Peru Medical Equipment Import Process (USA → Peru)
This guide helps Perun hospitals, clinics, distributors, and licensed importers understand the process of importing pre-owned medical equipment from the United States.
Export-Ready Documentation
All documentation prepared to support Perun customs requirements
Faster Clearance
Reduced customs delays through accurate pre-shipment documentation
Export Support
From quote to shipment, we prepare equipment for export from the USA
Regulatory Authority: Dirección General de Medicamentos, Insumos y Drogas (DIGEMID)
Pre-owned medical equipment can be legally imported into Peru with proper documentation and regulatory compliance.
Classification System
Class I, II, III, IV (risk-based)
Registration Timeframe
6-12 months for new registration
License Validity
5 years with renewal option
Local Representative
Required for foreign manufacturers
Registration Fees
- • Class I: PEN 800 (~USD 215)
- • Class II: PEN 1,200 (~USD 320)
- • Class III-IV: PEN 1,800-2,500 (~USD 480-670)
Import Duties and Taxes
Import duties 0-11% under US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
VAT Rate
18% (IGV)
Additional Charges
- • DIGEMID registration fees
- • Customs processing
- • Port charges
Shipping to Peru
Air Freight
Transit: 5-10 business days
Airport: Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), Lima
Sea Freight
Transit: 4-6 weeks
Port: Port of Callao
Buyer Responsibility Notice
Buyer is responsible for all Perun regulatory approvals including DIGEMID registration, customs clearance, duties, and post-import certification. Rotala International provides export documentation from the USA; all Perun import compliance is the buyer's responsibility.
Required Documents Checklist
From Rotala International (USA)
- Commercial Invoice
- Packing List
- Bill of Lading / Airway Bill
- Certificate of Origin
Required in Peru
- DIGEMID Sanitary Registration
- Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices (Buenas Prácticas de Fabricación)
- ISO 13485:2016 certification
- Certificate of Free Sale
- Spanish labeling and Instructions for Use
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