Key facts
- Currency
- Peruvian Sol (PEN)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 18%
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Peru charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 18%. Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN).
Currency and customs tariff
Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN).
Import VAT and other taxes in Peru
Peru charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 18%.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Peru, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Peru use for customs?
Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN).
What is the VAT rate on imports into Peru?
Peru charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 18%.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Peru come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.