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	* [[Correos del Ecuador]]
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	* [[Permanent Residency]]		* [[Permanent Residency]]

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	* [[Where to Find Imports]]
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| data1 = SENAE (Servicio Nacional de Aduana del Ecuador)
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| data2 = $400 duty-free (from abroad)
| label3 = Restricted Items
| data3 = See below
| label4 = Nearest Office
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Ecuador's customs authority is the SENAE (Servicio Nacional de Aduana del Ecuador). When entering Ecuador with goods, receiving international packages, or importing items, customs rules apply. Understanding the basics can save you significant time and money.

== Arriving in Ecuador by Air ==

When arriving at Guayaquil or Quito international airports:

* '''Personal duty-free allowance''': $400 USD in goods from abroad (beyond the duty-free allowance, items are taxed)
* You may bring personal effects, clothes, and a laptop without restriction
* One liter of spirits and 400 cigarettes duty-free
* Declare cash over $10,000 USD on the customs form

== Receiving Packages from Abroad ==

International packages are processed through Correos del Ecuador EMS or private couriers:

* '''Under $400 USD per shipment''': typically cleared without duty for personal use (shipped by registered mail)
* '''Over $400 USD''': subject to import duties and VAT (15% IVA + import tariff, which varies by product category)
* Commercial quantities always attract full duties

Delays at customs are common. High-value electronics, clothing in commercial quantities, and new items are most likely to be held for inspection.

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== Importing a Vehicle ==

Importing a foreign-registered vehicle permanently is extremely expensive — duties of 35–45% plus additional taxes make it almost always uneconomical. See [[Buying a Car in Ecuador]] for why buying locally is better.

== Restricted and Prohibited Items ==

Items requiring special permits or prohibited:
* Firearms and ammunition (requires permits from ARCOM)
* Certain medications — some require prescriptions; narcotics are prohibited
* Agricultural products (fresh fruits, vegetables, plants, soil) — subject to phytosanitary controls
* Antiques and pre-Columbian artifacts — export from Ecuador is strictly prohibited; import requires documentation

== Moving to Ecuador: Household Goods ==

New residents may import household goods duty-free within the first year of obtaining residency under the ''menaje de casa'' exemption. This is a one-time allowance. A residency visa is required. Process this through a licensed customs broker (agente de aduana) to avoid complications.

== See Also ==
* [[Correos del Ecuador]]
* [[Shipping & Couriers]]
* [[Where to Find Imports]]
* [[Permanent Residency]]
* [[Temporary Residency]]
* [[Buying a Car in Ecuador]]

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