DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
Passport with proper Visa
Immigrant Visa
Legal residence papers
Statement that contents of shipment are for personal use and will not be sold for two years
Inventory (in Spanish) must be legalized at origin by Consulate of Ecuador
Immigrant certificate valid for customs clearance obtained in Ecuador (for returning Ecuadorians)
A written commitment that articles brought into the country duty-free will be dedicated to their own use and not for resale
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS
CUSTOMER MUST BE IN COUNTRY AT TIME OF CUSTOMS CLEARANCE
VERY IMPORTANT: ALL HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS MUST BE INSPECTED AT ORIGIN PRIOR TO IMPORTATION INTO ECUADOR (THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS)
The inspection must be arranged through the destination agent in Ecuador, therefore, the destination agent must be notified as soon as a shipment is booked, so that registration may begin immediately
It is recommended that inspection be performed at the time of packing at the Customer’s residence Companies authorized to perform inspections and extend a verification certificate which includes: Bureau Veritas, S.G.S., Cotecna, and Inchcape Testing Services
Information to be sent to the destination agent for registration include: full name of Customer, passport number, full address, phone and fax number of Customer, name of agent at origin and full address and contact person, port of embarkment, estimated time of departure (ETD) and estimated time of arrival (ETA). Once inspection is complete, the inspection company will issue in Ecuador a certificate directly to the destination agent. (The certificate is required for Customs clearance.) Shipments entering Ecuador without this certificate could either be sent back to port of origin or confiscated
Any cost incurred for obtaining this certificate is not included in the door-to-door cost of the move, and is for the Customer’s account
Shipments for foreigners and returning nationals must arrive within 90 days of the Customer
Shipments for immigrants must arrive within 120 days of the date the Visa was issued
Used household goods are dutiable for foreigners with Visa T1, T3 and T4
Used household goods are dutiable for immigrants with Visa 12-III, 12-IV, 12-V, 12-VII, 12-IX, and 12-X
Used household goods and personal effects are duty-free for:
Foreign diplomats
Ecuadorian diplomats
Ecuadorians retiring from official assignments in international organizations
Ecuadorians returning to the country with a minimum of three years residence abroad
Immigrants with Visa 10-II, 10-III, 10-IV, 10-V, and 10-VI
Shipments of household good into Ecuador are subject to duty. The application of duty is based on shipper's status.
Diplomats are allowed duty free entry of household goods.
Ecuadorians with at least one (1) year abroad are allowed duty free entry of household goods.
Immigrants (visa types 10-1 10-IV and 10-VI) are allowed duty free entry. These visas types are for long term immigrants who have secured a duty exemption in advance from the Ministry of Finance. The concession is called "Acuerdo de liberacion."
Foreigners (visa types 12 IV and 12 IX) will be required to pay on shipments of household goods and personal effects. Approximately 40% of CIF value which is determined by Customs and Excise in Ecuador. According to the Official governmental Bulletin Registrar from October 1st 1997, these two types of visas require an inspection at origin prior to shipping. These types of visas are for individuals with short term assignments in Ecuador. Most transferring employees will fall into this category. The duty rate will be approximately thirty-five (35) percent.
All shipper may import one electric appliance. (Any extras may be dutiable)
DUTIABLE/RESTRICTED ITEMS
New items and shipments in excess of a certain valuation are subject to duties
Electrical appliances must not be shipped with original packing
Limited quantities of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products may be allowed
Only one of each item allowed, additional items subject to payment of duties
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Firearms and ammunition
Drugs and narcotics
Pornographic material
Foodstuffs and live plants
MOTOR VEHICLES
Vehicle should be less than one year old
Previous authorization from the Ministry of Finance required
Duties applicable
Documents required:
Owner Certificate
Two original invoices
Import License from the central bank prior to shipping
Verification Certificate
PETS
May import up to three pets
Documents required:
Health Certificate
Vaccine Certificate
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NOTE - Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our Agents and Customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, Golden Chariots International cannot be held liable for any costs, damage, delays, or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance. Always double check with your local embassy or consulate.