Guatemala and Peru to Sign FTA on December 6

81.4% of Guatemalan products will enter the Peruvian market duty-free over a maximum period of 5 years.

Thursday, December 1, 2011

On the other side, the agreement will entry to Guatemala for 94.7% of Peruvian products duty-free in the same period.

"Peruvian products such as fish and canned fish, garlic, asparagus, olives, artichokes, grapes, tangerines, mangos, giant Cuzco corn, purple corn, biscuits, chocolates, insecticides, detergents, and clothing, among other things will be duty free upon entry into force of the trade agreement", reported Siglo21.com.gt.

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