Sunat: exports of perishables from Puno to Bolivia grew 2,400% from May to August

Published 2020년 10월 6일

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From May to August, formal exports from Puno to Bolivia experienced a dramatic increase of 2,400%, particularly in perishable products, according to the National Superintendency of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat). This surge is attributed to the Customs Administration of Puno's efforts to facilitate trade procedures during the state of emergency, encouraging merchants to legalize their exports. The number of companies engaging in formal exports rose from one in April to 44 in August. Over 8,200 tons of goods, including lemon, avocado, grape, and other perishables, were exported from Puno, Moquegua, Arequipa, and Tacna. Sunat also highlighted the benefits, such as IGV refunds, that formal exporting companies can enjoy.

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The National Superintendency of Customs and Tax Administration (Sunat) reported a significant rebound in formal exports from Puno to Bolivia, especially perishable products, which increased by 2,400% from May to August. As explained by the institution, with the beginning of the state of emergency, the Customs Administration of Puno coordinated with the National Customs of Bolivia to facilitate the procedures of foreign trade users and promote formal and safe commercial operations between both countries. Thanks to this, merchants in this southern part of the country opted to regularize their activities to export their products to Bolivia, which contributes to reactivate the economy of that region. He also explained that in April only one company carried out formal exports of perishable products, but in August there are already 44 that registered with the Sunat and carry out formal operations in the area. Since May, 8,228 tons of perishable products such as lemon, avocado, grape and ...

Source: AgroForumPeru