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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Itemized inventory in Spanish, legalized by the Uruguayan Consulate at origin
Foreigners require a resident visa issued by the Uruguayan Consulate at origin, stamped
in the Customer's passport, or a Certificate of Permanent Residence granted by the
Migration Office in Uruguay
- If above documents are not provided, and Customer is not a permanent resident in
Uruguay, Customer will have to deposit a bank guarantee letter, the value of the shipment
in cash, or provide a guarantee from his employer. The guarantee is to be returned once
the shipment leaves the country or the Customer has obtained a permanent residence.
A Certificate of Residence, issued by the consulate at origin, stating
that the Customer has lived abroad for a minimum period of two years is required for
returning Uruguayan citizens
Bank guarantee letter
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
Shipments must arrive within 90 days of Customer
Used household goods and personal effects, showing evidence of use, may be duty-free, if
owner has lived abroad and owned the items for at least two years, and Customer has a
permanent residence
Non permanent residents may be required to make bank guarantee deposit, refundable when
shipment leaves country
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New household goods subject to duties and value added tax
Electrical appliances
Only one of each allowed, except for TV sets
Bicycles allowed only as part of a household goods shipment
Works of art and antiques
Alcohol and tobacco products
Food
Jewelry and coins
Wedding gifts require packing list and a visaed marriage certificate
Inherited goods require packing list, visaed proof of estate of inheritance, and visaed
Death Certificate
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Weapons and ammunition (only sport guns allowed) permit from Ministry of Defense
required
New electrical appliances
Drugs
Plants need a Health Certificate
Pornographic or subversive materials
MOTOR VEHICLES
New cars are dutiable
Returning Uruguayan citizens are permitted to import used cars provided they comply with
the following requirements:
- Owner of the auto must have lived abroad for a minimum of three years
- Auto must have been in the owner's name for a minimum of three years
- Owner must apply for authorization from the Ministry of Finance before Customs clearance
can begin
Foreigners are not allowed to import used autos
Documents required:
- Commercial Invoice (original)
- Car title or Certificate of Register or Matriculation
IMPORTANT: These documents must be legalized by Uruguayan Consulate at origin.
An official translation of document into Spanish will also be required (which must
be obtained in Uruguay).
PETS
Health and Vaccination Certificates required
NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The information is general guidance to assist our Customers. All of the info. Is a brief summary of customs regulations. Regulations are subject to change without notice, MoverMax.com is NOT liable for any damages, costs, delays, or any other events. Always double check with your local Customs regulations in your country.
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