UYSourcing Guide

Source from Uruguay.

Premium merino wool — traceable from estancia

Uruguay produces some of the world's finest merino wool, with average micron counts of 18-22um from Corriedale and Merino crossbreeds. The national SIRA traceability system tracks fleece from estancia to export. WFTO Fair Trade-certified cooperatives dominate the artisan knitwear segment. All wool is EUDR-exempt. Montevideo's free zone offers efficient LCL consolidation.

18-22um avg

Merino micron

Exempt

EUDR scope

WFTO Fair Trade

Key cert

40-60 days

Avg lead time

EUDR Status

EXEMPT

Wool is explicitly outside EUDR scope. No geo-polygon or DDS required.

Tariff Comparison — Before & After FTA

Current rate (2026): 10.8%. The FTA target column shows the 2035 end-state after the 10-year phase-out. See the schedule below for the rate applicable today.

HS Code	Product	MFN Rate	FTA Target (2035)
611010	Wool sweaters, knitwear	12%	0%
511211	Woven fine wool fabric	8%	0%
630110	Wool blankets	12%	0%
611710	Wool shawls	10%	0%

* Preferential rates apply to goods meeting Rules of Origin requirements. Importers are responsible for declaring correct origin and filing EUR.1 certificates at customs.

Tariff Phase-Out Schedule — EU-Mercosur FTA

12% MFN baseline (apparel HS 61/62) phased to 0% over 10 years starting 2026.

2026NOW

Year 1 — FTA entry into force

10.8%

−1.2% vs MFN

2027

Year 2

9.6%

−2.4% vs MFN

2028

Year 3

8.4%

−3.6% vs MFN

2029

Year 4

7.2%

−4.8% vs MFN

2030

Year 5

6.0%

−6.0% vs MFN

2031

Year 6

4.8%

−7.2% vs MFN

2032

Year 7

3.6%

−8.4% vs MFN

2033

Year 8

2.4%

−9.6% vs MFN

2034

Year 9

1.2%

−10.8% vs MFN

2035

Year 10 — Full elimination

−12.0% vs MFN

* EU-Mercosur FTA · apparel HS 61/62 · double transformation Rules of Origin apply. Importers remain responsible for customs declarations and duty payments.

Logistics to Rotterdam

Origin Port

Port of Montevideo

Transit Time

24-32 days to Rotterdam

Tax ID Format

RUT (Uruguay)

Product Categories

Merino Wool Knitwear
Fine Wool Fabric
Blankets & Home Textiles
Accessories

Available Certifications

WFTO Fair Trade
Responsible Wool Standard
SIRA Uruguay
Woolmark
ZQ Merino

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