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Free Trade Zone (FTZ) Services in Peru

Duty-deferred storage in CETICOS and ZED zones, with SUNAT paperwork, assembly and labeling before nationalization or re-export.
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CETICOS and ZED zones
SUNAT paperwork handled
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Peru's special economic zones

Free trade zone services in Peru: CETICOS and ZED

Interworld Freight provides free trade zone services in Peru so you can store, manage and move goods across borders while deferring customs duties, cutting through bureaucratic delays and running a leaner, faster supply chain, all from one of South America's most strategic trade corridors. Peru's free trade zones include CETICOS in Tacna, Ilo, Matarani and Paita, as well as ZED zones.

Goods inside CETICOS and ZED zones have customs duties, IGV (18%) and ISC suspended for as long as they stay. We manage the full workflow, from SUNAT documentation and zone admission to storage, processing and re-export through the Andean Community (CAN) and Pacific Alliance frameworks. Our expertise in Peru's free trade zone regulations ensures your operations maximize available tax benefits while maintaining full compliance with SUNAT requirements and zone-specific operating rules.

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Zones, gateways and trade frameworks behind our free trade zone services in Peru

CETICOS zones 4

TacnaIloMataraniPaita

Zones and gateways 4

ZED zonesPort of CallaoJorge Chávez airportBorder crossings

Authority and frameworks 3

SUNATCANPacific Alliance
FTZ services

What we do inside Peru's free trade zones

Storage and processing in the duty-free environment, before goods reach their final market.
Duty-deferred storage

Duty-deferred storage

Imports stored in CETICOS or ZED zones without customs duties or IGV, tracked in Körber Warehouse Edge WMS.
Light manufacturing and assembly

Light manufacturing and assembly

Transform, label, assemble or repackage products inside the zone before distribution or re-export.
Consolidation and deconsolidation

Consolidation and deconsolidation

Shipments from several origins combined, or bulk containers broken into smaller consignments.
Re-export and transit

Re-export and transit

Peru's zones used as a regional hub for other Latin American markets under CAN and Pacific Alliance tariffs.
Labeling and quality inspection

Labeling and quality inspection

Labeling, quality inspection and repackaging performed inside the zone.
Zone admission paperwork

Zone admission paperwork

SUNAT documentation, zone admission and physical inspection coordination handled for you.
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Nationalize in Peru or re-export?

Two exits for goods held in a CETICOS or ZED zone, and what each one means for duties.
Nationalization in PeruRe-export
Customs duties and IGVCalculated and paid at the time of nationalizationNever paid
Best forGoods sold in Peru's domestic marketGoods destined for other Latin American markets
Cash flowDuties deferred while goods wait in the zone for saleNo duty cost on goods that never enter the Peruvian market
Tariff treatmentApplicable duties and IGV at releaseCAN and Pacific Alliance preferential tariffs for goods moving within member countries, applied to minimize costs
Before exitLabeling, assembly, repackaging or quality inspection inside the zoneConsolidation, deconsolidation and repackaging inside the zone
Daniel Zapata
Daniel Zapata · Operations Director

Planning a free trade zone operation in Peru?

Tell Dani the product, the zone and the final market: he checks the rules for your goods and prices storage, processing and re-export.
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Which exit fits your goods?

Nationalize if…

Your goods are sold in Peru and you want duties and IGV paid only when they leave the zone.

Re-export if…

Peru is your regional hub for other Latin American markets and you want goods to move on without Peruvian duties.
How we work with you

How free trade zone services in Peru work

You tell us the operation; zone entry, processing and exit run through the same advisor.
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Tell us the operation

Product, zone and final market. We check the rules that apply to your goods.
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Customs entry

Goods arrive at the Port of Callao, Jorge Chávez airport or a border crossing and move under customs transit.
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Zone admission

SUNAT documentation, zone admission paperwork and physical inspection coordination handled for you, for smooth entry without delays.
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Storage and processing

Storage with full WMS tracking, plus labeling, assembly, inspection or repackaging.
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Distribution or re-export

Domestic nationalization with duties and IGV paid at that point, or re-export to international markets.
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Operations Director · Interworld Freight
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Dani plans your free trade zone operation with you and confirms zone storage, processing and rates, in English or Spanish.
CETICOS · ZED
Tacna · Ilo · Matarani · Paita
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FTZ pricing

What goes into an FTZ operation price in Peru

Your quote itemizes each line, so you compare the total and not just the storage rate.

Customs transit

Transport from the Port of Callao, Jorge Chávez airport or a border crossing to the CETICOS or ZED zone.

SUNAT and zone paperwork

Zone admission documents and physical inspection coordination.

Zone storage

Storage in managed facilities with full WMS tracking.

Processing services

Labeling, assembly, quality inspection, repackaging or light manufacturing.

Consolidation

Combining shipments or breaking bulk containers into smaller consignments.

Distribution or re-export

Domestic nationalization or re-export coordination, with CAN and Pacific Alliance tariffs where they apply.
Why shippers trust Interworld

Free trade zone logistics backed by a forwarder operating since 1992

Interworld Freight has moved cargo since 1992 with 350+ people and its own offices in the USA, Panama, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. It is a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, IATA accredited, CTPAT certified and WCAworld Best Partner 2022. In Peru, our knowledge, experience and offices in Latin America provide unique access for our customers: duty and IGV deferral on imported goods, ISC exemption on eligible goods, a strategic regional hub and reduced operational complexity.

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World Cargo Alliance

Founding member of the alliance

WCAworld Best Partner 2022

North America award

IATA accredited

Cargo agent accredited by the International Air Transport Association

CTPAT certified

U.S. CBP supply chain security program
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FAQ

Free trade zone services in Peru, answered

What importers, exporters and manufacturers ask before using Peru's free trade zones.
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What is a free trade zone in Peru?

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A designated area where imported goods can be stored, processed, assembled or re-exported without paying customs duties, IGV (18%) or ISC. Peru's free trade zones include CETICOS in Tacna, Ilo, Matarani and Paita, and ZED zones, regulated by SUNAT to promote investment, manufacturing and regional trade. The 18% quoted is the combined IGV (16%) and IPM (2%), and the ad valorem duty avoided is 0%, 4%, 6% or 11% by tariff subheading.

What are CETICOS and ZED zones?

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CETICOS (Centros de Exportación, Transformación, Industria, Comercialización y Servicios) are special economic zones in Tacna, Ilo, Matarani and Paita for duty-free and tax-exempt storage, manufacturing and commercial activities. ZED (Zonas Económicas de Desarrollo) zones work on similar principles. Both are supervised by SUNAT.

How does duty deferral work in Peru's free trade zones?

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Customs duties, IGV and applicable ISC are suspended while goods remain in the zone, with ISC exemption on eligible goods. If goods are re-exported, no duties are ever paid; if they are nationalized for sale in Peru, duties and IGV are calculated and paid at that time. This deferral significantly improves cash flow for goods held for extended periods before sale or destined for re-export. Duties are expressed in U.S. dollars and paid in soles at the exchange rate that the SBS publishes on the payment date.

Can I store both domestic and imported goods in the FTZ?

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The zones are designed mainly for imported goods. Domestic goods may be admitted for specific purposes such as export preparation or assembly with imported components, subject to zone regulations and SUNAT approval; we advise on the rules for your products.

How long can I store goods in Peru's free trade zones?

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It varies by zone type. CETICOS zones generally allow extended storage as long as goods remain in the zone and comply with its operating rules, and the permitted duration can depend on the zone authority and the goods. We manage the administrative requirements to keep your goods in good standing, ensuring compliance with SUNAT oversight and zone regulations.

Can you assemble or relabel goods inside the zone?

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Yes. Labeling, assembly, quality inspection, repackaging and light manufacturing are performed inside the duty-free environment before goods are nationalized or re-exported.

Which industries use your free trade zone services in Peru?

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Pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, electronics and technology equipment, mining and industrial equipment, and food and beverage. Medicines and medical devices are regulated by DIGEMID, and plant and animal products by SENASA.

Quote your free trade zone services in Peru

Tell us the product, the zone you are considering and the final market. Dani replies with storage, processing and rates for your operation.
+1 (646) 722-0968 · +1 (786) 550-0401
Own offices in the USA, Panama, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas
Documents for your program
Commercial invoice · Packing list · Inventory records in our WMS
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Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
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