International · PE

How to Ship to Peru from the US

Peru is a growing South American economy with a large urban population in Lima and expanding ecommerce activity. US goods — particularly electronics, clothing, supplements, and specialty food — are popular. Peru has a free trade agreement with the US (in effect since 2009), which reduces or eliminates many tariffs on US-origin goods, making Peru a friendlier destination than some neighbors.

Peruvian VAT (IGV) is 18% on most goods. The US-Peru FTA has phased out most tariffs on US-origin products. Peru's de minimis threshold is $200 USD — packages below this value may be exempt from duties. Above $200, duties (often 0% for FTA-qualifying goods) plus 18% VAT apply. Serpost (Peru Post) handles USPS final-mile deliveries; courier services are more reliable.

Typical 1 lb cost

$22-$42 USD

Typical transit

6-14 business days

Carrier Options to Peru

USPS Priority Mail International

8-14 business days. Final delivery by Serpost. Variable reliability.

DHL Express Worldwide

3-5 business days. Best option for Peru. Strong Lima coverage.

FedEx International Priority

3-5 business days. Reliable for Lima and major Peruvian cities.

UPS Worldwide Expedited

4-6 business days. Good for commercial shipments to Lima.

Customs Forms Required

CN22 for items under $400 USD. CN23 + commercial invoice for items over $400. Certificate of origin useful for claiming US-Peru FTA duty rates.

Commonly Prohibited Items

  • Narcotics and controlled substances
  • Firearms and weapons without Peruvian SUCAMEC authorization
  • Counterfeit goods
  • Certain food products without SENASA permits
  • Live plants and soil without phytosanitary certificates
  • Pre-Columbian cultural artifacts (strict Peruvian heritage law)

Peru-Specific Shipping Tips

  • 💡 De minimis is $200 USD — packages under this value may clear without duties
  • 💡 US-Peru FTA covers most US-origin goods at 0% duty — include certificate of origin
  • 💡 Peruvian postal codes are 5 digits (Lima uses codes like 15001 for Lima 1)
  • 💡 Use DHL or FedEx — Serpost reliability is inconsistent for international packages
  • 💡 Pre-Columbian artifacts or reproductions may be flagged by customs — include documentation that items are modern reproductions

Frequently asked questions

Other International Destinations

Create Your International Shipping Label

Free for USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL international formats.

Create Label Free →