Event Brief
Uruguay adds 22% tax on Temu and Shein purchases
Filed: May 01, 2026 at 3:34 PM ET
Summary: Uruguay’s 22% IVA tax on foreign online purchases took effect May 1, exempting U.S.-seller purchases.
WHO: Uruguay
WHAT: 22% IVA tax applied to foreign online purchases under the franquicia regime, with U.S. sellers exempted
WHEN: May 01, 2026 at 1:42 PM ET
WHERE: Uruguay
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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