Importing a used car to Peru starts with confirming the vehicle is no older than 5 years (the import age limit) and that it is left-hand drive.
Importing a used car to Peru starts with confirming the vehicle is no older than 5 years (the import age limit) and that it is left-hand drive. Duty is 9%, applied through the port of Callao near Lima.
The process runs in four steps: (1) we prepare the export documents and ship the car; (2) the vehicle clears customs in Callao against the invoice, bill of lading and certificate of origin; (3) you pay the 9% duty plus VAT; and (4) you register the vehicle with Peruvian authorities. You can complete most of steps 3 and 4 through a local customs agent.
Our Peru used car import guide covers the required documents in detail. If you want the full landed cost before you commit, request a quote with your target model and year.
"Peru is a market where the age limit is the gate and Callao is the door, and both are knowable in advance. The age gate Peru restricts used imports by vehicle age, so the model year must clear the limit on arrival. Confirm the current rule for your category before committing, bec…"Read Full Peru Import Guide →
