[Amps] Importation of Used Tubes, or more generally radio parts

[Ron Youvan]

> I plan to send some used 3-500Z tubes to a ham in Uruguay.
> This ham found out the hard way, when someone else mailed her
> a Laptop, on which she paid substantial duty.

> How does one minimize or eliminate duties, in general, or specifically
> in Uruguay, when shipping radio parts to private parties in the country?

   First and foremost send tubes that were made in Uruguay.
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