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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport (original)
Detailed inventory (avoid PBO items)
Foreigners need a legalized copy of a Work
Contract presented to the Ministry of Labor
CUSTOMS
REGULATIONS
CUSTOMER'S PRESENCE IN PERU IS
REQUIRED FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
Household goods and personal effects
dutiable (The average rate for duty and tax is 20%)
Household goods previously exported
from Peru may be imported duty-free with supporting documents (Inventory,
Export Policy, etc.) stamped by Peruvian Customs
Shipment must arrive before customers
arrival or 120 days before customers arrival
Customs will allow the importation of
no more than one (1) electrical appliance of same kind on a 20% import duty
basis. Additional similar electrical appliances will be charged at the rate of
33%.
PROHIBITED
ITEMS
Firearms (maximum caliber .38) and
telecommunication equipment require a special license prior to arrival of
goods
- Firearms also require proof of
ownership and a previous license must be obtained from the Ministry of
Interior (no automatic arms are allowed) Subject to confiscation if
requirements are not met
Narcotics and drugs
Pornographic material
Explosives
Telecommunications equipment
MOTOR
VEHICLES
Import duties and excise tax levied on all
used cars, but the car cannot exceed five years of antiquity
Autos not belonging to diplomats require an
inspection before Customs clearance can be completed
- Foreign Peruvian diplomats duty
free
Documents required:
- Original commercial invoice - fully
detailed (original)
- Proof of ownership
- Title
- Certificate of inspection at origin issued
by any international surveillance company such as SGS, SSI, Bureau
Veritas
PETS
Documents required:
- Vaccination and Rabies vaccination
Certificate
- Health Certificate
NOTE - Customs regulations are
subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of
customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination
and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers.
Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, we cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other
detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your
local embassy or consulate.