Key facts
- Currency
- UYU (UYU)
- Import VAT/GST
- VAT 22%
- Customs tariff
- Own national tariff
- Last updated
- 11 October 2026
Summary
Uruguay charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 22%. Uruguay uses UYU as its currency.
Currency and customs tariff
Uruguay uses UYU as its currency.
Import VAT and other taxes in Uruguay
Uruguay charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 22%.
What changed recently
The newest release on this page, the import taxes for Uruguay, went live on border.bot on 11 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What currency does Uruguay use for customs?
Uruguay uses UYU as its currency.
What is the VAT rate on imports into Uruguay?
Uruguay charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 22%.
Sources and updates
The import taxes for Uruguay come from border.bot release 1 (edition reference snapshot), imported from a file, and have been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.