Travel: what goods can be brought into Peru duty-free?

Are you planning to travel soon? The National Administration of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) recalled that passengers should take into account when carrying items and goods.

According to what they indicate, people who intend to travel abroad must declare goods they take with them on a trip that are not on the tax exempt list when leaving the country. tributeand if others like them buy, so as not to have comments when returning.

Sunat points out that passengers have the right to leave and enter the country with some electronic devices, such as a laptop, two mobile phones, a tablet for personal use and others.

Travelers over 18 years old can also import up to 20 cigarette packs and 3 liters of spirits.

For goods for use or consumption by the passenger and gifts which, due to their quantity, nature or variety, are considered not for sale, a total value of US$500 may be indicated.

“In the event that within the specified cargo to transport artifacts electrical, electronic, tools and equipment related to the activity, profession or trade of a passenger cannot exceed one (1) item for each type,” SUNAT states.

To find out what other items are allowed for duty-free entry into the country, you can follow this link.

In the event that the traveler intends to return with only the same goods with which he left and in the exact amount indicated, there is no need to submit a temporary exit declaration or affidavit luggage when you return to the country,

But, if you have goods that are on the list, such as a laptop, and you plan to buy another one while traveling abroad, the temporary exit of the goods that will be exported from the country must be declared so that when returned Both goods can be imported without paying taxes.

If one or more of the goods leaving the country is not on the unaffected list, such as an unmanned aerial vehicle, you must visit Sunat Customs, located in the international arrivals hall of Jorge Chavez International Airport, before departure. of your flight and complete a temporary exit declaration, which will allow you to re-enter without paying taxes.