Country Guide

Peru customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Peru. See what you can bring before you fly.

Alcohol allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering Peru.

Category Alcohol
All arrivals Adult travelers (18+)
Alcoholic beverages 3 liters
Duty-free limit
Age 18+.

More Peru customs limits

Exact thresholds for all categories are available in the app. Download CustomsLimit to check your full trip before you fly.

Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (PEN or equivalent) Declaration from ••• PEN
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Peru and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Peru

Prohibited. Illegal drugs and narcotics are strictly forbidden under Peruvian law. Severe criminal penalties including imprisonment.

The CustomsLimit app shows the full traveler context for Peru before you travel.

About Peru customs

Peru's customs rules are administered by SUNAT / Superintendencia Nacional de Aduanas. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Peru before travel.

Peru customs — frequently asked questions

How much alcoholic beverages can I bring into Peru?
3 liters is the real traveler example shown on this page for Peru. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Peru?
Peru has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Peru.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Peru?
USD 10,000 or more (or equivalent in any currency) must be declared to SUNAT on arrival or departure. Physical transport of amounts above USD 30,000 is prohibited — sums above this threshold must be transferred through authorised financial institutions. Failure to declare: penalty of 30% of the undeclared amount. Includes cash, traveller's cheques, and bearer instruments. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

Check all Peru limits free in the app

CustomsLimit covers Peru and 59 other countries with exact thresholds, combined limits, age restrictions, and declaration rules. Free to download.

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