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ECUADOR
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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 Customers 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 Customers
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
wil 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
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, Rinkens Moving 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.
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