Restricted telecom goods
SUNAT treats telecom equipment without an MTC certificate as restricted goods.
Peru has one of the most stable economies in South America. Its mining companies, banks, telecom operators and government offices need a steady supply of IT equipment. Importing to Peru needs a tax number, a customs declaration with SUNAT and, for telecom gear, an MTC homologation certificate. One missed step can stop your cargo. We act as your importer of record Peru partner and manage the filings for you.
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Every commercial shipment to Peru needs a DAM, the customs declaration of goods, filed with SUNAT.
SUNAT customs, the National Superintendency of Customs and Tax Administration, clears all imports.
Importers must hold a RUC, the Peruvian tax number. For larger commercial shipments, a licensed customs agent files the DAM for the importer. To import into Peru, duty, VAT and any VAT advance are paid before the goods are released.
Exporter Managed Filings, With TradeWise as IOR
First, you share your commercial invoice and product details. Then, you name TradeWise as the official entity legally responsible for importing your goods into the country. Once you set up this process, all your future shipments go through the same smooth process. You stay listed as the exporter on every document. We handle all import formalities in Peru.
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Every Peru shipment follows this path when TradeWise is your importer of record.
The importer holds an active RUC with SUNAT.
The customs agent files the DAM with SUNAT.
SUNAT assesses duty, IGV, municipal tax and any VAT advance.
SUNAT assigns a control channel, then the goods are released.
What SUNAT Checks Before Your Goods Are Released
SUNAT clears all imports.
Duty depends on the tariff code of each item and is 0%, 6% or 11%. Most IT equipment pays 0%. IGV of 16% and municipal tax of 2% are charged on top. A VAT advance of 3.5%, 5% or 10% may also apply. First-time importers pay the 10% rate. Are you wondering how to import laptops and servers to Peru? Start with these four checks.
Before you ship
TradeWise prepares and checks this whole file for you before dispatch.
South America region
South American customs authorities review data before the cargo arrives. Port delays happen when one document is missing or does not match. That is where TradeWise steps in. Our specialists check MTC certificates, origin records and tariff classification before your shipment leaves, keeping your Peru import customs clearance on schedule.
These five issues slow down most shipments.
SUNAT treats telecom equipment without an MTC certificate as restricted goods.
The VAT advance adds to the cash needed at clearance.
The DAM must be filed within set days of unloading, or the goods face penalties.
Cargo from Callao climbs the Andes by road. Plan extra days outside Lima.
Mobile devices need valid IMEI numbers and an MTC certificate before import.
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Three services remove the most common causes of delay in Peru.
TradeWise prepares and files every customs document correctly. Our IOR services Peru team helps you import IT equipment to Peru without penalties or delay.
IORWe work with the customs agent and the MTC, so every permit is ready on time. Nothing waits for paperwork.
SUNAT and MTCOur team values your goods from the beginning. We work to avoid costly revaluations of your goods.
ValuationThese are the Peru import regulations for IT equipment, the authorities and rules your goods must satisfy before they can be sold or used. Do I need an importer of record in Peru? If you have no local entity, yes. TradeWise can take that role.
Most Important for Tech Imports
The MTC, the Ministry of Transport and Communications, homologates telecom equipment under the Telecommunications Law. Equipment that connects to public networks or emits radio signals needs a certificate before import. This covers phones, routers, antennas, smartwatches and wireless devices. Requests go through the VUCE single window.
TradeWise compiles and submits the full MTC file for you to support Peru import customs clearance. Plan extra time for approval.
This agency handles imports, exports and tax. It collects duty, IGV and the VAT advance.
Peru's foreign trade single window, used for permits and certificates from other agencies.
Licensed agents file DAMs for importers. The importer stays responsible for what is declared.
Peru is a growing economy built on copper, gold, fishing, farm exports and services. Callao is the main seaport, with the new Chancay port serving trade with Asia. Lima's Jorge Chávez Airport is the main air cargo gateway.
Its main trading partners include China, the United States, Brazil and South Korea.
Telecom permits, VAT advances and mountain routes are real hurdles. With the right partner, shipments stay compliant, efficient, and cost-effective, whether you import tech goods or export dual-use products.
Public holidays can delay shipping deadlines. Book early in December.
28 and 29 July
The main national holidays. Offices close.
Holy Week
Many offices close on Thursday and Friday.
Late December
Offices and ports slow down.
Every Week
The weekend in Peru. Plan customs work for Monday to Friday.
Tell us what you are shipping. Our team will help you with all the requirements and paperwork. After that we will send you a quote with every cost listed.
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