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Imports & Customs — Peru

What travelers need to know about imports & customs in Peru. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

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Imports & Customs in Peru: prohibited — what is legal at home can be a serious crime here.

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PROHIBITED

Peruvian law forbids exporting pre-Columbian objects and protected artifacts; US customs must seize such items, and it is also illegal to remove certain flora/fauna including coca leaves and coca tea.

Seizure by Peruvian and US customs.

§ US State Dept — Peru

Verified Jul 12, 2026

PROHIBITED

Avoid products made of wild plants or animals; Peruvian authorities seize protected species (live or as food, leather, handicrafts, garments), and importing them to the US violates the Lacey Act.

Seizure; potential US federal charges under the Lacey Act.

§ US State Dept — Peru

Verified Jul 12, 2026

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