06/12/2016
Essentials for crossing the boarder with your vehicle in to Peru.
At the boarder crossing your car or bike and documention will be reviewed by customs.
Unfortunately many of the customs inspectors do not pay great attention to detail when issuing your (CIT) Certificado de Importación Temporal, in order to get you though quickly. However, customs at Lima on departure go to great lengths to verify the details are correct. This may sound trivial however, it is not uncommon for Lima customs to request the owner return to the land boarder of entry to rectify the issues. Or you could find your vehicle stuck in customs accuring expensive storage and demurrage costs.
So we ask all travellers:
1. Before starting your journey to confirm that the VIN, Motor No., Make, Model, Color match the Vehicle Registration document issued in your home country. Discrepancies here can be very serious. Even one digit on a VIN number can block a car from leaving or entering.
2. Ensure your name as issued on your passport matches the Vehicle Registration Document and the CIT.
3. Be pushy. Check your CIT, ensuring All details are 100% accurate. Refuse to proceed until any errors are corrected. Whilst it may seem trivial, the potential costs later are not.
4. We advise against shipping personal belongings home in your car. Especially high value items. It is prohibited by customs unless they were declared separately upon entry. Declaring your goods on entry will mean two separate customs process's and extra costs for your onward shipping. Not to mention risks of damage and pilfering. Vehicle related items such as tools and spares are permitted.
4. No flammables or containers with combustible residues can be shipped. They will be removed at the pint of inspection and may incur disposal costs.
5. Try to arrive in to Lima with your tank as close to empty as possible, this avoids the IMO and dangerous goods charge many shipping lines will charge.
6. If your car has any leaks please advise us in advance and we can arrange a economic mechanic to patch the car for shipping. If the car springs a leak at port or waiting for clearance, repairs at this point will be expensive.
7. Request and insure both you and you vehicle have at least 90 days permission to stay in Peru. Should problems arise it is very difficult to have this time extended with customs.
8. Let us know when you are travelling in advance, this way we can have all the power of attorney and legal documentation ready for you on arrival.
Making sure you cover these basics will ensure a smooth and hassle free export and save on costs.
Any other questions related to your trip to Peru, from routes, crossings, and general travel advice, please do not hesitate to contact us on [email protected] or call or WhatsApp +51 949752408
