SHIPPING FROM CANADA TO PERU

Exporting goods to Peru from Canada, whether it is for the first time, or on a regular basis, can be a challenging experience. There are many elements to consider when shipping to a country such as Peru.
If you are in Canada and not entirely familiar with the Latin American market, you should consider a cargo shipping company that knows the business culture, the language, the customs regulations and has a proven track record of success when it comes to freight shipping to Peru.

During the past 20 years, our specialized logistics and freight forwarding services by land, ocean, and air have helped various Canadian importers to succeed in the Latin American markets.
Using our expertise, our vast network of carriers, and extensive knowledge of the business culture , we give you the peace of mind you need to continue developing stronger relationships with your suppliers.

● Ocean Transportation:
Our ocean transportation service covers all the major ports in the Canada such as Montreal, Vancouver, Prince Rupert or Alifax. We offer door to door, door to port and port to port transportation services to Canada from any place in Latin America.
Our ocean shipping solutions will accommodate any type of cargo or project: FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less than a Container Load), RORO (Roll-On/Roll-Off), break bulk & oversized cargo.

● Air Transportation:
Thanks to our vast network of air freight carriers we offer daily and weekly departures from any international airport in Canada to Peru. Our air freight solutions to Peru include airport-to-airport, door-to-door, airport-to-door and door-to-airport services, among others.
Latin American Cargo’s Charter Services is also the perfect solution if you need your freight imports from Latin America to be transported quickly and cost-efficiently to Canada.

If you are shipping merchandise to Peru by sea or air for the first time, guidance and support will surely be needed, as there are guidelines, prohibitions and restrictions to consider.

WHAT PAPERWORK IS NEEDED FOR INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENTS TO PERU?

Documentation requirements vary depending on the category of goods being shipped and can get quite extensive. They usually include Commercial invoice, Bill of lading / Air waybill, Packing list, Insurance certificate, Certificate of Origin (if required). To avoid delays or hassles when shipping to Peru, your packing list must be as detailed as possible. Vague wording like “miscellaneous” attracts negative attention and further inspections.

WHAT ARE THE REGULATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS WHEN IMPORTING FROM CANADA?

Regulations can be strict on certain categories of goods being imported to Peru. Prior authorization or special permits may be needed for certain items such as agricultural products, processed foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or antiques. Prohibited commodities include certain used vehicles, used clothing and accessories, used tires, certain used machinery and all types of toxic wastes or dangerous residues.

Duties and tariffs are usually based on the total value of the shipment in question, and depending on how well-documented the cargo is, those values could be determined by the judgment of Customs Officials on the spot.

Shipping cargo to Peru is easier with LAC as we have overcome these obstacles many times and have developed a thorough understanding of the customs procedures.