Uraguay

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