Peru is the home of the largest empire in pre-Columbian Americas: The Incas. At its peak they ruled a stretch of territory from modern day Columbia to northern Chile.
Their capital was Cuzco; today Cuzco is the staging city for hikers who tackle the world-renowned Inca Trail to the fabled Machu Picchu - a royal citadel on a high mountain ridge.
In today's Peru, not everyone engages in e-commerce, but those that do, do it a lot. And that has only skyrocketed during the COVID crisis. Prospects for the next 4 years indicate an annual growth rate of 7.5% - that will buy you a lot of ceviche and pisco sour.
Easily compare the best and cheapest shipping options to Peru through a variety of carriers using Secureship
Secureship provides safe and affordable shipping from Canada to Peru. in case you are an everyday shopper or a business,
you can easily save up to 50% on your international shipping costs by way of accessing our group buying power.
Shipments through Secureship come with full, easy to read tracking information to Peru
Tracking #:780123123123
Tel: 1-800-463-3339
Signed By: Pikwalia @ Residence
Jun 2, 2023
8:49 am
Arequipa, AR, PE
Delivered
Jun 1, 2023
7:18 am
Puno, PU, PE
In transit
May 31, 2023
9:03 pm
Cusco, CU, PE
International Clearance
May 31, 2023
8:14 am
Lima, LI, PE
In transit
May 31, 2023
12:17 am
Toronto, ON, CA
In transit
May 30, 2023
4:30 pm
Ottawa, ON, CA
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Disclaimer!
While we have made every effort to ensure that the information on this page is accurate, Customs laws and procedures change regularly so it is
important to consult a licensed broker in Peru before shipping any goods.
Types of Shipments
Not all types of shipments are created equal. Shipping a television will require different
paperwork, duties, and taxes than shipping an accounting statement, for example.
Here is a list of the most common types of shipments:
A gift shipment to Peru from Canada will be duty-free if its value is $100 USD (about $130 CAD) or less.
This exemption is limited to a total value of shipments of $1,000 USD (about $1,300 CAD) per calendar year.
NOTE:
If multiple shipments arrive to the same recipient on the same day and their value is $200 USD (about $260 CAD) or greater,
a 4% duty plus 18% VAT (IVA) will be incurred.
Shipments from Individual-to-Individual
A gift shipment to an individual in Peru from an individual in Canada will be duty-free providing its value is $100 USD (about $130 CAD) or less.
Also, this exemption applies up to a total limit of $1,000 USD (about $1,300 CAD) for each calendar year.
Shipments from Business-to-Business
There is no information at this time regarding shipping a gift from a business in Canada to a business in Peru.
Shipments from Business-to-Individual
A gift shipped from a business in Canada to an individual in Peru will be exempt from duty if its value is $100 USD (about $130 CAD) or less.
Gift Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
The words 'Gift Shipment' or 'Unsolicited Gift' are included on the commercial invoice, even if the shipment is sent at Christmas time
(see sample)
List the items in the parcel and write the value of each
Sending more than one gift in the parcel? Wrap and tag each one individually.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Av. Universitaria 1801 San Miguel, Lima 15088 Peru
Phone: 84 24 37563474
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Personal Shipment / Gift Shipment
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift Shipment: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$79.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $79.99
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Multiple Gifts in One Shipment
If there are multiple gifts in one shipment, be sure to wrap and tag each one separately.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Gifts
Ship To
Invoice
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Av. Universitaria 1801 San Miguel, Lima 15088 Peru
Phone: 84 24 37563474
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Unsolicited Gift: Consolidated Gift Package
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Gift - Roger: LEGO Star Wars Rebel UWing Fighter, 659 piece set
CA
$39.99
1 Each
Gift - Erica: Handwoven French Canadian Catalogne Blanket
CA
$49.99
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Gifts Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $89.98
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Personal effects - new and used - shipped to Peru from Canada will incur a duty of 20%. The conditions of the shipment of goods are as follows:
The owner can prove residence in Canada for a minimum of 9 consecutive months
The goods belong to the shipper and/or his/her family
The shipment arrives within 1 month before or 4 months after the arrival of the goods' owner
If goods are sold, they will incur duty in the differential amount from the 20% that has been paid
Goods that qualify as personal effects include:
Furniture
Carpets and rugs (3 maximum)
Home appliances (1 of each type)
Bed linens
Bicycles and toys
Decorations, for example artwork
Baking and cookware
Kitchenware, including table linens, cutlery, tableware
One computer and printer
Television, radiophone (1 of each)
LP records, compact discs, and cassette tapes (maximum of 50 in total)
Moving Temporarily
Students
There is no information at this time regarding students moving temporarily to Peru to study.
Non-Students
Persons moving to Peru temporarily will incur a duty of 20% on their personal effects.
Personal effects include items such as:
Furniture, bed linens, carpets and rugs
Home appliances and kitchen and dining ware
One computer and printer
Artwork and household decorations
One television, one radiophone
Toys and bicycles
Moving Permanently
Peruvian nationals who are returning to Peru to live permanently may import their personal effects up to a value of $50,000 USD (about $64,000 CAD)
only once without payment of any taxes.
This exemption is available to:
All Peruvians who have lived in Canada for a minimum of 3 years
Peruvian nationals forced to leave Canada because of a change to their immigration status (they must have lived in Canada for a minimum of 2 years)
NOTE:
Visits to Peru of up to 180 days in total during a calendar year DOES NOT affect the minimum time requirements a person must have lived in Canada to claim an exemption.
Personal Effects Checklist
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Personal Effects' (see sample)
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Av. Universitaria 1801 San Miguel, Lima 15088 Peru
Phone: 84 24 37563474
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Commercial Sample - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Box
Commercial Sample - Advanced reading copy of Dan Brown's novel.
CA
$20.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Commercial Sample Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $20.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Advertising Material
Advertising material may be shipped to Peru from Canada exempt from duty and taxes.
Items may arrive in Peru 60 days before the start of the event and stay for a maximum of 120 days after it.
Items eligible for entry as advertising include:
Material for display at an international fair or exhibition
Articles to be used to decorate or equip a booth, stand, or pavilion at a fair or similar event
Consumables that are given away at no charge
Advertising Material Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'Promotional Material - Not for Resale' (see sample)
A detailed description of each item is provided
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Sample Commercial Invoice for Promotional Material
Ship To
Invoice
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Av. Universitaria 1801 San Miguel, Lima 15088 Peru
Phone: 84 24 37563474
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Promotional Material - Not for Resale
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Promotional Material: Not for Resale. Product pamphlets to hand out at trade show.
CA
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Promotional Material Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Repairs
Equipment sent to Peru from Canada for repair will be exempt from duty and taxes providing it stays in Peru no longer than 2 years.
Items Under Warranty
If a piece of equipment is shipped to Canada for repair work under a warranty, i.e. provided free of charge,
Peruvian duty and taxes will be incurred only on the shipping and insurance charges. This exemption is granted provided
the item is returned to Canada within 12 months of its original entry to Peru.
Items No Longer Under Warranty
Equipment that is no longer under warranty and is returning to Canada from Peru after repairs,
will be charged GST on the value of the repair and on any new parts required to complete the repair.
Sending Product for Repair to Peru
Equipment sent to Peru for repair may be exempt from duty and taxes providing it is returned to Canada within 24 months of its arrival in Peru.
Returning Repaired Product to Peru
Products repaired in Canada must be returned to Peru within 12 months of its departure from Peru.
This time period may be extended by Peruvian customs if deemed justified by the importer.
Repair Checklist
Commercial invoice must clearly indicate 'REPAIR & RETURN' under the General Description or Remarks, and include the estimated time of return
(see sample)
Include repair contract with shipment
Serial or product number and the cost of repairs should be indicated under the Detailed Description of Goods section
Include the original shipping documents or tracking number from when the item was first exported to Peru or exported to Canada (depending on which case applies)
A commercial invoice must be included with your shipment
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Av. Universitaria 1801 San Miguel, Lima 15088 Peru
Phone: 84 24 37563474
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Repair and Return - Watch being sent for repair
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 Each
Fossil Watch being sent for repair - Model E5, serial # 789456FG7E2 - Repair Cost $76.00
US
$163.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Warranty Repair Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $163.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Temporary Imports
Goods shipped to Peru temporarily from Canada will be exempt from duty and taxes providing they remain in Peru no longer than 18 months.
The conditions on the goods to be eligible for this exemption include:
They can be easily identified
They have been shipped for a specific purpose to a particular location, for example, to be displayed at a trade show or fair
They are not modified except for normal wear-and-tear
ATA Carnets
As yet, Peru does not accept ATA Carnets for temporary imports; however, the country is in the process of changing that.
Temporary Imports Checklist
Commercial Invoice clearly stating 'Temporary Import'. This must be written in the General Description section and the Detailed Description of Goods.
(see sample)
The goods arrive and leave in the same condition, i.e. they undergo no repairs nor are they used in manufacturing
Stay no longer than the period listed above
Include your ATA Carnet with your shipment (if applicable)
Include the expected return date or the date that it was originally received within the country (whichever applies)
Any above listed items not listed in this checklist
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Av. Universitaria 1801 San Miguel, Lima 15088 Peru
Phone: 84 24 37563474
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment returning Jan 2020
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
1 box
Temporary Imports - Trade show booth and display equipment
CA
$1032.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Temporary Imports Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1032.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Permanent/Sold Goods
Because of the Free Trade Agreement between Peru and Canada, most sold goods shipped to Peru from Canada will be duty-free; however, they will incur VAT (IGV).
Occasional Shipper
If the recipient does not have a Unique Taxpayer Registration (RUC), the shipment may have a maximum FOB (free on board) value of $1,000 USD (about $1,300 CAD),
and they are limited to receiving only 3 shipments per year.
Regular shipper
If you regularly ship sold goods to Peru, we recommend the use of a licenced Peruvian customs broker.
Sample Commercial Invoice for Permanent/Sold Goods
Ship To
Invoice
Javier Pérez de Cuéllar Av. Universitaria 1801 San Miguel, Lima 15088 Peru
Phone: 84 24 37563474
Carrier tracking number: 736534736
General Description:
Permanent/Sold: Parts and accessories for Canon B78n camera
Invoice number: 123456MGEP4916926 Customs Broker: UPS Date: 30 May 2023
QTY
Description of Goods
C/O
SubTotal
15 Each
Camera Lenses: Canon EF 50mm, Canon EF 85mm & wide-angle lenses.
CA
$132.00
Terms of Sale: None
Total number of packages: 1
Reason for export:Permanent/Sold Contact Name: James Smith
Total Invoice Amount: $1980.00
Total Weight: 10.0 lbs
Declaration Statement: I hereby certify that information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge
Required Documents
Shipping packages internationally requires a lot of documentation. This process alone can be confusing and time-consuming.
So we’ve narrowed down what documents you might need and ranked them based on likeliness of being needed.
Document Type
When?
Details
Shipping Label / Bill of Lading
Always required
This is a label provided by the carrier (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.). Always required because the carrier needs to know the parcel's destination.
Commercial Invoice
Required for all non-document shipments
For all non-document shipments, you will require 3 copies of the commercial invoice (to be included with your shipping labels).
These are for customs purposes and need to be included inside a document pouch outside of the box.
When creating a shipment through the Secureship website, the system will help you create this document automatically.
B13a
Required if value exceeds $2,000 per shipment or is a controlled good
A B13a is required if your shipment exceeds $2000 CAD or is a controlled good
and is destined to a country other than the US, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands
Canada has a preferential trade agreement with Peru. A COO proves that an item has been produced, manufactured or processed in Canada.
When an item with a COO is imported into Peru, it will incur a reduced or zero-rated import duty.
Certificate of Insurance (COI)
Infrequently required
Shows that the shipment has been insured.
Banks may request a certificate of insurance when providing letters of credit for the goods. Otherwise,
it is generally your choice whether to purchase insurance for the shipment.
ATA Carnet
Infrequently required
Used to avoid duties and taxes on shipments of temporary nature.
If you ship goods of temporary nature to and from a country, you can obtain an ATA Carnet to expedite the customs clearance process and
ensure that anything of temporary nature is not charged duties and taxes.
Duty and taxes on goods shipped to Peru are calculated using the CIF value of the shipment, i.e. the sum of the customs value plus freight costs plus insurance charges.
CIF Value = Customs Value + Insurance Amount + Freight Costs
By knowing the CIF value, you will be able to predict the duty and taxes owed by the recipient.
Thresholds
The threshold value on shipments to Peru, also called the de minimis value is $200 USD (about $260 CAD).
This means that on shipments of less than this value, no duty or tax will be incurred.
You can purchase
insurance
through Secureship and it is provided by the carrier that will be transporting your shipment.
Each carrier will charge a different amount per $100 of declared insurance. If you indicate that you need insurance for your shipment our system will automatically include the insurance costs for your shipment.
Insurance is great to have in case your package is accidentally lost or damaged by the carrier. But be careful, not everything you ship is insurable. Worse - even if your package contains items that are insurable, if it doesn’t meet the ISTA 3A packaging standard, the insurance purchased through the carrier would not be available to you.
Here are some items that cannot be insured by the carrier:
Personal belongings
Antiques
Artwork
Liquids (including alcohol)
Televisions
Jewellery in excess of $500
Perishable goods
Glass or Ceramic
And many more items
For more information, please see the carrier's terms and conditions.
Shipping to Peru from Canada can take between 3-5 business days through the fastest carriers available on the Secureship platform.
More economical services, such as Canada Post, can take up to 1-2 months to complete the delivery.
