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kellsv
  8/6/2014 21:21 EST

Is it correct that there is a tax of 60% on electronics that I would import? I have been researching Uruguay and never saw this anywhere, but recently I have seen it a couple times. Is this true? All over the country? Something new?

Thanks for any help. There is so little available online about this.

Morell
  8/7/2014 07:39 EST

Whenever you bring in anything you can expect to almost double the original price.
There are a few exceptions and if you can have it sent from a friend not a company , it may get by but this isn't always true.
You may want to look at one of the companies that ship here like Miamibox who can tell you exactly the total cost.
No it is not new and I recently read that Ecuador is starting to do something similar now to reduce imports and prevent people buying cheap products from abroad and reselling them.

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LovetheBeach
  8/7/2014 22:59 EST

Morell,
Does this apply to electronics that are part of your household goods shipment, or just new equipment you purchase from abroad after you already brought in your household goods?
Thank you!

Morell
  8/8/2014 08:53 EST

No, not if it is your container but remember Uruguay does not use the same system or 110 electricity so this makes TV's, VCR's etc useless here. Small things that have dual voltage are OK but they do not expect to see much more than there are family members - ie two computers etc. Personally I wouldn't put much of that stuff in a container due to the risks of damage.
The container is X rayed on arrival so they can see exactly what you have.
Most people carry electronics when they fly in. Some are questioned if they seem to have to much and I have heard of duty being applied at the airport.
Many folk take a trip to Chuy on the Brazil border as with a foreign passport you can buy duty free. There are several streets full of high end goods. I have not done it yet but it can be quite a saving.

pjantares
  8/8/2014 09:48 EST

Same at Rivera or Santana do Libermento. However they have the same electrical system as the states not like in Uruguay. Dual system is best and if you buy in Brazil, make sure your new computer is unboxed with a couple of sticky notes on it to make it look used. The aduanas may inspect your car for electronic goods purchased in Brazil and charge you.

Morell
  8/8/2014 18:13 EST

I thought that most Brazilian electronics are dual voltage as different towns there use either 220 or 110 and you can also find 240 there.
Have not been there so that is only something I read.

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pjantares
  8/9/2014 09:26 EST

Have not looked at computers there but can look soon as I need a new TV and see if dual voltage. I did buy a hot-water-on-demand there and it was made in Brazil but was 220V. Not dual. So I think one just has to check the box and see. Of course, one can bring converters like LitzFuze if bringing electricals. But they don't help with the Hz. So digital alarm clocks are worthless here if 60 hz. Anything in particular you might be looking for? I can look and see.

Pancho
  8/11/2014 14:50 EST

The taxation depends on the article. To be sure, the best thing is to ask a Customs Broker (despachante de aduanas) who will be able to give exact numbers, including his fees.

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