Peru
Peru Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Original passport
- Detailed inventory list
- Foreigners require a legalized copy of work contract, present to the Ministry of Labor
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUIRED IN PERU FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
- Household goods and personal effects are dutiable; average rate for tax and duty is 20%
- May import household goods duty-free if they were previously exported from Peru, with supporting documents such as inventory, export policy, and so on, stamped by Peruvian customs.
- Shipment required to arrive before you, or 120 days before your arrival
- May import no more than 1 electrical appliance of the same kind on a 20% import duty basis. Additional electrical appliances that are similar will be charged at 33%
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- A special license and proof of ownership, as well as previous licenses are required for the import of firearms (maximum caliber .38) and telecommunication equipment; obtain these documents from the Ministry of Interior prior to the arrival of shipment.
- No automatic arms allowed
- firearms are subject to confiscation if requirements not met
- drugs and narcotics
- pornographic materials
- explosives
MOTOR VEHICLES
- import duties and tax imposed on all used cars; vehicle cannot exceed 5 years in age
- Vehicles not belonging to diplomats require an inspection prior to customs clearance completion
- the following documents are required:
- original, and fully detailed commercial invoice
- proof of ownership
- title
- certificate of inspection at origin, issued by any international surveillance company such as: SSI, SGS, or Bureau Veritas
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Peru customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
