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
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