Visiting new countries can be exciting but it is best to be prepared before leaving. Though most international airports and countries have similar entry and exit regulations, there will usually be some specific regulations to be aware of. This list tells you about the customs rules for Peru; this list will tell you what items you can bring into Peru without being charged a tariff and which items you cannot. Because laws and regulations change and vary according to country, it is best to check with Peru or your home country's embassy before travel.
Before you need worry about being charged extra for what is in your luggage, you need to make it to customs. To do this, you will need a valid passport, and you may need a visa. As of 2010, citizens of the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, South Africa, New Zealand and Australia do not need visas to visit Peru as a tourist. At the airport, you will receive a tourist card valid for 90 days. You will then receive a customs card that you must fill out and present to a customs official.
You are allowed to bring in clothes and toiletry items for your own personal use into Peru with no customs charge. Other items for personal use that are not charged include medication, reading material and "objects for person use and adornment."
If you bring more than one of the following items into Peru you may be charged by Peruvian customs: hair dryer, electric shaver, photo camera, video camera, musical instrument, radio, typewriter, personal computer or pet. Additionally, you are allowed to bring up to 20 packs of cigarettes (or 50 cigars), 10 CDs, three liters of liquor and gifts worth up to $300 as long as no gift individually costs more than $100.
You may bring in other or more items into Peru but you will likely be charged to do so. The going rate is 20% of the value of the specified article plus the value for its transportation to Peru. This is called the CIF. Total charges should not exceed $1,000.
One way to prevent additional custom charges is to remove any new items from their box. Custom officials may think you intend to sell new items, especially electronics, so these items may provoke extra scrutiny. Bringing receipts for your more expensive personal items is also a good idea, as it may help you avoid being charged at customs for your own items when you leave Peru.
