Lane Peru
When it comes to importing or exporting, from or to Peru, we are your best option.
We have our own office in the country and it is one of our specialty trade lanes.
One of South America’s most strategically placed and hectic locations.
We have extensive experience in international shipments in all ports and airports, carrying out transportation from origin to destination.
General Data Peru 2021
- Its capital is Lima.
- The most important cities in addition to the capital are: Arequipa, Trujillo, Chiclayo, Piura, Huancayo, Iquitos, Cuzco, Chimbote, Tacna.
- The population is 33.03 million people.
- The official language is Spanish.
- The official currency is the Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN).
Seaports and airports.
The main ocean ports in Peru are: Callao, Paita, Matarani, Salaverry.
The most important airports are: Lima (LIM).
Peru – Imports and exports
- Documentation
When importing or exporting, from or to Peru, certain aspects must be considered.
It is important to have the necessary documentation to be able to enter / exit merchandise.
Here we share the list of documents that will be requested, with which we will gladly help you:
- Commercial merchandise invoice
- Origin Certificate.
- Detailed packing list (content and type of goods).
- Transport documents according to route: Bill of lading (Ocean) / Airway bill (Air) / Carta Porte (Land).
- Insurance policy.
- Country of origin Label.
- Trademark and industrial property registration.
- Letter of instructions for Customs Agent.
- Customs documents (carried out by a Customs Agent for the dispatch of merchandise).
To avoid reprocessing, the packing list should be as detailed as possible. It is important to avoid the use of general descriptions such as “other” or “miscellaneous”, as they can lead to re-inspections by the authorities and unnecessary withholdings.
- Restrictions
- There are limiting guidelines for merchandise that can enter the country freely.
- Special authorization and import permits are required for products such as: Agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and antiques.
- Within the category of prohibited objects, are used goods, since a commercial invoice is required, among them: Personal vehicles, clothing, accessories, tires, machinery; used, as well as any substance, waste or toxic residue.
- Customs duties and fees are generally based on the full value of the cargo. That is why you must present complete and detailed documentation so that the value is estimated with the greatest efficiency.
- In SCL we will make sure you have everything to facilitate customs clearance, since we have certified agents so you can relax.
ROUTES
PERÚ
Do you have cargo to transport to or from Peru?
We have extensive experience in international shipments at all ports and airports, providing transportation from origin to final destination.
MOVED LOAD VOLUME
In 2023, Peru transported around 117.9 million tons of cargo
Economics
In 2023, Peru’s GDP was approximately 267.6 billion dollars
Market Size
Peru has a population of 33.7 million inhabitants
Main Business Partners
China, United States, Canada, Japan, South Korea
Key Points of Logistics
PORTS
Callao, Paita, Matarani, Salaverry.
AIRPORTS
Lima (LIM), Arequipa (AQP), Cusco (CUZ), Piura (PIU), Juliaca (JUL), Trujillo (TRU), Iquitos (IQT), Pucallpa (PCL)
DOCUMENTS
Avoid reprocessing!
We can help you to have your documentation in order
- Commercial invoice for the goods.
- Register of sectorial exporters (In the case of alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, cigarettes, iron minerals, among others).
- Certificate of origin
- Detailed packing list (content and type of goods).
- Transport documents by mode: Bill of lading (Maritime) / Airway bill (Aerial) / Consignment note (Land).
- Insurance policy.
- Documents of non-tariff regulations in both Mexico and the destination country.
- Country of origin marking.
- Documents of non-tariff regulations both in Mexico and in the destination country.
- Instructions Letter for Customs Broker
- Customs documents (prepared by Customs Broker for the clearance of goods).
We are here to ensure everything flows smoothly
Therefore, consider these restrictions if Peru is a market you want to start working in
Special authorization and import permits are required for products such as: Agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and antiques.
Prohibited items include used goods, as a commercial invoice is required, including: Vehicles, clothing, accessories, tires, machinery; used, as well as any toxic substance, waste, or residue.
The duties and customs fees are based on the total value of the cargo. Therefore, it is necessary to have complete and detailed documentation so that the value can be estimated with the highest efficiency.
