, thus becoming the first country to receive this recognition in South America because of its best practices, state-of-the-art technology, and analysis techniques for the fight against customs fraud.
With this distinction, Peru is the fourth country in the world —following Russia, Japan, and Mexico— which meets the quality standards for the physical and chemical analysis of goods entering or leaving the country, applying a correct classification, declaration, and assignment of tariff treatment.
By being classified as a
"Regional Laboratory," Sunat enters the group of administrations with the most prestigious laboratories in the customs world, with which it can share research and development projects of joint programs.
Sunat's Central Laboratory —which was built in compliance with the recommendations of the
WCO Customs Laboratory Guide— relies on modern infrastructure, equipment, and duly trained professionals who will be able to share their experiences after being qualified as a leading team in the application of controls in the region.
It should be noted that these types of laboratories use analysis methods for goods that have been imported or exported. This characteristic differentiates them from those that only have commercial purposes and specialize in the analysis of certain types of samples.
Deputy Superintendent of Customs Marilu Llerena Aybar stressed the commitment assumed by Sunat to continue working with the WCO, as well as with the customs administrations in the Americas and the Caribbean, contributing to the facilitation of safe trade and detecting dangerous goods or those that seek to evade controls —based on international norms and standards.
Publicado: 11/12/2020