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Uruguay Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports

Updated 2026-07-24
Effective Rate
10%

As of 2026-07-24, US imports from Uruguay carry an effective tariff of about 10%. This combines the 10% Section 301 forced-labor baseline (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applied to countries without a separate deal, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately. The 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026) expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10%, or 12.5% for higher-tier economies).

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Updated Feb 21, 2026: IEEPA tariff (was 10%) struck down by SCOTUS Feb 20. Replaced by the 10% Section 122 tariff (Feb 24), which expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% or 12.5% by economy). Section 122 expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff.

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Forced-Labor Tariff
10%
232 Steel
50%
232 Aluminum
50%

Section 232 rates shown apply to articles wholly of steel, aluminum, or copper. Since the April 6, 2026 restructuring, qualifying derivative products are dutied at 25% on their full customs value rather than 50%. Verify your productโ€™s classification โ€” the exact 232 treatment depends on HTS code and metal content.

Uruguay Import Tariff Overview

Imports from Uruguay carry a 10% base US tariff โ€” the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (standard tier) that replaced the expired 10% Section 122 reciprocal tariff on July 24, 2026 โ€” with no bilateral US free trade agreement.

Uruguay is a Mercosur member whose common external tariff limits independent FTA negotiations, and the US is an important market for its high-quality agricultural exports. The country is known for traceable, grass-fed beef and a stable, open economy. Two-way trade is modest but steady in food, forestry, and leather.

Key Products Imported from Uruguay

Top US imports include grass-fed beef, cellulose and wood pulp, leather, wool, soybeans, dairy, rice, citrus, and Tannat wine.

Recent Changes

The 10% Section 122 reciprocal tariff expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% standard tier), while the $800 de minimis exemption is eliminated for all shipments. Mercosur membership continues to constrain any bilateral US deal.

Tips for Importers

Beef enters within tariff-rate quotas plus the 10% base tariff, so check TRQ fill status before large shipments. Compare Uruguayan Tannat landed cost against Chilean wine, which enters duty-free under the US-Chile FTA. Importers who paid IEEPA duties in 2025 should review CAPE refund eligibility.

How Are US Tariffs on Uruguay Imports Calculated?

US import duties on goods from Uruguay are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 10% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 tariff on July 24, 2026 and applies to most countries without a separate trade deal. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the forced-labor tariff.

To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Uruguay, use our US import duty calculator or landed cost calculator for a complete estimate including Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). You can also compare Uruguay rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.

Already importing from Uruguay? If you paid the higher pre-SCOTUS IEEPA rate in 2025, you may be able to claim an IEEPA tariff refund. And if you re-export or manufacture with imported goods, duty drawback can recover up to 99% of the duties you paid โ€” both are separate from the rates above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a tariff on goods from Uruguay?
Yes. The base US tariff is 10% โ€” the Section 301 forced-labor tariff that replaced the expired Section 122 rate on July 24, 2026 โ€” plus applicable MFN duties. Uruguay has no US FTA, so no preferential exemption applies.
How much is US import duty from Uruguay?
Goods pay MFN plus the 10% base tariff. Beef is subject to tariff-rate quotas plus the base layer, while wine and leather carry their own MFN rates that stack with the 10% base.
How does Uruguayan beef enter the US after the 2026 changes?
Uruguayan beef enters under tariff-rate quotas: in-quota volumes pay a lower rate and over-quota volumes a higher one, with the 10% base tariff added on top. There is no FTA to eliminate these duties, so quota timing matters for cost planning.

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Note: Rates shown do not include potential anti-dumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD), which may apply to specific products and can significantly increase total duty. Consult a customs broker for product-specific rates.

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