Mandatory Energy Label — MINEM Etiqueta de Eficiencia Energética (Star Rating)?

Major gap — Chinese energy label and 50 Hz test results do not satisfy Peru's MINEM mandatory energy label; 60 Hz retesting and Spanish-language label production are required.

MEPS / Minimum Energy Performance Standards — EER Thresholds under MINEM?

Major gap — Peru MEPS EER thresholds apply at 60 Hz; Chinese 50 Hz MEPS data is not transferable; 60 Hz testing and current MINEM threshold verification are required before import.

INDECOPI Conformity Declaration — NTP Standards and Market Surveillance?

Major gap — CCC is not recognized in Peru; exporters must establish NTP / IEC-aligned conformity documentation with accredited lab test reports before market entry.

Refrigerant Controls — MINAM ODS Regulations and HCFC Phase-Down Schedule?

Major gap — R-22-charged equipment faces HCFC phase-down import restrictions in Peru; R-32 and R-410A preferred but still require MINAM ODS declaration; Chinese GB 9237 documentation does not substitute Peru ODS permit obligations.

Electrical Safety — NTP IEC 60335-2-40 and 60 Hz Grid Frequency Compatibility?

Critical gap — Chinese 50 Hz compressor and motor designs are physically incompatible with Peru's 60 Hz grid and must be redesigned; CCC and GB 4706.32 test data at 50 Hz are not accepted; NTP IEC 60335-2-40 testing at 60 Hz is required.

China-to-Peru Air-source Heat Pump Compliance Gap Matrix

GAP MATRIX

Compliance Gap Matrix

Gap matrix
Compliance item	Common China baseline	Peru (INDECOPI / OSINERGMIN / MINAM)	Gap / action	Source + verification date
Mandatory Energy Label — MINEM Etiqueta de Eficiencia Energética (Star Rating)	China requires a mandatory energy efficiency label (China Energy Label, CEL) for household air conditioners under applicable MEPS and labelling regulations, based on GB/T 7725 and GB 25454 efficiency test standards at 50 Hz. The Chinese energy label format, star-rating methodology, and 50 Hz test conditions are not transferable to Peru's 60 Hz mandatory label requirements. A new energy performance test at 60 Hz and a MINEM-compliant Spanish-language label are required.GB 25454 (household air conditioner energy efficiency limits and grades) GB/T 7725 (room air conditioners performance test method, 50 Hz) China Energy Label (CEL) regime	Peru's Ministry of Energy and Mines (MINEM) mandates an energy efficiency label (Etiqueta de Eficiencia Energética) for air conditioners sold in the Peruvian market. The label uses a star-rating scale and must be affixed to the product at the point of sale. Labelling requirements are established under MINEM resolutions and apply to split air-conditioning and heat pump systems. The label must reflect energy performance measured at 60 Hz, the Peruvian grid frequency, and use Spanish-language content meeting MINEM format specifications.Reglamento de Etiquetado de Eficiencia Energética de Artefactos de Uso Doméstico (MINEM) Decreto Supremo que aprueba el Reglamento de Eficiencia Energética (MINEM) NTP applicable to air-conditioner energy performance at 60 Hz	Chinese energy labels and 50 Hz test data cannot substitute Peru's mandatory energy label. Exporters must retest the product at 60 Hz in accordance with MINEM-recognised test standards, calculate the applicable star rating, and produce a Spanish-language label meeting MINEM format requirements. The compressor and motor must be confirmed or redesigned for 60 Hz operation before energy testing is meaningful.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — Chinese energy label and 50 Hz test results do not satisfy Peru's MINEM mandatory energy label; 60 Hz retesting and Spanish-language label production are required.	MINEM — Ministerio de Energía y Minas, Peru2026-06-17 · reference
MEPS / Minimum Energy Performance Standards — EER Thresholds under MINEM	China enforces MEPS for room air conditioners under GB 25454, specifying minimum energy efficiency grades and COP/EER thresholds for products sold in China, all measured at 50 Hz. Chinese MEPS grades and GB 25454 / GB/T 7725 test results at 50 Hz are not transferable as evidence of Peru MEPS compliance, because the operating frequency, test protocol, and regulatory threshold structure differ.GB 25454 (minimum energy efficiency limits and grades for household air conditioners) GB/T 7725 (room air conditioner performance test method, 50 Hz)	MINEM establishes minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for air conditioners sold in Peru, including minimum EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) thresholds that products must meet to be legally placed on the market. Products that fail to meet the applicable MEPS threshold cannot be imported or sold. EER thresholds apply to the product's 60 Hz performance; test data generated at 50 Hz does not satisfy the MEPS verification requirement. OSINERGMIN monitors energy sector compliance and may interact with MEPS enforcement.Reglamento de Eficiencia Energética — MINEM Decreto Supremo MEPS thresholds for air conditioners (EER, COP) established by MINEM resolutions OSINERGMIN supervisory framework for energy sector	Chinese GB 25454 MEPS evidence at 50 Hz does not satisfy Peru MEPS requirements. The product must be tested at 60 Hz after compressor and motor compatibility with 60 Hz has been confirmed. Exporters should verify current MINEM EER threshold values and applicable product category scope before testing, as MEPS values are updated by ministerial resolution.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — Peru MEPS EER thresholds apply at 60 Hz; Chinese 50 Hz MEPS data is not transferable; 60 Hz testing and current MINEM threshold verification are required before import.	MINEM — Ministerio de Energía y Minas, Peru2026-06-17 · reference
INDECOPI Conformity Declaration — NTP Standards and Market Surveillance	China requires mandatory CCC (China Compulsory Certification) for household and similar air conditioners and heat pump units up to 40 kW, covering safety and EMC under GB 4706.32 and related standards. CCC certificates and Chinese factory inspection records serve the Chinese domestic market and are not equivalent to, and not accepted as substitutes for, INDECOPI / NTP conformity declarations in Peru.CCC (China Compulsory Certification) GB 4706.32 GB 4343.1	INDECOPI (Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual) administers Peru's national technical standards (Normas Técnicas Peruanas, NTP) and oversees market conformity. Air-conditioning and heat pump equipment imported into Peru must comply with applicable NTP standards, which adopt IEC international standards, and may require a conformity declaration supported by test reports from an accredited laboratory. INDECOPI conducts market surveillance and may require product testing or documentation at customs or post-market. CCC certification issued by Chinese authorities is not recognized as evidence of conformity in Peru.Decreto Legislativo N.° 1044 — Ley de Represión de la Competencia Desleal NTP IEC 60335-2-40 (heat pumps and air conditioners, adopted from IEC 60335-2-40) INDECOPI market surveillance resolutions	CCC is not recognized in Peru. Exporters must prepare Peru-specific conformity documentation aligned to applicable NTP / IEC standards. Test reports from ILAC-MRA accredited laboratories are typically required to support the conformity declaration. Exporters should confirm current INDECOPI surveillance requirements, any mandatory NTP references in force, and whether a third-party conformity assessment body is required for specific product categories before shipment.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — CCC is not recognized in Peru; exporters must establish NTP / IEC-aligned conformity documentation with accredited lab test reports before market entry.	INDECOPI — Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual, Peru2026-06-17 · reference
Refrigerant Controls — MINAM ODS Regulations and HCFC Phase-Down Schedule	China regulates refrigerant safety under GB 9237 and participates in Montreal Protocol HCFC and HFC phase-down obligations. Chinese heat pumps commonly use R-32, R-410A, or R-22 refrigerants; Chinese GB 9237 and refrigerant safety declarations address the domestic Chinese regulatory context and do not substitute MINAM ODS import permit or declaration requirements in Peru. R-22-charged equipment exported from China to Peru faces heightened regulatory scrutiny under Peru's HCFC phase-down schedule.GB 9237 (refrigerating systems and heat pumps — safety and environmental requirements) Montreal Protocol / Kigali Amendment implementation in China GB/T 7725 refrigerant identification requirements	Peru's Ministry of Environment (MINAM) administers obligations under the Montreal Protocol, including a national HCFC phase-down schedule that restricts the import and use of R-22 (HCFC-22) in new equipment. Equipment containing R-22 faces increasing import restrictions and may not be approved for new installations. R-32 and R-410A (HFCs) are the prevailing refrigerant alternatives in the Peruvian market, consistent with the ongoing HCFC phase-out. Importers of refrigerant-containing equipment must comply with MINAM ODS permit requirements and may need to declare refrigerant type, charge quantity, and compliance with applicable ODS quotas or import controls before customs clearance.Decreto Supremo N.° 033-2005-PCM — Reglamento de la Ley N.° 26631 (ODS control) Plan Nacional de Eliminación de HCFCs (HCFC Phase-Out Management Plan, HPMP) — MINAM Montreal Protocol HCFC phase-down schedule as implemented in Peru	Chinese GB 9237 refrigerant documentation does not satisfy MINAM ODS import permit or declaration requirements. Exporters must confirm the refrigerant type before export: R-22-charged equipment is subject to HCFC phase-down restrictions in Peru and may be refused import or require special ODS quota authorization. R-32 and R-410A designs are preferred but must still meet MINAM declaration requirements. Refrigerant type, charge quantity, and ODS status must be declared to Peruvian customs authorities.[INFORMATIONAL] Major gap — R-22-charged equipment faces HCFC phase-down import restrictions in Peru; R-32 and R-410A preferred but still require MINAM ODS declaration; Chinese GB 9237 documentation does not substitute Peru ODS permit obligations.	MINAM — Ministerio del Ambiente, Peru2026-06-17 · reference
Electrical Safety — NTP IEC 60335-2-40 and 60 Hz Grid Frequency Compatibility	China requires mandatory CCC safety certification for household air conditioners and heat pumps under GB 4706.32 (safety of household and similar electrical appliances — particular requirements for air conditioners), tested at 220 V / 50 Hz. Chinese CCC certificates and GB 4706.32 test reports at 50 Hz are not accepted as evidence of NTP IEC 60335-2-40 compliance in Peru. The critical gap is not only the test standard pathway but the fundamental 60 Hz vs 50 Hz frequency difference that makes Chinese 50 Hz compressor designs physically incompatible with the Peruvian grid.GB 4706.32 (household electrical appliances safety — particular requirements for air conditioners, 50 Hz) CCC (China Compulsory Certification) GB 4343.1 (EMC, household electrical appliances)	Peru's applicable electrical safety standard for heat pumps and air conditioners is NTP IEC 60335-2-40, which adopts IEC 60335-2-40 (safety of household and similar electrical appliances — particular requirements for electrical heat pumps, air conditioners and dehumidifiers). Products must be tested and shown to comply with this standard. A critical hardware consideration is that Peru operates at 220 V / 60 Hz (single-phase residential), whereas China operates at 220 V / 50 Hz. Although the nominal voltage is the same, the 60 Hz frequency makes Chinese 50 Hz compressor motors and drive components NOT directly compatible: compressors, fan motors, and other induction-motor components designed for 50 Hz will run at incorrect speed and reduced efficiency at 60 Hz, and may overheat or fail. Equipment exported to Peru must be designed or re-specified for 60 Hz operation. Safety testing under NTP IEC 60335-2-40 must be performed at the 60 Hz rated conditions.NTP IEC 60335-2-40 — Seguridad de los aparatos electrodomésticos y análogos — Requisitos particulares para bombas de calor eléctricas, aparatos de aire acondicionado y deshumidificadores (adopted from IEC 60335-2-40) Peru grid: 220 V / 60 Hz single-phase residential (MINEM electrical grid specification)	This is the most fundamental hardware gap: Chinese 50 Hz heat pump compressors and motors are physically incompatible with Peru's 60 Hz grid and cannot simply be re-labelled or re-documented. Compressor and motor components must be redesigned or re-sourced for 60 Hz operation before any safety testing is meaningful. Safety testing under NTP IEC 60335-2-40 must be conducted at 60 Hz rated conditions using INDECOPI-recognized accredited laboratories. CCC certificates and 50 Hz test data are not accepted as substitutes.[INFORMATIONAL] Critical gap — Chinese 50 Hz compressor and motor designs are physically incompatible with Peru's 60 Hz grid and must be redesigned; CCC and GB 4706.32 test data at 50 Hz are not accepted; NTP IEC 60335-2-40 testing at 60 Hz is required.	INDECOPI — Instituto Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia y de la Protección de la Propiedad Intelectual, Peru2026-06-17 · reference

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