During seasons such as Christmas and New Year there are a variety of Online shopping abroad, be it to sell novelties or to give gifts to loved ones. Currently these transactions are carried out thanks to the agile way E-commerce companylike Amazon, Shein, eBay or AliExpress.
However, the product may be detained upon arrival in the country due to non-payment of customs taxes. If the recipient does not know the status of their package, it may be permanently confiscated.
So how can you avoid losing this valuable product?
In Peru it is Import of postal items from abroad is carried out using a simplified system that sets clear rules for payment Import taxes. This procedure is regulated by the National Supervisory Authority for Customs and Tax Administration (SUNAT)allows individuals and companies to access products from abroad through the national postal service (Serpost) or another private courier company.
The system is available to both individuals and companies making purchases or receiving gifts abroad, provided that the value of the product sent does not exceed this value 2,000 dollars (USD)In this case it would be an importation for consumption, which would require a more complex procedure. This limit applies to each individual shipment, meaning that each package must comply with this limit in order to benefit from the simplified procedure.
One of the key aspects of the system is the value threshold that determines the obligation to pay customs taxes. Provided that the value of the goods contained in the shipment does not exceed this $200The recipient is not allowed to carry out customs procedures or pay import taxes. In these cases the SUNAT Qualifies the shipment as direct selling and makes it available to the delivery service chosen by the buyer or the company that shipped it.
However, if the shipping value is higher $200the recipient is subject to payment of import taxes. In these cases, the shipping company informs the recipient of the amount to be paid to a named and authorized bank. If the shipment arrives via Serpost, it is necessary to present this Easy Matters Declaration (DIF), a document that can be created electronically via the portal SUNATand then make the appropriate payment.
In general, the recipient must pay the General Sales Tax (IGV), which is 18% of the total value of the goods (product cost + insurance + shipping or freight costs), plus customs duty, which is 4% of the value of the goods.
For example, if the goods have a total value of $300, the buyer will have to pay $68.16 to customs.
If payment is not made until two months after notification of the product’s arrival in the country, it may be declared abandoned and auctioned or returned.
There are important limitations that users should be aware of. Some Goods are prohibited Goods imported into the country such as used clothing and shoes, used vehicle parts, and medicines and their supplies.
Certain products now have this status restricted and require special authorizations for access, such as: Mobile phones and similar devices that require approval from the manufacturer Ministry of Transport and Communicationsor the Medication and medical devices that require approval from the authority General Directorate of Medicines, Supplies and Medicines.
Knowledge of these rules and restrictions is essential for those who wish to import or receive mail Peruas ignorance can lead to the retention or confiscation of the goods. The system facilitates international small-scale trade but imposes strict controls on products allowed into the country.
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