# Peru: import VAT

> Peru charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 18%. Peru uses the Peruvian sol (PEN).

Source: https://border.bot/countries/peru
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- Currency: Peruvian Sol (PEN)
- Import VAT/GST: VAT 18%
- Customs tariff: Own national tariff
- Last updated: 11 October 2026

## 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.

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/peru.json