Canada and Uruguay share a strong relationship with over $160 USD million in trade per year. Canada's main exports to Uruguay are machinery and parts and agricultural products. Uruguay exports to Canada include meat products, citrus and other fruits, and seafood. Some large Canadian multinational corporations operate in Uruguay. With the launch of discussions toward a potential new trade agreement between the Mercosur trade bloc and Canada, trade between Canada and Uruguay will continue to grow.
Canadian trade with Uruguay is strengthened by a stable economic/ political system, strong banking regulations and a high level of international reserves. Jet Worldwide provides low cost parcel shipping services from Canada to assist Canadian companies reach their Uruguay based suppliers and customers.
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In this post, we review important things to consider when shipping to Uruguay
- Common carrier options shipping to Uruguay from Canada
- Shipping terms to Uruguay delivery duty paid or unpaid?
- Importing costs and processes to Uruguay
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Common Carrier Shipping Options to Uruguay
Shipping packages to Uruguay via Canada Post
Canada Post is the preferred option for individuals shipping small packages and personal items to Uruguay from Canada. Packages sent via Canada Post are imported to Uruguay and delivered by Uruguay Post (the state owned provider of postal services in Uruguay).
Canada Post Delivery Shipping options to Uruguay Include:
- Canada Post Small Packet International Surface and Air options to Uruguay
- Canada Post International Parcel/ Surface and Air to Uruguay
Shipping packages to Uruguay via FedEx and UPS Canada
FedEx and UPS are the largest carriers in North America and, along with DHL, offer dependable international express services from Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, Ottawa and all of Canada to Montevideo and all Uruguay. Get a comparison international shipping rate to and from Canada.
Services of FedEx et UPS Canada Shipping to Uruguay include
- Express International air to Uruguay
- Economy international air shipping from Canada
Shipping packages to Uruguay via Jet Worldwide
Jet Worldwide is a trusted brand that has been providing international shipping solutions for over 40 years.- Jet Worldwide provides options for shipping between Canada and Uruguay for parcels, pallets and online orders. Contact Jet's Logistics Team: Fill in form below.
For a quote for shipping online orders, provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).
Delivery to Uruguay via Purolator Courier
Purolator Courier, a subsidiary of Canada Post, offers international parcel delivery from Canada to Uruguay via partners, such as UPS.
Uruguay and Mercosur
Uruguay is a member of the Southern Common Market trading bloc. Fellow members include Argentina, Brazil and Paraguay. Argentina is a full member but suspended in 2016. Associate members of Mercosur include Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru and Surinam. Mexico is considered an “observer country.” Most goods entering Uruguay from MERCOSUR countries or Mexico are mostly exempt from tariffs.
Shipping Ocean Freight to Uruguay and Canada
Ocean freight is the preferred option for large commercial orders with several months lead time. Important information regarding shipping via ocean freight to Uruguay from Canada.
Customs Clearance for Goods sent from Canada to Uruguay
Goods shipped to Uruguay must be accompanied by an invoice for customs or other supporting documents.
Items sent to Uruguay are subject to a MERCOSUR Common External Tariff (CET) higher-value-added imports. Uruguay applies preferential tariffs on some imports such as equipment for agriculture and hotels, capital goods, and on goods for projects that have been declared of national interest.
The WTO reports that Uruguay allows some specific categories of items to enter duty-free. Most items shipped from Canada are subject to an average duty of 11%. However tariffs can sometimes exceed 30%.
Import licensing requirements for textile shipments and shoes
Uruguay applies non-automatic import licensing to certain products including textiles and footwear. Licenses should be requested prior to the product’s arrival to Uruguay to avoid demurrage costs at points of entry. After being approved, the license is usually valid for 60 days.
CIF Value and H.S. codes:
Uruguay customs assessed duty and taxes on the CIF value (Cost of the goods being imported plus the cost for transportation and insurance). Uruguay uses the Harmonized System HS codes to assess the rate of duty.
Uruguay VAT for parcels from Canada
Value added tax (VAT) in Uruguay is applied for shipments from Canada. The VAT in Uruguay is 22%. Some goods, such as pharmaceuticals and are charged a lesser rate.
Shipping Terms to Consider When Shipping to Uruguay
The default option for shipping internationally from Canada is delivery duty unpaid. Common carriers use the term EXW which essentially assigns all import related costs (duty, taxes, and other fees) to the receiver/ importer. Shippers from Canada can choose to pay the import fees on behalf of the receiver via a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) options that many carriers offer.
Incoterms and shipping terms for packages and online orders.
The disadvantage of paying import fees on behalf of the receiver is that the bulk of the import fees are often from a value added tax that the importing business may otherwise be able to claim back.
SIM Card i-phone from Canada to Uruguay
Buying an iPhone with a physical SIM card from Canada
Phone manufacturers, including Apple, are moving towards “eSIM*.”
Nano-SIM Apple phones can still be purchased from Canada (most iPhone’s purchased in the USA are not available with a nano-SIM).
Arrange for the purchase of a nano SIM iPhone with shipping to Uruguay: Contact Jet.
Getting quote for shipping between Canada and Uruguay
JetWorldwide gives access to all companies seeking shipping quotes between Uruguay and Canada for parcels pallets, and online orders. Contact our team: For a quote for shipping online orders, provide details including shipping volume, item(s) being shipped, average value and weight of each parcel. The more details the better :).
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