Office of the Customs Attaché
MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY
The Office of the Customs Attaché
established at the American Embassy in Montevideo, Uruguay
is a regional office with jurisdictional responsibility
for the countries of: Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay.
The office provides information, assistance
and training to law enforcement counterparts in the above
mentioned countries. However, the primary mission of the
Customs Attaché-Montevideo, is investigative. In
order to accomplish its investigative mission, the office
develops and maintains contacts with the Customs Services
and other law enforcement agencies operating in each of
the countries previously mentioned.
Frequently asked questions for Customs Issues:
Can you bring antiques into the United
States?
Antiques over 100 years are duty free. A certificate from
the gallery is needed in English to present upon arrival
in the U.S. Customs Service.
What do you need to do to import
a car into the United States?
Please call 202-564-9660, extension 0 in the United States
and answer all questions. The agent will return your call
with information needed within 24 to 48 hours.
