Export to Peru

Export to Peru: a 2026 guide for US manufacturers

5 min read · Updated 2026-09-26 · By the Fromerica team

The US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement has been in force since 2009, and according to USTR all agricultural tariffs under it are eliminated by 2026. This guide covers origin, documents and the product registrations your Peruvian buyer will need.

The US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement

According to USTR, the agreement entered into force on February 1, 2009. More than two-thirds of US farm exports became duty free immediately, and tariffs on most US farm products are phased out within 15 years, with all tariffs eliminated by 2026.

According to the International Trade Administration, products from the US require a certificate of origin to avoid duties.

Import taxes your buyer pays

Ad valorem duties at four levels (0%, 4%, 6% or 11%) depending on the tariff line, according to SUNAT.
IGV (general sales tax) of 16% plus the 2% municipal promotion tax (IPM); selective consumption tax (ISC) on certain products.
An IGV perception (advance payment) collected at import.

Documents and registrations

Customs merchandise declaration (DAM), commercial invoice, airway bill or bill of lading, packing list and insurance letter.
Processed food products, with some exceptions, require sanitary registration from DIGESA; importers typically need a certificate of free sale from the country of origin’s health authority.
Animals, plants and their by-products require a sanitary certificate from SENASA.

US-side steps for every shipment

Classify the product with its 10-digit Schedule B number (Census Bureau search tool); the first 6 digits are the Harmonized System code your buyer uses for their own tariff.
File Electronic Export Information (EEI) in AES, through ACE AESDirect or a direct connection, when the value under an individual Schedule B number is over $2,500 or an export license is required. The USPPI or its authorized agent files it.
Check your export classification. According to BIS, items subject to the EAR that are not listed on the Commerce Control List are EAR99 and, in most situations, need no license, unless they go to a restricted end user, end use or destination.
Screen your buyer, consignee and end user against the Consolidated Screening List, which combines export screening lists of the Departments of Commerce, State and the Treasury.

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Frequently asked questions

Do I need a certificate of origin for Peru?

According to the International Trade Administration, products from the US require a certificate of origin to avoid duties.

Can I sell processed food in Peru without registration?

Generally no: processed food products, with some exceptions, require DIGESA sanitary registration.

Official sources

This page is general information to help you get started. It is not legal, tax or customs advice, and regulations change. Confirm current requirements with the official sources above or with a licensed customs broker, freight forwarder or trade compliance professional.