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🇵🇪 Importing motorcycles from China to Peru
One of Latin America’s most China-friendly motorcycle markets: dozens of Chinese brands are registered, and multi-brand independent stores are the norm. Import experience is deep, so competition is on model selection and after-sales, not on price alone.
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Figures are indicative planning defaults, last reviewed 2026-09. FTA with China in force — preferential duty with certificate of origin (Form issued in China).
What sells here
Segments that move in Peru
Lima’s multi-brand dealers live on 150–300cc turnover; the Andes and the north (Piura, Cajamarca) pull 250–450 enduros; ADV 450s are the new premium.
Standard export document set; EFI versions recommended for altitude markets (Andes).
Standard export document set; the CG/CB-type 150 is the most widely registered Chinese platform worldwide.
Off-road use in most markets needs no type approval; road-legal kits (lights, mirrors, horn) can be supplied for dual-sport registration.
Factory supplies COC-style spec sheet, VIN and emissions statement; EEC/DOT type approval is not included. Registration is routine in GCC, Andean and most African markets.
As CM150.
Paperwork
Registration & documents in Peru
What the registry and customs typically ask for. Your customs broker owns the declaration; we supply everything that originates in China.
- 1Commercial invoice & packing list
- 2Bill of lading
- 3Certificate of origin (FTA)
- 4Factory technical sheet with VIN & engine number
- 5DUA (customs declaration) via broker
- 6SUNARP vehicle registration; some municipalities require homologation for public transport (moto-taxi) use
Ports & transit
Where the container lands
| Port | Transit from China |
|---|---|
| Callao | 32–40 days |
| Paita (north) | 35–42 days |
Bikes are crated in Chongqing and move to the coast by rail or Yangtze barge (about a week), then sail. Add 1–2 weeks for pre-shipment inspection where your market requires it, and budget port-side charges of a few hundred dollars per container at each end.
Duty: Peru–China FTA (in force since 2010) has phased most HS 8711 lines to 0%; a few subheadings kept 6%. Confirm the exact subheading for your displacement.
Excise / other: ISC (selective consumption tax) applies to many new vehicles; rate depends on the vehicle class — verify for motorcycles of your displacement.
Freight and local charges are planning ranges and move with the market. Profile last reviewed 2026-09.
Numbers
Landed cost in Peru, per unit
Pick a model and quantity. Defaults: 0% duty, 18% IGV, 10% excise, mid-range freight to Callao. Every field is editable in the full calculator.
Freight US$2,550 per 20GP, insurance 0.5%, port/broker US$600/side, inland US$300. 450cc Rally / ADV (NC450-class engine) at mid-band FOB. Indicative — Peru–China FTA (in force since 2010) has phased most HS 8711 lines to 0%; a few subheadings kept 6%. Confirm the exact subheading for your displacement.
Example first container
A 20GP for Peru
An example built from the segments above so it fits one 20-foot container with a parts kit. It is an illustration, not a past order — your mix will differ.
| Model | Qty | FOB / unit (mid-band) | Line total | m³ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC450-R 450cc Rally / ADV (NC450-class engine) | 3 | US$4,100 | US$12,300 | 6.3 |
| EN450 450cc Enduro (NC450-class engine) | 3 | US$3,700 | US$11,100 | 5.4 |
| ST300 300cc Twin Street / Mini-ADV | 4 | US$1,300 | US$5,200 | 6.8 |
| CM150 150cc Street Commuter | 5 | US$550 | US$2,750 | 5.0 |
| Matched spare-parts kit | 1 | ≈5% of bike value | US$1,568 | ~1.5 |
| Total FOB Chongqing | 15 | US$32,918 | 25.0 / 26 |
Why this shape
- Anchors first. The higher-ticket models give the showroom something to talk about and carry the margin.
- Volume fills the box. Commuters and small enduros use the remaining cubic metres and turn over weekly, which pays the freight.
- Parts in the same container. About 5% of bike value in fast-moving parts means a warranty fix at destination is same-day, and it retails at 2–3× cost.
- Room to adjust. Every line is from 3 units per model (2 for UTVs). Swap models freely in the RFQ builder.
FAQ
Importing to Peru: common questions
- What import duty applies to Chinese motorcycles in Peru?
- Our planning default is 0% on the CIF value, plus 18% IGV and an excise-type tax we default at 10%. Peru–China FTA (in force since 2010) has phased most HS 8711 lines to 0%; a few subheadings kept 6%. Confirm the exact subheading for your displacement.
- Which port should I ship to in Peru and how long does it take?
- Callao (32–40 days from Chinese ports); Paita (north) (35–42 days from Chinese ports). Bikes leave Chongqing by rail or river to the coast, then sail. Indicative ocean freight for a 20GP is US$1,900–US$3,200 and for a 40HQ US$2,800–US$4,500; we quote a live rate with every RFQ.
- What documents do I need to register an imported motorcycle in Peru?
- Typically: Commercial invoice & packing list; Bill of lading; Certificate of origin (FTA); Factory technical sheet with VIN & engine number; DUA (customs declaration) via broker; SUNARP vehicle registration; some municipalities require homologation for public transport (moto-taxi) use. We supply the full export document set (commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, factory technical sheet with VIN and engine number, and PDI report per VIN); your broker handles the local declaration.
- Which Chinese motorcycle segments sell best in Peru?
- Lima’s multi-brand dealers live on 150–300cc turnover; the Andes and the north (Piura, Cajamarca) pull 250–450 enduros; ADV 450s are the new premium. Our recommended starting mix is 300cc Twin Street / Mini-ADV, 150cc Street Commuter, 450cc Enduro (NC450-class engine), 450cc Rally / ADV (NC450-class engine), 200cc Heavy-Duty Cargo, mixed in one container from 3 units per model.
Tax and registration figures on this page are indicative planning defaults, last reviewed 2026-09, and must be confirmed with a licensed customs broker for your exact HS subheading and displacement. Yangtze Moto is an independent export company and is not a customs authority or broker.
Planning a container for Peru?
Send your model list and quantities. We confirm FOB line by line, get a live freight rate to Callao and flag any registration issue for your models before you commit.