Shipping From Australia to Peru
Last Reviewed: 29th July 2026
At a Glance
- DHL, FedEx, TNT and UPS all service the Australia to Peru route, alongside dedicated air and sea freight options.
- Express courier typically takes 3–7 business days, air freight 5–10 business days, and sea freight 5–9 weeks to the Port of Callao.
- Peru's customs authority, SUNAT, requires a commercial invoice, correct HS code and often a Declaracion Unica de Aduanas (DUA) for formal entries.
- General Sales Tax (IGV) of 18% applies to the CIF value of most imports, plus duty that varies by product category.
- PACK & SEND coordinates deliveries to Lima, Callao, Arequipa, Cusco, Trujillo and other Peruvian centres.
Shipping from Australia to Peru covers a genuinely varied range of needs, from a Cusco-bound parcel of trekking gear to a business consignment of parts destined for Lima or Arequipa. PACK & SEND coordinates the entire journey on your behalf, drawing on DHL, FedEx, TNT and UPS networks alongside dedicated air and sea freight options, so your item is packed correctly, cleared through Peruvian customs (SUNAT) and delivered to the address you nominate. Whether you are sending a single personal item or managing regular business freight, a Service Centre can build a solution around the size, value and urgency of your shipment.
Ways to Ship from Australia to Peru
The right mode depends on weight, budget, urgency and what is being shipped. PACK & SEND works with DHL, FedEx, TNT and UPS to match each shipment to the carrier and service best suited to the route.
Air Freight
Air freight is generally preferred for shipments into Lima's Jorge Chavez International Airport, balancing speed and cost for palletised or larger commercial consignments. It suits business freight, equipment and bulkier personal items.
Sea Freight
Sea freight into the Port of Callao is the most economical route for large volumes, heavy machinery, household relocations or business stock that is not time-critical, suiting full or part container loads.
International Express Courier
International express courier shipping through DHL, FedEx, TNT or UPS is the fastest way to move documents, samples and smaller parcels, with up-to-date tracking with milestone updates. Where a shipment is genuinely urgent, PACK & SEND can arrange a premium, Service Centre-coordinated dispatch rather than treating urgency as a standard online booking option.
How Long Does Shipping to Peru Take?
Air freight to Peru typically takes around 5 to 10 business days door to door, once packing, carrier transit and Lima customs clearance are factored in. International express courier services generally move faster, often 3 to 7 business days, though this depends on the item and how quickly SUNAT processes the declaration. Sea freight is the slowest but most economical option, typically running 5 to 9 weeks from Australia to the Port of Callao, depending on vessel schedules and transhipment. Incomplete paperwork, port congestion at Callao, incorrect HS code classification, and shipments selected for a SUNAT physical inspection can extend any of these timeframes, so it is worth building in a buffer for time-sensitive freight.
How to Send a Package from Australia to Peru
Sending a shipment to Peru through PACK & SEND generally follows five steps.
1. Get in touch with a Service Centre or request a quote online to discuss what you are sending, its dimensions and value.
2. Have the item professionally packed to withstand international transit, whether that is a courier parcel, a palletised air freight consignment or a full container.
3. Provide the documentation needed for Peruvian customs clearance, including a commercial invoice and the correct HS code.
4. Confirm the carrier and service, DHL, FedEx, TNT, UPS, air freight or sea freight, and lock in collection or drop-off.
5. Track the shipment through to delivery in Peru, with milestone updates provided along the way.
Documents You'll Need
SUNAT, Peru's customs authority, requires a commercial invoice describing the goods, their value and the correct HS code, plus a packing list for larger shipments. A certificate of origin can help support duty treatment in some cases. Formal import entries are lodged as a Declaracion Unica de Aduanas (DUA), and shipments above certain value thresholds need more detailed documentation and, sometimes, a locally registered importer. A Service Centre can confirm exactly what your item and value require before it ships.
Instant Online Quote vs Personalised Service Centre Quote
An instant online quote suits individual senders with a pre-packed item under 20kg and valued up to $1,000. Larger, heavier or business shipments, and anything needing customs or compliance handling, suit a personalised Service Centre quote, which factors in packing, the right carrier partner (DHL, FedEx, TNT or UPS), and the documentation Peru customs will require. Call 1300 668 000 to talk through a shipment that falls outside the online criteria.
What You Can Send from Australia to Peru
Individual senders commonly use this route for gifts to family, personal effects, and items connected to travel, including gear destined for Cusco or the Sacred Valley. Personal bag shipments are a popular option for travellers who need luggage or equipment sent ahead separately, and clients relocating to Peru long-term often turn to Relocation & Removals or full International relocations support for household goods.
Business and regular senders exporting to Peru range from mining and industrial suppliers moving parts and equipment to companies sending samples, marketing materials or stock to Peruvian partners. Regular senders benefit from a consistent process across repeat shipments, while businesses dealing in artwork, ceramics or delicate items can draw on art and antiques packing to protect items in transit.
Restricted & Prohibited Items for Peru
Peru applies strict import and export controls in several categories, including narcotics, weapons and ammunition, counterfeit goods, and certain agricultural or plant-based products subject to biosecurity checks. Peru is also notably strict on cultural heritage: pre-Columbian artefacts, archaeological items and certain antiquities are tightly controlled or prohibited from export and import without specific authorisation, given the country's cultural heritage protections.
Lithium batteries and other high-risk or dangerous goods are not booked through the online quote tool and are instead handled via a Service Centre, which can confirm current requirements for a specific item. For a fuller picture of what needs special handling, see Dangerous Goods & Restricted Items.
Cost of Shipping to Peru
Cost is shaped by weight and dimensions, the mode chosen (air freight, sea freight or express courier), how the item is packed, and the value declared for customs. Peru charges General Sales Tax (IGV) at 18% on the CIF value of imported goods, plus duty that varies by HS code. Shipments under a low value threshold may be exempt from duty and IGV, while higher-value or commercial shipments typically need a more formal customs entry, adding processing time and cost. A Service Centre can outline the likely cost drivers for your specific shipment before it is booked.
Where We Deliver in Peru
PACK & SEND coordinates deliveries across Peru's major centres, including Lima and the port city of Callao, Arequipa, Cusco (a common destination for personal items tied to Andean travel), Trujillo, Chiclayo and Piura, as well as other regional cities via the carrier networks of DHL, FedEx, TNT and UPS.
Why PACK & SEND for This Route
Shipping to Peru involves navigating SUNAT documentation, HS codes and, for larger consignments, container or pallet logistics into Callao, on top of choosing the right carrier for the job. A Service Centre manages packing, carrier selection across DHL, FedEx, TNT and UPS, and the paperwork Peru's customs process requires, backed by Freight Plus Warranty and up-to-date tracking with milestone updates. Call 1300 668 000 to talk through a shipment heading to Peru.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long does shipping from Australia to Peru take?
It depends on the mode. Express courier generally takes around 3 to 7 business days, air freight around 5 to 10 business days, and sea freight around 5 to 9 weeks to the Port of Callao, before accounting for SUNAT customs clearance.
What documents does Peru require for imports?
A commercial invoice with an accurate HS code is essential, along with a packing list for larger shipments and, for formal entries, a Declaracion Unica de Aduanas (DUA) lodged with SUNAT. A Service Centre can confirm exactly what your shipment needs.
Can I get an instant online quote for any shipment to Peru?
Only pre-packed items under 20kg valued up to $1,000 from an individual sender qualify for an instant online quote. Business, bulkier or higher-value shipments need a personalised Service Centre quote.
Are there items I cannot send to Peru?
Yes. Peru restricts or prohibits items such as weapons, narcotics, counterfeit goods and certain agricultural products, and applies particularly strict controls on archaeological and cultural heritage items. See the Dangerous Goods & Restricted Items page or call a Service Centre for a specific item.
Does PACK & SEND deliver outside Lima?
Yes. Beyond Lima and Callao, deliveries are coordinated to centres such as Arequipa, Cusco, Trujillo, Chiclayo and Piura through carrier partner networks.