When traveling internationally, whether for business or tourism, it is essential to stay informed about the current customs regulations. The National Superintendence of Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT) has released an official list of goods and items you can bring into Peru without paying taxes in 2025. Here is a clear and detailed summary to facilitate your planning.
Personal Luggage
You can enter duty-free goods exclusively intended for your personal use during your stay, provided they have no commercial purpose:
- Regular luggage (suitcases and personal bags).
- Clothing, personal accessories, and toiletries.
- Personal medications.
- Printed materials such as books and magazines for private use.
Electronic Equipment and Professional Tools
Regulations allow the duty-free entry of the following electronic equipment, limited to one item per category, as long as they are for personal use or directly related to your professional activities:
- Laptop computer.
- Mobile phones (up to two units).
- Digital camera.
- Non-professional video camera.
- Portable gaming console or electronic gaming device.
- Electronic organizer or tablet.
- Electric shaver or epilator.
Gifts and Other Goods
You may enter gifts or personal-use goods duty-free as long as their total value does not exceed US$500.
Cash and Financial Instruments
You can bring cash or financial instruments duty-free up to US$10,000. If you exceed this amount, you must declare the total sum to customs authorities.
Entry of Pets
You can enter domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, into the country duty-free. It is essential to strictly comply with the sanitary regulations established by the National Agrarian Health Service (SENASA).
Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco
Adults can bring the following items duty-free:
- Up to 3 liters of alcoholic beverages.
- Up to 20 packs of cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 250 grams of tobacco.
These products must be exclusively for personal consumption.
All goods mentioned must strictly be for personal and non-commercial use. Items exceeding the established limits or intended for commercial purposes will be subject to applicable taxes.
Check the SUNAT website for more information here.