Since July 2 exporters and importers from both countries are able to manage online the Single Central American Customs Form.
With the online process the main change from the way things were done before is that information is now received by the tax authorities of both countries via the web, before the product reaches this point.
Victor Rivera, president of the National Customs Agents, told Elperiodico.com.gt that "...
Problems in making online payments and in the operation of customs have worsened since the fraud network was dismantled.
The dismantling of the network of officials taking advantage of their positions to commit customs fraud has worsened the problems that often affect businesses which have to interact with the Tax Administration. An online system which is down much of the time and additional delays at customs posts are part of the problems affecting commercial activity in the country.
They are opposing the Agile Import Window to be implemented if the law on competitiveness and productivity is approved.
The Corporation of Guatemalan Customs Agents (CAAG) and the Association of International Carriers oppose the Agile Import Window (VAI by is initials in Spanish) to be implemented if the Productivity and Competitiveness Act is approved.
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