Montevideo (UYMVD)

Only commercial firms, industrial firms, or individuals listed in the registry of importers may legally import products into Uruguay. A pro-forma invoice is required to start the import procedures, and importers must use an agent to handle their customs entries. Required documents are: commercial invoice, transportation document, and certificate of origin. However, the country may require other certificates depending on the type of product (HS Code). The Mercosur common external tariff applies to ad valorem CIF value of imported goods. This customs policy may be subject to exceptions based on the type of goods. It is also important to mention that re-exporting within a Mercosur member country does not give rise to an exemption from custom duties: For instance, if you export a product to Uruguay, and sell it to Brazil later, you would have to pay Uruguayan customs fees, and later Brazilian customs fees.