Main port: Callao
Only one vehicle is allowed importation either new or used under the following conditions: Used cars must not exceed 5 years of the date of manufacture or 80,000 kilometers at time of importation into Peru. Used diesel vehicles are prohibited.
Above criteria applies to diplomat status vehicles as well.
Foreigners and returning nationals incur duty on used vehicles of 79% of CIF value & 38% of CIF for new vehicles. Pre-advise Destination Agent with make, model, year, mileage, and all serial numbers.
Do not ship vehicle until the Destination Agent approves.
Diplomat Status:
Foreign & Returning Peruvian Diplomats may import one car free of duties upon receiving a Duty Free Permit issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in addition to the below documentation. Diplomatic vehicles are not subject to a physical inspection nor required to obtain an Inspection Certificate at origin. Vehicle arriving prior to acquisition of the Duty Free Permit will incur demurrage and storage fees.
Required Documents:
- Passport – original, with last entry stamp into Peru
- Original B/L – 2 sets, state make, model, year, engine serial number & VIN
- Customs Form (DUA) & Tax ID Form (RUC)
- Title, Registration & Insurance Policy or letter to Customs if insurance has not be obtained
- Purchase Invoice
- Inspection Certificate – obtained at origin by companies such as SGS or Bureau Veritas; must state carbon monoxide emission does not exceed 9% in volume
- Declaration of Value issued by the owner (used cars)
- Technical Sheet – issued by an authorized engineer in Peru
Reference: http://webportal.atlasintl.com/Customs%20Docs/peru.pdf
