Import a Car from Korea to Peru

Peru's used-import regime is stricter than Chile's — direct private import of used cars is permitted but tightly regulated by SUNAT and MTC. Korean cars 2016+ in good condition typically qualify; older inventory faces tougher homologation. Lima and Arequipa dealers are the main commercial buyers; the southern mining regions (Cusco, Puno, Arequipa) generate steady demand for 4WD Korean SUVs (Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento) suited to Andean highland conditions.

TOPEX handles Encar sourcing, Busan inspection, export paperwork and ocean shipping from Busan via the Panama Canal to Callao. We verify Peruvian eligibility (model year, emissions, body type) before purchase, not after the car has shipped. Onward overland to Arequipa, Cusco or Trujillo is handled by Lima-based forwarders we work with regularly.

• Peruvian SUNAT/MTC eligibility pre-check per Encar listing — verified before purchase
• Mining-region 4WD focus — Andean highland durability for Cusco, Puno, Arequipa buyers
• Pan-American Highway durability assessment in Busan inspection
• Callao customs documentation prepared in Korea — fewer surprises on arrival
• Lima-based onward forwarder partnerships for inland delivery
• Telegram/WhatsApp tracking through Panama Canal transit and Peruvian clearance

Direct Busan → Callao sea transit via Panama Canal: ~38–45 days. RoRo standard for cars; container groupage available for smaller shipments. Callao is Peru's primary port — Paita and Salaverry handle smaller niche cargo and are rarely competitive for Korean inbound volumes.