Are you moving from Argentina to Peru?
For over four decades, Universal Cargo has been providing international moving services to and from Peru with door-to-door service. We handle everything: packing at origin, logistics, customs clearance, and delivery at destination.

We don’t only serve Lima; we reach any location in Peru.

Who can bring an international move to Peru?

The importation of household goods and personal effects is allowed for:

• Returning Peruvian citizens
• Foreign citizens with a temporary visa
• Peruvian and foreign diplomats

Customs regulations:

• Used clothing, footwear, and books are duty-free.
• Household goods and unaccompanied baggage shipments can arrive up to 180 days after the owner’s arrival in Peru.

All shipments are inspected by Peruvian customs authorities, except for those of foreign diplomats. A 12% duty is applied to household goods shipments based on the value determined by the Peruvian customs authorities after a physical inspection of the shipment, which is usually lower than the actual price of the goods.

For returning Peruvian citizens, the import duties are the same as for foreigners, except for household goods previously exported from Peru, which are duty-free.

To pay the 12% duty, returning Peruvian citizens must prove at least 13 continuous months of living abroad without visiting Peru for more than 30 days (consecutive or non-consecutive) during that period. Otherwise, the duty percentage will be 33% of the value determined by the Peruvian customs authorities after the shipment inspection.

IMPORTANT: THERE IS A LAW FOR RETURNING PERUVIAN CITIZENS WHO CAN APPLY FOR A TAX EXEMPTION.

Household goods and unaccompanied baggage shipments can arrive up to 180 days after the owner's arrival in Peru.

General recommendations

The importation of food or alcoholic beverages is prohibited. Customs does not consider them as household goods or personal effects.

Returning Peruvian diplomats who have completed their missions abroad have the right to import one (1) car duty-free, as long as the vehicle was purchased in the year prior to their return.

Restricted items

Refrigeration appliances (refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, etc.) require the following documents:

• Technical specification manual, which must show the type of refrigerant used, model, brand, and serial number of the appliance.
• The above documents and the signed request form must be presented before the shipment arrives in Peru. The permit takes around 7 working days after submitting the complete documents. The approved permit must be available before the shipment arrives in Peru to avoid additional storage and customs charges.
• Firearms and ammunition are subject to strict restrictions and special permits.

Other Items

• Nebulizers: require special permission from the Ministry of Health (DIGEMIT).
• Telescopes: not allowed as used household goods.
• Do not include DRONES.
• Do not include iPads/Tablets with GSM technology.
• Do not include wireless microphones.
• Do not include routers.