US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Uruguay
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Uruguay exports premium grass-fed beef, dairy, and agricultural products. A 10% tariff modestly raises costs on Uruguayan beef, which is popular at high-end restaurants and specialty grocers.
Uruguay tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 10% | USTR / official |
| Soybeans | 10% | USTR / official |
| Dairy Products | 10% | USTR / official |
| Wood & Cellulose | 10% | USTR / official |
| Wool | 10% | USTR / official |
Uruguay trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $0.5B Small holdings
- Trade Surplus (Annual) $0.3B 2024 U.S. has surplus
Uruguay tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Uruguay?
Uruguay faces an effective US tariff of 12.5%, with Beef seeing the highest sector rate at 10%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Uruguay sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Beef (10%), Soybeans (10%), Dairy Products (10%).
What does Uruguay's tariff impact score mean?
28/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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