Uruguay
Uruguay Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
- Itemized inventory written in Spanish, must be legalized by Uruguayan Consulate at origin
- Foreigners require a resident visa, stamped passport, or a certificate of permanent residence
- If above are not provided and you are not a permanent resident of Uruguay, you will need to deposit a bank guarantee letter, the value of shipment (in cash), or provide a guarantee from employer.
- Once you have obtained permanent residence or shipment leaves country, the guarantee will be returned
- Certificate of residence stating you have lived abroad for at least 2 years is required for returning Uruguayan citizens; can be obtained by consulate at origin.
- Bank guarantee letter
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
- All shipments must arrive within 90 days of owner
- May import household goods and personal effects duty-free if provide evidence of use and if owner has lived abroad and owned goods for a minimum of 2 years; customer must also have a permanent residence status.
- Non-permanent residents may need to make a bank guarantee deposit
RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE
- New items subject to value added tax and duties
- May only import one of each electrical appliance, except for TV sets
- Bicycles allowed as part of household goods shipment only
- Antiques and works of art
- Tobacco products
- Alcohol
- Food
- Coins and jewelry
- Requires a marriage certificate and packing list to import wedding gifts
- To import inherited goods need a packing list, proof of estate of inheritance, and death certificate
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Ammunition and weapons require a permit from Ministry of Defense
- Only sport guns allowed
- New electrical appliances
- Plants require a health certificate
- Drugs
- Subversive or pornographic materials
MOTOR VEHICLES
- New vehicles are dutiable
- Returning Uruguayan citizens may import used vehicles if they meet the following requirements:
- Owner has lived abroad for at least 3 years
- Vehicle must have been in owner’s name for at least 3 years
- Must apply for authorization from the Ministry of Finance before customs clearance
- Foreigners may not import used vehicles
- Required documents:
- Original commercial invoice
- Certificate of registration or matriculation, or car title
- The above documents must be legalized by Uruguayan Consulate at origin. Must also officially translate documents into Spanish
PETS
- Vaccination and health certificate required
**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Uruguay customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **
