Shipping to and from Peru
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Import
Get up-to-date local information about import procedures and restrictions, demurrage and detention, container drop-offs and more.
Standard Local Public Rates
Service | Direction | Description | Amount / Application | Imp. Sunat Paid per container | Total payable per container |
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Service
Box Fee |
Direction
Import |
Description
It covers administrative expenses, verification of line Seals and electronic transmission of the tag to Customs (carried out by the terminals to Customs) and corrections that have to be made due to discrepancies found between what is stated and what is real.
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Amount / Application
USD 135.00 / per container
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Imp. Sunat Paid per container
-30%
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Total payable per container
USD 94.50
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Service
Container Coverage Fee |
Direction
Import
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Description
This payment is part of the additional cost to the transportation service, with the purpose of responding for the damages caused by the client or his representatives on the containers, except those with total loss, in the gate out empty and the gate in full. This payment does not cover: cargo, damage to third parties or civil liability, stay, acts of vandalism or terrorism, or negligence generated by the carrier or the client or their representatives, loss of parts and cargo parts of "refrigerated containers", change partial or total flooring, loss or deterioration of parts in "open top" containers (canvas, crossbars or ropes), damage that occurs during the unloading of the ship, due to the use and wear and tear of the "Wear and Tear" containers
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Amount / Application
USD 70.00 / per container
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Imp. Sunat Paid per container
-30%
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Total payable per container
USD 49.00
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Public Rates for Additional Services
Service | Direction | I.G.V. | Description | Application | Amount in USD |
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Service
Rectificación ante SUNAT |
Direction
Import and Export
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
For the electronic rectification and/or for the signature, review, presentation and follow-up of the rectification files to the cargo manifest at the client's request in accordance with current legal procedures.
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Application
per B/L
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Amount in USD
88
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Service
Trámite de Autoliquidación de Rectificación
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Direction
Import and Export
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
For the generation of self-assessment before customs according to current legal procedures.
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Application
per B/L
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Amount in USD
88 |
Service
Emisión de Notas de Crédito
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Direction
Import and Export
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
Procedure for the issuance of credit notes (invoice change at the client's request).
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Application
per B/L
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Amount in USD
28 |
Service
Atención por Ventanilla
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Direction
Import and Export
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
Charge for face-to-face service at the Counter.
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Application
per B/L
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Amount in USD
20 |
Service
Gate In - Alconsa/Neptunia Paita 20' / 20RF
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Direction
Import
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
Corresponds to the empty container handling service from the cargo vehicle, use of a crane to unload the container until it is stacked, once it is returned by the consignee to the warehouse assigned by the Maersk shipping line. The warehouse issues an Equipment Interchange Receipt detailing the delivery status of the container and technical inspection. Collection made directly by APM Terminals Inland Sevices S.A. - DEMARES.
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Application
per container
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Amount in USD
227
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Service
Gate In - Alconsa/Neptunia Paita 40’ / 40’ HC / 40RH
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Direction
Import
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
Corresponds to the empty container handling service from the cargo vehicle, use of a crane to unload the container until it is stacked, once it is returned by the consignee to the warehouse assigned by the Maersk shipping line. The warehouse issues an Equipment Interchange Receipt detailing the delivery status of the container and technical inspection. Collection made directly by APM Terminals Inland Sevices S.A. - DEMARES.
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Application
per container
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Amount in USD
227
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Service
Gate In - Terminal Portuario de Paracas Pisco 20' / 20RF
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Direction
Import
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
Corresponds to the empty container handling service from the cargo vehicle, use of a crane to unload the container until it is stacked, once it is returned by the consignee to the warehouse assigned by the Maersk shipping line. The warehouse issues an Equipment Interchange Receipt detailing the delivery status of the container and technical inspection. Collection made directly by APM Terminals Inland Sevices S.A. - DEMARES.
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Application
per container
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Amount in USD
204.64
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Service
Gate In - Terminal Portuario de Paracas Pisco 40’ / 40’ HC
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Direction
Import
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
Corresponds to the empty container handling service from the cargo vehicle, use of a crane to unload the container until it is stacked, once it is returned by the consignee to the warehouse assigned by the Maersk shipping line. The warehouse issues an Equipment Interchange Receipt detailing the delivery status of the container and technical inspection. Collection made directly by APM Terminals Inland Sevices S.A. - DEMARES.
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Application
per container
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Amount in USD
204.64
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Service
Gate In - Terminal Portuario de Paracas Pisco 40RH
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Direction
Import
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
Corresponds to the empty container handling service from the cargo vehicle, use of a crane to unload the container until it is stacked, once it is returned by the consignee to the warehouse assigned by the Maersk shipping line. The warehouse issues an Equipment Interchange Receipt detailing the delivery status of the container and technical inspection. Collection made directly by APM Terminals Inland Sevices S.A. - DEMARES.
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Application
per container
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Amount in USD
311.84
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Service
Gate In - Alconsa/Neptunia Callao 20' / 20RF
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Direction
Import
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
Corresponds to the empty container handling service from the cargo vehicle, use of a crane to unload the container until it is stacked, once it is returned by the consignee to the warehouse assigned by the Maersk shipping line. The warehouse issues an Equipment Interchange Receipt detailing the delivery status of the container and technical inspection. Collection made directly by APM Terminals Inland Sevices S.A. - DEMARES.
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Application
per container
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Amount in USD
237
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Service
Gate In - Alconsa/Neptunia Callao 40’ / 40’ HC / 40RH
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Direction
Import
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I.G.V.
Afecto
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Description
Corresponds to the empty container handling service from the cargo vehicle, use of a crane to unload the container until it is stacked, once it is returned by the consignee to the warehouse assigned by the Maersk shipping line. The warehouse issues an Equipment Interchange Receipt detailing the delivery status of the container and technical inspection. Collection made directly by APM Terminals Inland Sevices S.A. - DEMARES.
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Application
per container
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Amount in USD
237
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Here you may find a charges simulator.
- Port / terminal Names : All Ports
- Valid from : 1st December 2023
- Charge type : Demurrage and Detention combined
- Transport mode : All transport modes
- Service mode : All service modes
Days | 20' DRY | 40' DRY | Days | 20' and 40' Reefer | 20' and 40' Special |
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Days
1 - 6
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20' DRY
-
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40' DRY
-
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Days
1 - 3
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20' and 40' Reefer
-
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20' and 40' Special
-
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Days
7 - 10
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20' DRY
Total to Pay: USD 164.47
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 39.47 Net pay to Maersk: USD 125 |
40' DRY
Total to Pay: USD 197.37
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 47.37 Net pay to Maersk: USD 150 |
Days
4 - 6
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20' and 40' Reefer
Total to Pay: USD 328.95
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 78.95 Net pay to Maersk: USD 250 |
20' and 40' Special
Total to Pay: USD 315.79
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 75.79 Net pay to Maersk: USD 240 |
Days
11 - 14
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20' DRY
Total to Pay: USD 197.37
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 47.37 Net pay to Maersk: USD 150 |
40' DRY
Total to Pay: USD 223.68
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 53.68 Net pay to Maersk: USD 170 |
Days
7 - 14
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20' and 40' Reefer
Total to Pay: USD 355.26
Tax Deduction 24%:USD 85.26 Net pay to Maersk: USD 270 |
20' and 40' Special
Total to Pay: USD 335.53
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 80.53 Net pay to Maersk: USD 255 |
Days
15 - 21
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20' DRY
Total to Pay: USD 210.53
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 50.53 Net pay to Maersk: USD 160 |
40' DRY
Total to Pay: USD 263.16
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 63.16 Net pay to Maersk: USD 200 |
Days
15 - 21
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20' and 40' Reefer
Total to Pay: USD 368.42
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 88.42 Net pay to Maersk: USD 280 |
20' and 40' Special
Total to Pay: USD 355.26
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 85.26 Net pay to Maersk: USD 270 |
Days
22 onwards
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20' DRY
Total to Pay: USD 263.16
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 63.16 Net pay to Maersk: USD 200 |
40' DRY
Total to Pay: USD 289.47
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 69.47 Net pay to Maersk: USD 220 |
Days
22 onwards
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20' and 40' Reefer
Total to Pay: USD 394.74
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 94.74 Net pay to Maersk: USD 300 |
20' and 40' Special
Total to Pay: USD 355.26
Tax Deduction 24%: USD 85.26 Net pay to Maersk: USD 270 |
- Charges in USD per calendar day (including weekends and holidays) after free time expires.
- Demurrage & Detention combined | from gate in Full at terminal/depot to gate in Empty return at terminal/depot.
- Terminal storage charges may apply, nevertheless, those are charged directly by Terminal Operator.
- Terminal plug-in charges may apply, nevertheless, those are charged directly by Terminal Operator.
- Non-Operating Reefer: DnD rules for DRY equipment will apply to NORs as well.
- Spot conditions may differ from conditions above.
- For SPOT, please refer to the terms and conditions.
- https://assets.maerskline.com/combined-pricing-assets/maeu/dnd/free_time_offer_for_Maersk_SPOT.xlsx
- Demurrage and Detention charge applied to any given shipment depends to the PCD: Price Calculation Date (PCD). The following factors should be considered as guidance.
- PCD for non-FMC shipments – The date when the carrying vessel is scheduled to depart from the Port of Loading.
- PCD for FMC regulated trades – The date when Maersk Line takes possession of the last container listed on the transport document. This affects the Demurrage and Detention special free time. You will need to negotiate and mutually agree on the specifics before or on the Price Calculation Date.
- Shipper assumes before the shipowner the contractual and legal duty to export/ship their cargo to a Consignee who has real interest and conditions in acquiring/receiving the imported cargo, promoting its effective removal at the destination, with the fulfillment of all obligations inherent to this act. If the cargo is abandoned at its destination or if it is not removed by the Consignee for any reason, the Shipper will be jointly and severally liable, together with the Consignee, for all amounts, cost, expense, damage or loss that carrier may suffer as a result of this situation.
Documentation requirements:
B/L CLAUSE / DOCUMENTATION: No specific clause is required.
- BL's need to be freighted following customs requirements for final customers. Unrated BL's are allowed ONLY for NVO'S customers and Forwarders Customers must paid duties and taxes to customs under prepaid and collect lump sum.
- If consignee is "to order" or located "abroad/ foreign", a notify party in Peru is mandatory Dummy BL's or "customer unknown" are NOT accepted
- Collect shipments are accepted
- Originals BL's and sea way bills release are workable at destination. Telex release is NOT acceptable.
- Empty container must be manifested
- Customs requires the OBL/SWB at time of cargo declaration
- Cargo in transit has to be manifested
Special customs requirements:
- Import customs manifest must be submitted to customs 96 working hours prior vessel arrival. All non-manifest cargo will be seized by local customs
- Any doc amendment required less than 4 working days prior to vessel arrival is subject to destination approval. Otherwise Customs could apply fines to carrier and/or customers
- Any doc discrepancy between documents will result in fines
- Seal Number is mandatory information for customs. If seals are NOT manifested, cargo has to be inspected at destination incurring in fines and delay for cargo release
Other information:
Donation Cargo
- For all donations shipments to Peru, origin offices must have a "guarantee letter" from shipper stating that they will be responsible of all additional storage and demurrage cost that could be incurred at destination in cargo is NOT released on time.
- For Donation and Diplomatic cargo, all destination charges (DHC,DDF, etc) must be prepaid.
Cargo in legal abandonment
- If cargo is NOT cleared in the next 30 days of vessel arrival, this is automatically consider as "Legal Abandonment" so Peruvian customs can proceed with auction of the cargo.
Return shipments or Re-export cargo
- The time limit for this process is 30 working days
- This is counted one day after container was discharged at destination port
- Carrier can NOT perform re-export process. This has to be done by consignee or consignee's customs broker.
Store door delivery
- Our depot ALCONSA can only deliver cargo which has been previously nationalized (cargo clearance) in CALLAO or PAITA.
- ALCONSA has NOT has Customs authorization to transport cargo in transit to anyplace in Peru.
Routing:
Two direct ports are offered in Peru: CALLAO, PAITA.
Weight / Measurement:
- Max legal road weight limit 32 Tons including, container and tare.
- Weight must be shown in Kilograms / Measurements must be shown in Cubic Meters.
Special Cargoes:
- OOG, B/B and IMO cargo subject to standard Maersk approval procedures. Please contact Customer Service for more information.
- 20' Reefer is not accepted in this trade.
- Aluminum containers are also restricted in this trade.
Cargo Commodities:
- Household Goods, the import of household goods is restricted since only some authorized companies can act as consignee, for more information please contact pe.import@maersk.com.
- Fireworks are allowed only with special permission by Peruvian government.
- Used tires are NOT allowed to import. Ref law N° 003-97-SA.
- Used clothes are not allowed. Just donations are allowed.
- Used cars are not allowed to import with more than 5 years of antiquity
- UNNO 0335 IMO 1.3 G/UNNO 0336 IMO 1.4G/UNNO 0337 IMO 1.4S are NOT accepted by our depot ALCONSA due to high risk involved.
- For above IMO cargo Customer needs to send the cargo to other terminal immediately after discharge (cargo can’t remain at port).