who buys pliers: Auto-parts dealers · Tyre shops · Fleet operators · Service workshops
Manufacturing & plant maintenance in Guatemala
Factories in Guatemala keep lines running with bearings, belts, couplings, seals, hand and power tools, and calibrated gauges. MRO distributors need reliable, well-priced stock across hundreds of SKUs.
In Guatemala, factories & oems and mro distributors buy pliers from us mainly for electrical installation and automotive workshops.
Who buys pliers: Factories & OEMs · MRO distributors · Maintenance contractors · Machine shops
Typical uses: Electrical installation · Automotive workshops · Plumbing · Maintenance and repair · Assembly lines · Retail hardware stores.
Top 5 cities for pliers in Guatemala
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of pliers. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Pliers in Guatemala Cityvia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadThe capital and Central America's largest market.Wholesale & retail distributionConstruction & infrastructureManufacturing & plant maintenance
- 02Pliers in Quetzaltenangovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadWestern highland trading city.Wholesale & retail distribution
- 03Pliers in Mixcovia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadGarment and manufacturing zone near the capital.Manufacturing & plant maintenance
- 04Pliers in Escuintlavia Puerto Quetzal · 1 day by roadSugar, palm-oil and rubber region.
- 05Pliers in Puerto Barriosport: Santo TomásCaribbean port for banana exports.
Importing pliers 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 |
Pliers specifications for Guatemala
Typical specification range for pliers; exact values are confirmed per order and matched to Guatemala's import requirements.
| Material | Chrome vanadium steel, carbon steel |
|---|---|
| Sizes | 150 mm, 160 mm, 180 mm, 200 mm, 250 mm |
| Finish | Polished, satin chrome, black oxide |
| Handles | PVC dipped, dual-material, 1000 V insulated |
Types of pliers available
- Water Pump Pliers
- Cutting Pliers
- Bent Nose Pliers
- Long Nose Pliers
- Jaw Locking Pliers
- Combination Pliers
Standards: ISO 5746, DIN ISO 5743, IEC 60900 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.