Sending goods to Ecuador.  (Ecuador)

Taxes and import duties for shipping goods to Ecuador.

Overview

When shipping goods to Ecuador, the recipient is required to pay import duties, whether the goods are for personal or commercial use. The assessment method is based on the CIF (Cost, Insurance & Freight) price, meaning duties and taxes are calculated on the full value of the imported goods, including the cost of the goods, insurance, and freight. In addition to duties, shipments to Ecuador are also subject to sales tax, specified fees (FodInfa), and specific consumption tax.
 

Ecuador's tax rates.

Sales tax in Ecuador

Shipments to Ecuador are subject to Value Added Tax (VAT) at a standard rate of 12%, calculated based on the CIF (Cost, Inclusive of Tax) price.
 

Minimum taxes and duties in Ecuador.

Ecuador calculates minimum duties based on the FOB price (meaning the value of the goods only). Therefore, shipments to the Dominican Republic valued at USD 400 or less are exempt from duties and VAT. However, FOB tax will still be levied.
 

Other taxes and customs fees in Ecuador.

FodInfa (Children's Development Fund) is levied on all imports at a rate of 0.5%, calculated based on price.
CIF (Cash on Export)
ICE (Consumption Tax) is levied on specific and non-essential goods at a rate between 0% and 300%, calculated based on the CIF price plus duties.
 

Location and contact information for the Ecuadorian Customs Department.

Further information regarding import declaration procedures and restrictions on shipments to Ecuador can be found on the Ecuadorian Customs website:  https://dlca.logcluster.org/display/public/DLCA/1.3+Ecuador+Customs+Information
 

How to send goods to Ecuador.

For shipments to Ecuador, SME SHIPPING provides document and parcel delivery services via DHL EXPRESS, FEDEX EXPRESS, TNT EXPRESS, Global Mail, and international sea freight.