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Peru
Left-hand drive (LHD) — a 5-year age cap plus an 80,000 km odometer ceiling.
Driving side
Left-hand drive (LHD)
Max vehicle age
5 years — Vehicles older than 5 years, or with more than 80,000 km on the odometer, are barred; diesel passenger vehicles face a tighter roughly 2-year cap.
Customs & duty
varies — confirm with your customs broker
Emission standard
varies — confirm with your customs broker
VIN re-carving
VIN re-carving and odometer tampering are prohibited — especially relevant here given the 80,000 km ceiling.
Required documents
- Commercial export invoice
- Bill of lading (B/L)
- Certificate of origin
- Vehicle inspection / diagnosis report (Encar)
- Buyer passport / ID
Primary ports of entry
Callao
Important notes
- Vehicles over 35 years old may qualify under a separate classic-car import category.
Sources
This information is for general guidance and may change. Always confirm the latest rules with your local customs broker before buying or shipping.