Canada and Uruguay maintain a constructive trading relationship—driven by machinery and agri-food from Canada and meat, citrus, and seafood from Uruguay. As discussions toward a potential Canada–Mercosur agreement progress, bilateral trade is set to expand. Canadian firms count on low-cost, reliable parcel and freight solutions to reach customers and suppliers across Montevideo and beyond.
Uruguay’s stable political environment, prudent banking regulation, and strong foreign reserves underpin an attractive business climate. Jet Worldwide supports Canadian exporters with economy air, express courier, and ocean forwarding options—plus compliance guidance and transparent pricing.
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What you’ll find in this guide
- Best package and freight options to Uruguay from Canada
- How chargeable weight works (and why it matters)
- On-page Uruguay price estimator (5–30 kg)
- Customs, duties/taxes, and Incoterms (EXW vs. DDP)
- Resources for reverse lane: importing into Canada
Disclaimer: This article is for general guidance only and not legal/customs advice. Confirm current rules before shipping.
Package Shipping Options to Uruguay
Canada Post → Uruguay Post (Correo Uruguayo)
Best for small personal parcels. Shipments injected by Canada Post are delivered locally by Uruguay’s postal operator.
- Small Packet (Surface/Air)
- International Parcel (Surface/Air)
Express Couriers: FedEx / UPS / DHL
Air options Canada to Montevideo and nationwide
- International Priority (fastest)
- International Economy Air
Purolator via partners
International parcels move via partner networks (e.g., UPS) with Canadian pickup and billing.
Ship with Jet Worldwide
Economy air for 5–30 kg cartons, heavier air freight, and ocean (LCL/FCL) with transparent pricing and guidance.
Uruguay Shipping Price Estimator (CAD)
For 5–30 kg chargeable weight. Enter dimensions and weight to estimate transport cost to Uruguay from Canada. Results are indicative only; final charges depend on carrier program/discounts, fuel, delivery address, shipment size and other factors.
Chargeable weight = max(actual, volumetric). Volumetric (kg) = L × W × H (cm) ÷ 5000.
Customs & Import Costs in Uruguay
All shipments require a commercial invoice (and packing list as applicable). Uruguay applies the MERCOSUR Common External Tariff (CET) for many goods, with preferential rates on certain capital goods and projects of national interest. Average applied duty is often cited around the low-to-mid teens, but some items can exceed 30% depending on HS code.
Valuation (CIF)
Duties and taxes are typically assessed on the CIF value (Cost + Insurance + Freight). Learn how valuation affects landed cost: CIF explained.
Licensing (selected products)
Textiles and footwear can require non-automatic import licences. Apply prior to arrival to avoid demurrage; approvals are usually valid ~60 days.
Air vs. Ocean: Choosing a Mode
- Canada Post: Best for individuals shipping personal packages
- Air courier / economy air (5–30 kg): fastest door-to-door for cartons and small batches
- Air freight: A good option for palletized freight and shipments over 100 kg
- LCL ocean: share container space; add time for consolidation/de-consolidation.
- FCL ocean: best for high cubic loads and predictable lead times.
Incoterms & Who Pays Duties/Taxes
Default for many parcels is EXW/“DDU-style”: the consignee pays import fees. Many couriers support DDP (shipper prepays duties/taxes) for frictionless delivery—useful for B2C. See: Incoterms for parcels.
Get a Quote & Logistics Guidance
Compare program pricing. We’ll suggest alternatives if a different mode or carrier is a better fit.
FAQs: Shipping from Canada to Uruguay
- What’s the cheapest way to send small parcels? For personal shipments under 5 kg, the local post is usually the lowest-cost option. For commercial packages, couriers are great options.
- How do I calculate chargeable weight? Most couriers consider the chargeable rate to be the larger of actual or volumetric (L × W × H in cm ÷ 5000).
- Are the calculator prices final? No. They are simply sample pricing to give you an idea of the level of cost that may be available.
