Import duty · Peru
Duty breakdown for Peru
Every charge Peru applies to an imported car, in the order its customs system applies it, plus the vehicle age limit that decides whether the unit can enter at all.
| Charge | Rate and base |
|---|---|
| Customs duty | 6% of CIFAd valorem on used vehicles; confirm the subheading before quoting. |
| IGV (VAT) | 18% of CIF + duty + everything above |
Reviewed 2026-09-24 · Indicative — confirmed per unit
Where these figures come from
- Peru National Superintendency of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT)
- Peru used-vehicle import regime
- Because Peru requires left-hand drive, this is one of the few South American markets where Chinese stock competes with Japanese stock on equal terms.
- Registration and the initial technical inspection are separate costs after clearance.
Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.
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Your figures
Editable on purpose: the duty band moves with HS code, engine and age, so use the rate your clearing agent confirms.
Used vehicles are admissible with age and mileage limits — about 5 years in practice. Peruvian law requires left-hand drive (timón a la izquierda), which rules out Japanese domestic stock.
Estimated landed cost
- CIF value
- $13,620
- Customs duty (6%)
- $817
- IGV (VAT) (18%)
- $2,599
- All charges except duty
- $3,416
25.08%% of CIF — Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.
- How much is car import duty in Peru?
- Base customs duty is 6% of CIF, and 1 further charges sit on top: IGV (VAT). The order matters, because VAT is charged on the charges as well as on the car. Put your own FOB and freight figures into the calculator above to see the total.
- Is Peru duty charged on the price I paid for the car?
- CIF value at Callao or Paita, with the customs value subject to the official reference table.
- What is the vehicle age limit for importing into Peru?
- Used vehicles are admissible with age and mileage limits — about 5 years in practice. Peruvian law requires left-hand drive (timón a la izquierda), which rules out Japanese domestic stock.
- What is not included in these figures?
- Port charges at both ends, terminal handling, demurrage if a unit sits, agent and clearing fees at destination, and registration or number plates after clearance. Any inland transport line is shown separately where it applies, because it is a road cost rather than a customs charge. Ask for a quote and every one of these is itemised.