Gold Allowance for Travellers to Peru (2026)
Peru lets travellers bring their personal effects plus goods for their own use or as gifts worth up to US$500 in total free of tax; new gold jewellery counts towards that. According to SUNAT, goods above the allowance pay a single 12% tax when their value is up to US$1,000; above US$1,000, the normal import taxes apply. Declare taxable goods, and cash or negotiable instruments over US$10,000, on the sworn declaration in the Bienvenido al Perú app or on paper; entering with more than US$30,000 in cash is not permitted. Undeclared goods are seized and released only after the taxes plus a fine of 50% of their customs value.
Reviewed November 2026 from official sources (listed below). Rules change — check with customs before you travel.
Estimate
The allowance is set in US dollars and converted at today's exchange rate. Values the gold at today's international price; SUNAT uses the customs value. Above US$1,000 normal import taxes apply, which this estimate does not calculate. An estimate, not a customs assessment.
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Duty-Free Gold Allowance in Peru
| Traveller | Duty-free allowance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Any traveller | US$500 of goods | Goods for personal use or gifts that do not look commercial, by total value. Electrical and electronic devices, tools and professional equipment: one of each. |
| Personal effects | Free | Items for your own use during the trip, including jewellery you wear. |
| Goods above the allowance, up to US$1,000 | 12% single tax | SUNAT's traveller rule; declare them. |
| Goods above US$1,000 | Normal import taxes | Treated like an ordinary import. |
Tax on gold above the allowance
Peru's customs authority, SUNAT, exempts personal effects and goods for your own use or as gifts worth up to US$500 in total, if their quantity and variety do not suggest they are for sale. New gold jewellery counts towards the US$500.
Goods above the allowance pay a single 12% tax when their value is up to US$1,000. Above US$1,000, SUNAT charges the taxes that apply to a regular import.
Declaring: the Bienvenido al Perú app
Declare taxable goods on the Declaración Jurada de Equipaje, in the Bienvenido al Perú app or on the paper form. Cash or negotiable instruments over US$10,000 go on the money declaration, and entering with more than US$30,000 is not permitted: larger sums must go through the financial system. Not declaring money leads to temporary seizure and a fine of 30% of the undeclared amount. Undeclared goods are seized and released only after the taxes plus a fine of 50% of their customs value.
Taking gold out of Peru
If you take valuable jewellery abroad and will bring it back, register it on the Declaración Jurada de Salida Temporal, also in the app, so it is not taxed as new on return. Peru is a major gold producer and gold exports are a regulated trade, so carry only jewellery for your own use. On arrival, the destination's rules apply: see the United States, EU and Mexico.
Practical tips
- Keep receipts for gold bought abroad.
- Fill in the declaration in the app before landing to save time.
- Choose the red channel if you are unsure: undeclared goods cost the tax plus a 50% fine.
Keep proof of what you're carrying
Take the invoices, which show each piece's weight, karat and price, and a clear photo of each piece next to its hallmark. Customs may ask for them when you leave or come back. If a bag is lost or stolen, your insurer and the police will want the same proof, and photos taken before the trip make a claim much quicker. Keep copies on your phone or in email, not only in the bag.
Gold price in Peru today
Live rates →| 24K (999) | PEN 426.42 / gram | PEN 4,264 / 10 g |
|---|---|---|
| 22K (916) | PEN 390.99 / gram | PEN 3,910 / 10 g |
| 18K (750) | PEN 320.13 / gram | PEN 3,201 / 10 g |
Bringing Gold to Peru: FAQ
How much is 10 grams of 22K gold worth in Peru today?
About PEN 3,910 at the international price converted to PEN (Nov 13, 2026, 10:47 UTC). Customs use their own notified or assessed value, and shops charge more, so treat this as an estimate.
How much gold can I bring into Peru tax-free?
Goods for personal use or gifts worth up to US$500 in total, including new gold jewellery. Jewellery you wear is a personal effect and free.
What tax does Peru charge on gold above the allowance?
A single 12% tax when the goods are worth up to US$1,000; above US$1,000, the normal import taxes.
How much cash can I bring into Peru?
Up to US$10,000 without declaring. From US$10,000 to US$30,000 you must declare it, and more than US$30,000 may not be brought in.
Gold Travel Allowance in Other Countries
Sources: SUNAT: Reglas de equipaje (12% up to US$1,000, US$10,000/US$30,000 cash) · SUNAT: Bienes de equipaje (US$500 allowance, penalties) · SUNAT: Declaración Jurada de Equipaje form · IusLatin: temporary exit and money declarations in the Bienvenido al Perú app. Information, not legal advice: customs officers decide on the spot, and rules change. See also: gold price in Peru · gold price by weight.