Container shipping to Peru

A 20-ft container typically costs between $2,000 and $3,000 and a 40-ft between $3,500 and $4,500. The final price depends on the origin port, the type of cargo and whether you ship a full or a shared container; when you request a quote we confirm it within one business day with the full breakdown. On arrival Peru adds duty of 0%, 4%, 6% or 11% by tariff subheading, 16% IGV and 2% IPM, and almost all US consumer and industrial goods enter duty free under the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement with a certificate of origin.

From the U.S.: 9-12 days on a direct service and 18-25 with transshipment. From Europe or Asia: 25-35 days. These are estimated ocean transit times; when you request a quote we confirm the next weekly sailing and the estimated arrival date. Air freight from Miami to Lima (LIM) takes 1 to 3 days, and the new port of Chancay (PECHY) focuses on direct transpacific services from Asia.

You need a commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill and an insurance policy or letter, filed as the DAM by a licensed customs agent under an electronic mandate. The importer needs an active RUC in "habido" status with SUNAT. Add a certificate of origin to claim PTPA duty-free entry, and VUCE permits (SENASA, DIGESA, DIGEMID) for regulated goods. We prepare them for you and handle customs clearance at destination, so no missing paper holds your cargo.

Use LCL for 2 to 15 CBM through Miami, a 20ft FCL above 15 CBM and a 40ft above 30 CBM; air to LIM suits under 2 CBM. Above US$2,000 FOB you pay a customs agent per shipment, so merge small orders into one. Duties and taxes are paid before release at Callao (PECLL), and a 10% IGV perception hits first-time importers, so budget cash per shipment. Not sure? Tell us what you are shipping and we recommend the format with the best total cost.

Yes, with limits. Peru prohibits used cars more than five years old and used buses and trucks more than two years old. Other used goods carry a 5% IGV perception and closer SUNAT scrutiny of value. Above US$2,000 FOB a licensed customs agent files the DAM; smaller consignments use the simplified DSI. Taxes are 16% IGV plus 2% IPM. We move personal items, household goods and full relocations, with customs and documentation handled door to door.

We serve Port of Callao, Port of Paita, Port of Matarani, with customs clearance handled at each one and inland delivery coordinated to the final destination if you need it. Callao (PECLL) is the main container gateway, Paita (PEPAI) serves agro-exports from Piura, and Matarani (PEMRI) handles mining concentrates and inputs. SUNAT clears imports through a licensed customs agent.