International Shipping from / to Uruguay

Who ships to Uruguay?

Maersk Line is a Uruguay based shipping company that is both reliable and reasonable in their pricings.  MSC and International Shipping also ship there, focusing on bigger items of cargo.  FedEx, ISP Parcel and UPS are also good choices, but mainly for the smaller shipments.  Morgan Shipping and AmeriCargo are also worth looking at if you are shipping this of considerable size.  Each shipping company will offer you different choices as far as shipping speeds go so be sure to ask what they have ti choose that best fit for shipment.

Packaging when shipping to Uruguay

It is best to contact your shipping company in concerns of preparing your package to ship to Uruguay.  They will have recommended shipping sizes, both in size and weight, that you should try to adhere by.  These standards are set forth so that they can have order with their shipping as well as to protect your goods while being shipped.  If you have an odd shaped items, such as snow skis as an example, then it is imperative that you consult with your carrier as to what the best plan of action will be for your situation.

Required documents when shipping to Uruguay

The documents you need when shipping to Uruguay can vary slightly based on what you are shipping and how you plan on shipping it.  As a rule of thumb, you are generally going to have to supply a bill of lading and a certificate of origin with your shipment.  You will note a declared value for your shipment and if it is above a certain threshold (typically $100, but that depends on what it is), then you will be assessed a duty or fee in order for your shipment to be released from Customs.  This will require a bit more paperwork once paid, but nothing that you have to do in advance of such a situation.