Car Shipping to Peru
from the United Kingdom
The Ship Cars ships cars, vans and motorcycles from the UK to Peru. Container or RoRo to Callao. View our shipping services or request a quote.
Quick answer: car shipping to Peru from the UK
Shipping a car from the UK to Peru is priced per vehicle and route — request a free quote for a fixed price. 30–40 days by sea. Vehicles are shipped by container to Callao. The Ship Cars, the vehicle shipping agent of Ascope Shipping Services LTD, handles UK collection, export paperwork and customs documentation end to end.
Shipping to Peru: cars, trucks, machinery and import rules
Information reviewed September 2026. Always confirm final rules with the official authority before shipping.
Car shipping from the UK to Peru
Quick answer: Cars ship from UK ports to Callao in about 30–40 days by sea. Prices depend on vehicle size and method — see our car shipping costs.
This route is served mainly by container shipping for extra protection and personal effects. Specialist options include classic car shipping and electric vehicle shipping.
Estimate your price with the cost calculator or check upcoming departures on the RORO sailing schedule.
Truck and commercial vehicle shipping to Peru
Quick answer: Trucks usually ship on flat-rack or open-top containers to Callao, priced by dimensions and weight. Transit is about 30–40 days by sea.
- Exact length, width, height and gross weight required for a quote
- Running and non-running trucks accepted (towing / crane loading arranged)
- Tanks drained, loose items removed, V5C and export declaration needed
- Check Peru age and emissions limits for commercial vehicles before buying
Read more: truck shipping service, commercial vehicle shipping and our guide to shipping a truck from the UK.
Machinery and plant shipping to Peru
Quick answer: Excavators, tractors, forklifts and agricultural equipment ship on flat-rack containers or as break-bulk to Callao. Machinery must be clean and free of soil — most countries, including Peru, inspect for biosecurity.
- Tracked machines loaded on MAFI trailers or flat-racks
- Professional washing and fumigation certificates where required
- Dimensions and weight drive the price — oversize cargo quoted individually
- Commercial invoice and proof of ownership needed for customs
See our heavy machinery shipping service and customs clearance support.
Peru vehicle import rules (September 2026)
- Peru bans imports of right-hand drive cars (with limited exceptions) and has age limits on used cars.
- Duty plus 18% IGV sales tax and selective consumption tax apply.
Documents required
- V5C registration document
- Passport or photo ID
- Commercial invoice or bill of sale
- Proof of residence (if claiming relief)
- Bill of Lading / CMR
UK side: notify the DVLA with the V5C export notification, and see documents required and vehicle age restrictions by country.
Official Peru & UK government resources
Always confirm current customs, duty and vehicle registration rules with the official authorities before you ship.
Shipping a vehicle to Peru?
Tell us your vehicle and collection address and we'll send a fixed all-in price for Peru, usually within one working day.
- No obligation
- UK-wide collection
- RORO & container options
Methods
Container
Transit Time
30–40 days by sea
Ports
Callao
Starting From
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Overview
The Ship Cars ships cars, vans and motorcycles from the UK to Peru. Container or RoRo to Callao.
Shipping Methods
Container or RoRo to Callao.
Transit Time
30–40 days by sea.
Import Regulations
Peru bans imports of right-hand drive cars (with limited exceptions) and has age limits on used cars. Duty plus 18% IGV sales tax and selective consumption tax apply.
Documents Required
- V5C registration document
- Passport or photo ID
- Commercial invoice or bill of sale
- Proof of residence (if claiming relief)
- Bill of Lading / CMR
Costs & Fees
Peru is priced by quote — contact us for a fixed door-to-door or port price.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why ship a car to Peru from the UK
The Ship Cars is a specialist UK vehicle export company moving cars, SUVs, classics, motorbikes and light commercials to Peru every month. The Americas combine three very different sub-markets: North American collector and 25-year-rule buyers, Latin American returning-resident imports, and Caribbean private importers. Container shipping dominates due to Gulf and Pacific routings, while RORO is concentrated on the Halifax, New York and Baltimore corridors. Typical clients on this lane include Caribbean diplomatic missions, alongside private owners relocating to Peru and returning residents importing a personal vehicle. Our UK-to-Peru corridor is engineered around predictable transit, transparent pricing and full compliance with Peru customs.
Vehicles depart from Southampton, Bristol (Portbury), Felixstowe and arrive at Callao via Panama Canal transit to the Pacific seaboard. Typical door-to-port turnaround is 30–40 days by sea, supported by marine all-risks insurance, GPS-tracked UK collection and bonded warehousing where required. For an instant indication of cost, use our car shipping cost calculator or request a tailored quote on our quote page.
How UK to Peru car shipping works
Every shipment to Peru follows the same six-step pipeline: free quotation, UK collection or self-drop at Southampton, bonded UK warehousing and pre-shipment photos, HMRC NOVA / C88 export clearance handled by our UK customs clearance team, ocean transit to Callao (and onward feeder to Callao where required), and destination customs handover. You choose the shipping mode that best matches the vehicle profile and budget — see the full breakdown on our car shipping costs page or compare live RORO sailing dates to Peru.
RORO to Peru
Roll-on/Roll-off is the lowest-cost method for running, road-legal vehicles bound for Peru. Drive-on at the UK port, drive-off at Callao. RORO shipping to Peru — check the weekly RORO schedule.
Container to Peru
20ft sole-use or 40ft dedicated containers give classic, high-value, modified or non-running vehicles fully enclosed protection on the route to Callao. Dedicated container shipping to Peru.
Peru ports, routing and transit
Vehicles bound for Peru are typically routed through Callao as the lead discharge port, with Callao available as alternatives depending on sailing schedule and onward inland transport. We schedule loads to match weekly RORO sailing schedules to Peru and book 20ft and 40ft container slots on the same rotation.
- Port of Callao
- UK departure: Southampton
- UK departure: Tilbury
- UK departure: Bristol (Portbury)
Peru import duty, VAT and customs in 2026
Importing a vehicle into Peru is regulated and document-driven. The headline framework is summarised below; our team verifies every figure against the latest Peru customs schedule before quoting.
- EPA, DOT, Transport Canada and INMETRO compliance
- 25-year and 15-year classic-import exemptions
- Customs bonds, brokers and HS code 8703 classification
- Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific routings via Panama Canal
Document checklist for Peru
- V5C registration document
- Passport or photo ID
- Commercial invoice or bill of sale
- Proof of residence (if claiming relief)
- Bill of Lading / CMR
For full country-specific customs rules, see our Peru import guides and articles, our UK and Peru customs clearance service, or use the duty-inclusive cost calculator for a landed estimate to Callao.
Who ships to Peru
- • Returning Peru residents and dual nationals
- • UK expats relocating to Peru
- • Americas car dealers and Peru re-exporters
- • Private collectors and classic-car enthusiasts
- • Diplomatic missions and corporate fleets
- • Online auction buyers (Copart, BCA, Manheim)
Vehicles we ship to Peru
- • Saloons, hatchbacks and family cars
- • SUVs, 4x4s and pickups (Land Rover, Range Rover, Toyota, Nissan)
- • Luxury and executive vehicles (Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi)
- • Performance and supercars (McLaren, Aston Martin, Porsche, Ferrari)
- • Classic and historic vehicles (pre-1990 with HMRC NOVA exemption)
- • Motorbikes, scooters and quad bikes
- • Vans, light commercials and motorhomes
- • Electric and hybrid vehicles (EV battery documentation supported)
Why exporters choose The Ship Cars for Peru
• Specialist UK-to-Peru corridor with weekly capacity
• Marine all-risks insurance and bonded UK warehousing
• HMRC NOVA, C88, EORI and DVLA V5C export handled in-house
• Transparent UK to Peru pricing with no hidden destination fees
• Direct relationships with Callao agents
• Dedicated account manager from booking to delivery
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