A Guide to Shipping to Peru
Shipping to Peru can sometimes be challenging due to the country’s customs and regulation laws. But fear not as shipping is possible if you carefully plan and use this guide. The goal of this guide is providing all shippers with the information you want to start planning your shipping to Peru from any country.
You can use the resources of Ameritrans Freight International and experience to unlock your growth. By choosing the best freight forwarder for shipping cargo to Peru on time and safely, you need to consider a few elements. So, if you are in USA, Asian and European countries and don’t know the Latin American market we are here to assist you with the language, their culture and customs regulations.
Shipping to Peru from US
If this is your first time shipping from the US to Peru, they are a few things you should consider besides the origin and goods you plan on shipping. First is to choose the right shipping method depending on your shipping needs. With sea freight shipping you are guaranteed to save some coins and you can ship larger quantities of goods.
But with air freight shipping you will have to spend more and your goods will arrive at a shorter period of time.
With estimated transit times, air freight shipping from US to Peru it may take 3 to 7 days and for sea freight shipping from 2 to 5 weeks.
Beyond the US, other countries that we serve for shipping to Peru are China, Germany, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and Brazil, among others.
How much would it cost to ship to Peru?
Estimated cost of a full container load (FCL) shipping to Peru
20ft container – $1,400
40ft container – $1,700
Estimated cost of a less than container load (LCL) shipping to Peru
Personal effects – $600
Household goods – $500
LCL per cubic meter – $72
Estimated cost of car shipping to Peru
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Please note that the cost of shipping from US to Peru may also be affected by custom fees like taxes, duties and customs clearance among other costs.
Shipping to Peru – Customs and regulations
In this section we will answer a few customs and regulation frequently asked question. These are, what are the products Peru imports and exports? What are the prohibited items? What documentation do I need for shipping to Peru?
Imports
- Vehicles and parts
- Electronics
- Cereals
- Machinery
- Telecommunication equipment
- Petroleum and crude oil
- Chemicals
- Pharmaceuticals
Import duty for different products will have a different charge rate. For instance, for electronics like mobiles, tablets, cameras, computers have a 0% import duty charge. With things like home appliances, dry food and health and beauty products having a 6% import duty charge.
Exports
- Fish and fish products
- Petroleum
- Minerals like gold, copper and silver
- Textiles
- Agricultural products like coffee, fruits and avocados
What are some of the prohibited items for shipping to Peru?
If you are confused on what you can ship or cannot ship to Peru it is important that you do research on what is legal. The list changes so it is best to stay updated.
Some of the items that are illegal to ship to Peru are:
- Alcohol
- Firearms and ammunition
- Drugs
- Animals
- Explosives
- Chemicals
- Tobacco
- Counterfeit goods like fake currency or pirated items
- Some perishable items
- Unlicensed medicines
Documentation for shipping to Peru
- Commercial invoice between the buyer and seller and includes value of the goods, terms of sale and currency used.
- Bill of lading which depending on the shipping method it can be an air waybill, truck waybill or an ocean B/L.
- A packing list that should have a full list of packages being shipped with their weight and dimensions.
- Import licenses if the goods require a license.
- Insurance certificate to show the items has an insurance with the value of goods and how long the insurance is for.
- For agricultural products importation, provide a sanitary and phytosanitary certificate to show that they meet the standards of health in Peru.
What are the major ports and airports for shipping to Peru?
For an accurate quote on shipping to Peru and after choosing the best method be it sea freight or air freight you will need to know the port or airport of destination. Below is a list of the major port hubs and airports for freight shipping in Peru.
Port hubs in Peru
Port of Callao
Located in Lima, this is the busiest and largest port in Peru that serves bulk goods and a large volume of containerized cargo among other shipments.
Port of Matarani
For shipping cereals and grains, this is the best port to handle it and is set at the southern region of Peru in Arequipa Region.
Port of Salaverry
If you plan on shipping fertilizers and fishmeal to Peru, this is the port to use. It is situated at the southeast part of Peru at Trujillo city and is also the best port for bulk cargo.
Port of Iquitos
For manufactured goods use this port as it is on the Amazon River on the northeastern region of Peru.
Port of Paita
For any general cargo or containerized goods, ship using this port that is located in northwestern Peru.
Airports to use for shipping to Peru
Jorge Chávez International Airport or better known as Lima Airport is the primary shipping hub for all air cargo shipments that come in and out of Peru.
Other airports are:
- Coronel FAP Francisco Secada Vigentta airport which serves shipments in the Amazon region
- Alejandro Velasco Astete airport
- Rodriguez Ballón which mostly serves shipments in the southern regions of Peru