Peru represents a growing opportunity for Canadian exporters. Two trade agreements, the Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement (CPFTA) and the CPTPP, reduce or eliminate tariffs on many goods, and bilateral environmental and labour cooperation makes Peru an attractive partner. The catch for shippers sits at the border: two value lines, USD 200 and USD 2,000, decide how every parcel clears.
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Quick answer
For small personal parcels, Canada Post is usually the cheapest way to ship to Peru. A 4.5 kg courier parcel costs about CAD $290 and arrives within 1 week. Parcels up to USD 200 FOB enter free of duty and tax; from USD 200 to 2,000, couriers clear them at a flat 4 percent duty plus 18 percent IGV.
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Canada and Peru in numbers
CAD 5.7 billion
Two-way merchandise trade in 2022, including record Canadian exports of CAD 1.5 billion
2nd
Peru's rank among Canada's bilateral trading partners in South and Central America
18 percent
IGV (16 percent) plus IPM (2 percent) on most imports into Peru
Most of that trade runs one way in value: Canada buys large amounts of Peruvian minerals, while Canadian direct investment in Peru reached CAD 14.3 billion in 2022, mainly in mining. For parcel shippers, that means a lane built around mining equipment, spare parts and technical goods, with a steady flow of personal and e-commerce parcels to Lima.
Best shipping options to Peru from Canada
What is the cheapest way to ship to Peru?
For small personal parcels, Canada Post (surface) is usually the lowest-cost option. It is also the slowest. For anything commercial, time-sensitive or over a few kilograms, compare economy air courier, and for large volumes, LCL ocean freight.
How much does it cost to send a package to Peru?
Cost depends on chargeable weight (the greater of actual and volumetric weight) and service level. Use the estimator below, or start from these examples:
| Shipment | Best service | Sample cost | Typical transit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small, light personal parcel | Canada Post surface | Approx. $40 | Weeks, non-urgent |
| 10 lb (about 4.5 kg) parcel | Courier, express or economy air | Around $300 | 3-5 Days |
| Over 30 kg, or pallets | Air freight or spot quote | Request a tailored quote | Time-definite options |
Tip: before you ship, obtain the consignee's tax ID: DNI (individual), RUC (company), or passport or foreign resident card (carné de extranjería). A parcel without one stops at customs in Lima.
Peru shipping price estimator
Enter dimensions and weight to estimate costs to Peru from Canada. Estimates are in CAD. Actual charges depend on carrier discounts, fuel surcharge, delivery address, shipment size and other factors.
Chargeable weight is the greater of actual and volumetric weight, where volumetric weight (kg) = length x width x height (cm) / 5,000. A 50 x 40 x 30 cm box weighing 6 kg has a volumetric weight of 12 kg, so it is billed on 12 kg, twice its actual weight. Carriers then round up to the next 0.5 kg, and so does the estimator.
Carrier choices, air and ocean
Canada Post to Peru (SERPOST)
Best for individuals and small parcels. Canada Post hands parcels to SERPOST, Peru's national post, for customs and delivery. Services include Small Packet (up to 2 kg), International Parcel (surface or air), and Priority Worldwide. Postal parcels over USD 200 are cleared under SUNAT's Importa Fácil process, with the consignee paying any tax at an authorized bank.
FedEx, UPS and DHL from Canada to Peru
Reliable door-to-door courier services with priority and economy air. Ideal for commercial parcels and time-sensitive shipments. Couriers clear parcels under Peru's express shipment regime (envíos de entrega rápida), which is where the USD 200 and USD 2,000 value lines below apply.
Air vs. ocean freight
- Air freight: fastest; useful for urgent or higher-value goods. Almost all air cargo lands at Jorge Chávez International Airport in Lima.
- Ocean freight: cost-effective for bulk shipments. LCL consolidations add handling time at origin and destination; FCL avoids that handling and is more predictable. Containers land at Callao, and increasingly at the new port of Chancay, north of Lima. Read about ocean freight from Canada.
Consignee checklist before you ship to Peru
Most delays on this lane are not about the carrier. They come from missing consignee details. Check these five points before you print a label:
- Tax ID on the waybill. DNI (8 digits) for residents, RUC (11 digits) for companies, or a passport or carné de extranjería for foreigners.
- Personal import limits. Individuals importing by courier with a DNI are limited to 3 shipments a year of up to USD 1,000 each, or 1 shipment a year of USD 1,000.01 to 2,000. Beyond that, the consignee needs an active RUC.
- A district, not just "Lima". Metropolitan Lima is divided into many districts; include the district name and a local phone number.
- Restricted goods. Items such as mobile phones and medicines need a sector permit through Peru's single window, VUCE, before import.
- Prohibited goods. Used clothing and used footwear cannot be imported into Peru, without exception, even as gifts.
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Peru customs: the USD 200 and USD 2,000 lines
Peru's customs agency, SUNAT, sorts courier parcels by their FOB value (the value of the goods, before freight and insurance). The tier decides whether you pay anything and who has to clear the goods:
| FOB value | Courier category | Duty | IGV plus IPM | Clearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Documents | Category 1 | None | None | Courier |
| Up to USD 200 | Category 2 | None | None | Courier |
| USD 200.01 to 2,000 | Category 3 | Flat 4 percent | 18 percent | Courier, simplified |
| Over USD 2,000 | Formal import | 0, 6 or 11 percent by HS code, or a CPFTA or CPTPP preference | 18 percent | Licensed Peruvian customs agent |
USD 200 is roughly CAD 275 to 280, depending on the exchange rate. Restricted goods need their permits in every tier.
Worked example: a USD 450 parcel by courier
- Customs value (CIF): goods USD 450, freight USD 60, insurance USD 5 = USD 515.
- Duty: the flat 4 percent Category 3 rate: 4 percent of USD 515 = USD 20.60.
- IGV plus IPM: 18 percent of USD 535.60 (CIF plus duty) = USD 96.41.
- Total due: USD 117.01, about 23 percent of the customs value. The same box at USD 190 FOB would pay nothing.
Duty and IGV on formal imports
- Tax ID required: DNI (individual), RUC (company), or passport or foreign ID.
- Duty: Peru's MFN ad valorem rates are 0, 6 or 11 percent, set by HS code. Canadian-origin goods can enter at preferential rates, often 0 percent, under CPFTA or CPTPP.
- IGV and IPM: 16 percent general sales tax (IGV) plus 2 percent municipal promotion tax (IPM), 18 percent in total, calculated on CIF value plus duty. Some goods also carry excise tax (ISC).
- IGV perception: formal importers also prepay part of the IGV on the next sale, commonly 3.5 percent, and higher for first-time importers.
- Documentation: commercial invoice, air waybill or bill of lading, packing list, insurance certificate, and the customs declaration (DAM) filed by the customs agent, generally before the goods arrive.
Fines: SUNAT expresses customs fines as fractions of the tax unit (UIT), which is S/ 5,500 for 2026. Missing documents on arrival can mean both a fine and storage charges while the goods wait.
Watch this space. In 2026 SUNAT began studying whether to remove the USD 200 exemption, largely in response to low-value imports from overseas e-commerce platforms. As of September 2026 no change has been enacted. If it is, every Category 2 parcel would start paying IGV.
Canadian export declaration and Incoterms
Canadian export declaration
Exports from Canada to Peru valued at CAD 2,000 or more (or controlled goods of any value) require a CERS export declaration. Read about the Canadian export declaration.
Incoterms and who pays import fees
Parcel shipments often use DDP or DAP-style options (DAP replaced the older DDU term in Incoterms 2010 and 2020). With DDP, the shipper pays duty and taxes on behalf of the consignee; with DAP, the consignee pays on arrival. See: Incoterms explained.
CPTPP and the Canada-Peru FTA: preferential duty relief
Canada and Peru have both a bilateral FTA (CPFTA, in force since 2009) and the CPTPP (in force for Peru since 2021). Where the rules of origin are met, many goods qualify for preferential duty rates, often 0 percent. The two agreements have different Rules of Origin. Pick the one that benefits your shipment.
| Point | CPFTA | CPTPP |
|---|---|---|
| Document | CPFTA certificate of origin, completed by the exporter | Certification of origin in any format, including on the commercial invoice |
| Who can certify | Exporter | Exporter or producer (importer certification as each party allows) |
| Low-value waiver | Available for low-value shipments | No certification needed up to USD 1,000, or a higher amount set by the importing country |
A CPTPP certification needs these data elements:
- Certifier (importer, exporter or producer)
- Names, addresses and contact information of the certifier, exporter, producer and importer
- Goods description and HS code (6 digits)
- Origin criterion
- Blanket period (if used)
- Signature and date
Remember: duty-free is not tax-free. IGV still applies in Peru. More: CPTPP benefits and certificate of origin basics.
Key dates on the Canada-Peru lane, 2009 to 2026
- 1 August 2009Canada-Peru Free Trade Agreement enters into force.
- 19 September 2021CPTPP enters into force for Peru, adding a second route to preferential duty.
- November 2024The deep-water port of Chancay opens north of Lima, adding a second major container gateway to Callao.
- June 2025Lima's Jorge Chávez International Airport opens its new passenger terminal.
- 1 January 2026Peru's tax unit (UIT) rises to S/ 5,500, which also raises customs fines.
- 2026SUNAT studies removing the USD 200 exemption; not enacted as of September 2026.
Reverse lane: shipping to Canada from Peru
Peru-origin goods may qualify for Canadian preferences under CPFTA or CPTPP. For commercial imports valued at CAD 3,300 or less, the CBSA does not require proof of origin at the time of import, and since July 2020 no written origin statement is needed either. Importers must still keep records (for example the invoice and customs accounting document) to support the claim if the CBSA asks.
Courier parcels from Peru are free of duty and tax only up to CAD 20; Canada's higher CAD 40 and CAD 150 courier thresholds apply to goods from the United States and Mexico only. See Canada import regulations, common fees and importer registration in the CBSA CARM portal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to ship to Peru from Canada?
For small personal parcels, Canada Post surface is usually the lowest-cost option. For heavier or commercial shipments, compare economy air courier and LCL ocean freight.
How do I calculate chargeable weight for shipments to Peru?
Chargeable weight is the greater of actual and volumetric weight. Volumetric weight (kg) = length x width x height (cm) / 5,000. The estimator on this page computes it automatically and rounds up to the next 0.5 kg.
Do I need a tax ID to ship to Peru?
Yes. Peru requires the consignee's tax ID: DNI (individual), RUC (company), or passport or foreign resident card for customs processing.
What is the duty-free limit for parcels to Peru?
Courier and postal parcels with an FOB value up to USD 200 enter free of duty and IGV. From USD 200.01 to 2,000, courier parcels pay a flat 4 percent duty plus 18 percent IGV and IPM. Over USD 2,000, a formal import through a licensed customs agent is required.
What duties and taxes apply when importing into Peru?
Duties depend on HS code and origin, at MFN rates of 0, 6 or 11 percent. Most imports pay 18 percent IGV and IPM, calculated on CIF value plus duty. Parcels up to USD 200 FOB are exempt.
Can my goods enter duty-free under CPTPP or the Canada-Peru FTA?
Many goods qualify for preferential duty when rules of origin are met and proof of origin is provided: a CPFTA certificate of origin, or a CPTPP certification of origin that can appear on the invoice. Duty-free preference does not remove IGV.
When is a Canadian export declaration required?
Exports from Canada to Peru valued at CAD 2,000 or more, or controlled goods of any value, require a CERS export declaration (formerly the B13A).
Disclaimer: the information in this blog is for general guidance only and is not legal or customs advice. Always confirm current requirements. Estimator rates are illustrative samples.
