Thanks for any help. We brought a set of Victorinox kitchen knifes – one of the few household items we brought. I’ll know on June 25 when I fly down with my easy carry case of dvds. The rules aren’t crazy or extreme, but there are two sections that you should be aware of: Pets and Electronics. RO/32. I’m sure that varies considerably based on how close your drier is to the meter since they need to put in heavier wires for the 220V lines. The emphasis seems to be on # of computers, cameras and cell phones – complete electronic devices. As far as bringing appliances to Ecuador, ya can buy them in hundreds of stores, probably more stores than in the US. I just got here 30 days ago on vacation thinking about relocating here witch I have decided not to do. Import restrictions . ‘Customs Clearance (Despacho Aduanero).’ Regulations to the Act on Arms, Ammunition, Explosives and Accessories, Executive Decree No. may be the lifesaver! Also where can you get a customs list? I can not wait to get there. What has been your experience? Does anybody know whether we are allowed to take spices into Ecuador. If not how much money would I need to pay the fees? Now, for the final blow: I often find Gringos Aboard condescending to Ecuadorians and pandering to a pseudo-elite class. Trade: In August 2020, the top exports of Ecuador were Cut Flowers ($370M), Bananas ($283M), Crustaceans ($247M), Processed Fish ($101M), and Cocoa Beans ($67.2M). Prices seem to be overinflated here –especially as of lately. Mainly because it said no creams as in toiletries. I have two laptop computers. Here is what the customs declaration form says you can bring. Travel to and within areas immediately bordering Colombia is dangerous due to the presence of drug traffickers and criminal organizations. It’s a good idea to bring it – because we have yet to find baking soda in Ecuador. Will a U.S. purchased clothes dryer work in Ecuador without any electrical modifications? Customs Import regulations: Free import: 1. You ask for facts and yet that is all that this post is – a list of the legally allowed items. 1997. Quito: Ministry of the Attorney General of the Republic of Ecuador, 27 March. My husband and I are thinking about retiring to Ecuador. It might be worth considering selling prior to leaving and then purchasing new or used here in Ecuador. I believe that would be helpful. Thanks ! Aside from dollar value information, which depends on your country of residence, the same rules apply to everyone. I recently came back into Ecuador after a trip to Canada carrying a 5lb block of some equisite Greek cheese which caused me to get stopped for screening not only in the States but also upon landing in Quito. Ecuador Prohibited and Restricted Items. Last time I came through, I mixed in with a high school group headed and they let everyone pass the scanners. Be prepared to Pay I have found out but don’t accept anything that is less than FAIR! Fuels excluded, the EU imports more from LDCs than the US, Canada, Japan and China put together. We brought a container and was told no food items. I have 2 Les Pauls… 1 Strat… 1 Acoustic/electric… A Digitech RP1000 switching/pedal… Fender Frontman 212R amp… assorted cables and wireless hook-ups. Maracuya: Passion Fruit Guide (Taste, 7 Benefits, How to Eat i... Tagua Nut Guide: South America’s Vegetable Ivory (Vegan,... Where are the Galapagos Islands Located? As retirees, we expect to spend a pretty large amount of those latter-years’ time not “doing” much – that is, relaxing, reading, watching movies, etc – just the little things that we love to do now, in our very few hours between work and sleep, and to lose the many movies we’ve collected (75% of which we haven’t even ever had time to watch, yet – we’ve been “saving them for our retirement”!) Hi Bryan, Asking questions and looking for the likes and dislikes, don’t be just another tourist. 202/234-7200; fax 202/667-3482) Customs. You may include 40 oz. Our plan is to max out our 280lbs of checked baggage on the way down with the (subjectively) most important stuff and some clothing; with what we have left over, we’re going to sub-divide into stuff we want to have shipped down after a few months and stuff our friends/family will mule-over to us on their future visits. Visit the Embassy's COVID-19 page for more information on entry/ exit requirements related to COVID-19 in Ecuador.. Visit the Embassy of Ecuador website for the most current visa information.. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This post addresses things that you can bring as personal items on a flight. Since you didnt ship belongings maybe you don’t know about those restrictions and one site that did, didnt seam reasonable. I read thru all comments aboiut oversize large T Vs but never read where a person actually tried to get thru customs with a 36 inch flat screen tv for example and paid tax or paid a fine. Can I bring kitchen knives into Cuenca, Ecuador?? The box size worked good for that. I have tried several online searches, but keep getting different answers. As anyone who has traveled, visited, or volunteered in Ecuador knows the quality of merchandise is not good so people import things. Is it cost-prohibitive to order one and have it shipped? Both are large capacity – I know we couldn’t do that in Canada. Certain provinces and municipalities have now adopted their own mobility restrictions. I am slightly Crippled from a car accident years ago. Do you know if power adapters are included under that? Facts about EU imports. here. It’s good to remember that you can’t really know a place after just a month. Some music gear is not allowed to be sold within other countries like Taylor guitars for instance…so def bring your stuff. Here’s hoping I don’t get villified (after reading some of the comments above), but when it comes to bringing in foods, I’d be careful about bringing in things that are not properly sealed. Yes, I think so. Included in this can be up to 2 liters of alcohol. Does that apply to a new 28″ flat screen TV as well? It was about $1100. If you want to avoid paying duties and taxes on your move, you should read this post again. • 3L of alcoholic drinks (no alcohol allowance if arriving overland). Barbara, Well, this did not help at all. In the information, you provided, I did not see anything about appliances.. I also agree with several other post here. I think I have heard somewhere that there may be some “relaxing” of those rules for incomers with residency status. Thanks for any help. Aside from that, the one thing we left ourselves short on was warm clothing. Is that one computer too many? Vilcabamba is a nice little town to spend some time in every couple of days for lunch or whatever. The other request involves a dried cooking spice and an herb that is unavailable in Ecuador, but readily available here at every grocery store. The allowable items on the customs form posted here allow “Sport items that can be carried by one person”. Good luck. Thanks SO much!!! I’m an AVID ameteur photgrapher. We are residents which seemed to make the entry back into Ecuador easier. I have heard that they are verry expensive there. Limits on Bringing Electronics to Ecuador, Penalty and Fines for Bringing Excess into Ecuador. I was lucky. All was ok, as it was sealed processed cheese and all, but I’m not sure if the customs officers would have been so understanding if it wasn’t sealed. Bryan – definitely NOT what I wanted to hear, but thanks for the warning, and for all of your other so-very-valuable information! I also noted that a Lawyer is necessary to open a Bank account,,,,RED FLAG ! My friend is coming to Ecuador and I would like her to bring a kit of power tools more or less 600$ USD dollars. If you import it with your other household goods, it is probably okay. After talking about some of the difficult experiences in bringing things or pet’s to Ecuador I should mention, we love Ecuador and it’s people. Better to be safe than sorry…(I future if Canadian customs officials also frown on bringing un unsealed foreign foods, why would Ecuador be any different?). I found my experience very very rough and would certainly not recommend or do it again. If I could afford a good DSL, then I wouldn’t need all these cameras. They also said the 20 solar panels are fine if we prove they are part of our household goods, such as having the other parts I suppose. About copied cds and dvds……Ecuador is being pressured by the International community to address the fact that thousands of Ecuadorians are selling copies of music and movies. Does anyone know the requirements for shipping personal items in a container? EU import tariffs are amongst the lowest in the world. For some reason I didn’t think of doing that. Interesting discussion…we’re concerned with bringing in two point ‘n shoot cameras plus hubby’s Go Pro for his scuba diving, three laptops (now talking about updating the two big ones into one newer shared one), 2 Kindle e-readers and 2 Kindle Fires, 2 iPods, 2 iPhones. There website should reflect the 35.00 percent tax rate so people know what to expect. I bet they don’t seem many wind generators come through…, I’m ecuadorian but grew up in the states and it is appalling how a lot of the times in ecuador they make up or apply the rules Willy nilly–while a lot of them dont make any sense at all….I just miss those great deals on all electronic devices they offer in the states-and everything else-that you just dont see here. Maybe you Dad told you. However, each person’s situation is unique and we should all bear this in mind. We traveled with just one dSLR and 2 point-and-shoots, a digital video camera, 3 laptops, 4 external hard drives, 50 dvds. Learn how your comment data is processed. We will be traveling from the U.S. to visit our friend for a week who lives near Loja Ecuador in April. An English/Spanish dictionary will help – as will having accommodations (at least short term) worked out before you arrive. My friends living in EC emailed me the form. Please note: Text in italics is quote directly from Customs document, which explains the grammar/spelling errors – see image below. We are living at 9400 feet which really isn’t working for us. For a 2-3 month holiday to Ecuador can one get by with no Spanish skills. Great question. Bovine semen. Thanks for all the great info. Looks like some of our musical instruments will have to left behind also. I read all the blogs at least I thought I did and it said 12 percent import tax (before I found out about gringosabroad.com) no one likes to be blindsided you expect one thing and get another so the 12 percent NO LONGER APPLIES it is NOW 35 PERCENT and you should plan for it. Any info would be so appreciated. We have had requests for items to bring from the U.S., but I want to make sure we will actually be able to bring them into the country without having them confiscated at the border. We walk down a desolate street and the town is not so nice. Personal use clothes, books, medicines, medical items, musical instruments and camping gear are all allowed. I am a solo traveller. (in my checked bag) for personal use? Is this covered anywhere? United will charge me a reasonable amount for the extra baggage. Is that okay? Hi John and Mary – we ripped all our cds and dvds to a hard drive and brought that with us. We brought a container and my husband brought thousands of dollars of music gear. You can get technology parts – you just need to know where to look and be willing to pay. We paid 500.00 in the import tax. I know there could be duties and taxes due on it as well. Remember you get one item free and the second item you must pay for. One of the requests is for a particular liquor, as well as some wine. Example: we walk down a nice street and the whole town is nice. But it leaves me wondering how we got our cat’s here. Ecuador living: Learn about life in Ecuador from these actual expats. It weighs approximately 50 lbs, which is the maximum weight the airline allows. Is there any restrictions on the size of the pet? We probably brought 30 dvd’s when we came, and had no problem, but that was 3 years ago. Everyone over a certain size dresses in rags in Ecuador. Yes. it was rather funny. Lived in Canada for 20+ years and currently living in Kentucky so I know most of the rules about duty and taxes. She is a 95lb American Bulldog. And don’t forget about the food! Ecuador’s capital city is Quito. items a YEAR shipped to us and after that there is a 42.00 fee tagged on each one. 61. Used special-purpose vehicles such as ambulances, mobile clinics, street sweepers, and fire trucks are permitted as donations. We sure hope that wont be an issue. U.S. exporters thus faced the prospect of increased costs due to duplicative product testing requirements. I read you said musical instruments are fine….my husband has a lot of those, at least 10 items for playing and recording. I think that you take your blog more serious than a Facebook Post. So what would be the average tax and or fine one woiuld have to pay on such a TV, I am traveling to Ecuador in about 4 days for a week long visit with friends who just retired down there…. Now, on what I can bring to Ecuador; your comment was not clear. The guide line said 2 additional cells, so is this in addition to my own phone? I am in Edmonton. The few things I have left I want to keep including my 32 inch flat screen TV, my DVD collection and my 2 computers and my mattress and linens and all of my dishes, pots and pans etc. Two Canon DSLR’s, a bunch of lenses, 6 16gb cards, and various other peripherals. We brought baking soda for friends. I priced it in the States at about $550. The rule states a maximum of 2 pets can be imported(subject to sanitary regulations). Kevin, if you are of average Ecuadorian size you should do OK with buying new clothes. I know of at least on foreigner who has done it on her own. If you read the post comments, you would have seen a number of responses where I comment about what has been our actual experience and that of other expats. And… can I get the above equipment in? Ecuador has lighters. He is trying to buy locally but some things he wasn’t able to find or it cost too much. Or, if you don’t know, Fine. Hi Bryan & Dena. I think the “fear” is that one (me) will reach customs in Ecuador and have to pay import tax on items that are over the “limit,” and the cost of the tariff would be prohibitive. What experience have they had with pallets, air freight or whatever method available? Any idea where I should look for such info? Ecuador. Did you carry one with you? The 2019 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE) is the 34th in an annual series that highlights significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports, U.S. foreign direct investment, and U.S. electronic commerce. Suzanne. agricultural products. The last time we entered, there wasn’t anywhere for a list – just a checkbox. Russia. I’d say warm clothing and really good shoes should be at the top of the priority list. I’m moving to Cuenca in a couple of weeks and like to thank you for the update on bringing in electronic items. As long as its dried and sealed, it should be okay, right? We have a so-so laptop and a pretty nice desktop I’d like to keep, but my spouse would rather buy a new 2nd laptop. Now is the time to go to BANYOS I hear its a blast. Large TVs are super cheap in the U.S. and I cant say what you might encounter trying to bring one into Ecuador, but I am betting there is a very hefty tax since they are three timed more expensive here. Does anyone use any online grocery stores to import food stuffs for personal use? Had blender n 2 tablets. I expect so. Thanks Bryan. 1997. I have read all the comments and most our TRUE and still current today. Last trip here we had all kinds of food items in our luggage….just not more than 3 per item. The risk of violence, kidnappings, armed assaults and extortion is high. Other meds – any thing I have to be mindful of? He is a travel blogger and content marketer. They were probably stolen in Miami, but I have wondered if they were confiscated in Ecuador. I dozens of them with my original photos. KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS IF POSSIBLE. This may flag you. I told the young lady ONCE THE WARRANTY RUNS OUT ON AN ITEM most foreigners get rid of there receipts. Ours are big. I have had Nothing but problem with the Ecuadorian, This is to all you can ship all of your thing, But if they want it they are going to kept it And at the end it is going to cost you as they think that we are all made of Money, I just shipped 2 Flat screen TV, Tools , Our clothes and photos , $4000 to ship total Value about $3500 they want $15,000 more because they never give you answer on why but they well issue you a Bill $87 dollar a day for there own delay. I save every single memory card now. How many of my guitars can I bring? I’ve had 2 computers ruined and an external hard drive crash also. Here’s our huge guide to Ecuadorian food. I think everyone travels with more than 2 electronic devices: phone, camera, laptop, smart phone. You might consider either using Netflix as other suggest or download just about whatever movie or tv show you want on bit.torrent. I thought once the woman got involved things moved very quickly and was very fair before the woman got involved I wanted to catch the next plane out of there but it took a very long time to get there. Welcome back, hope you all enjoyed your visit back home. It cost about $450 or so to have it shipped and imported. Citizens of Australia should contact Australian Customs Service for travel and customs information. Ya see, making copies is illegal. Can you speak authoritatively to that, at all? It you read the Ecuadorian regulation it says that. We had decided to move to Ecuador a couple Months ago and I could not In my opinion, you are better of just buying it here. Wow, I can’t believe all the restrictions in traveling to Ecuador, especially about the electronics. Do you mind me asking which hard drive you used… all the ones I’ve checked out have negative feedback, more bad than good. I would like to bring two window units to leave there with them when I go. When it comes to detailed rules like traveling with pets, the airlines proved themselves quite incompetent. I will be visiting my family in Ecuador in June. I think it will be more expensive, but not eliminated. In today’s world, to me, at least, that seems almost impossible. Pursuant to Public Law 89—497, approved July 8, 1966 (80 Stat. Again keep up the excellent posts, you really cover a lot of subjects that other site fail to do. Information not vague non-facts. A friend left his case in Canada and brought all the components (motherboard, hard drive, video cards) and bought a case and power supply here. I am confident that spices in a package, un-opened and labeled will be fine. Hi Bill – I’m not sure. Will I be paying taxes on them? I brought 1 solar panel and one small wind generator with me only two too charge my camping things as my friends and I love to camp outside and we were charged 140.00 tax at the new Quito Airport. I think this could be a problem when crossing any international border. Thank You again for your Wonderful Site. I’m still not clear on the quantities. Coordinates, Elevatio... How to Use GoPro as Webcam (3 Steps) Gear, Settings, Mount. We are coming in about 6 weeks for 17 days to check out Cuenca and Salinas to see if we will like it as a possible retirement location. If you are thinking about shipping appliances, you should talk with a lawyer about this. Limits on Bringing Electronics to Ecuador Travelers or head of household may enterup to two (2) additional units, one (1) new and one (1) used, of the following portable articles: We had 80 CD’s disappear, but I was shortsighted and put them in checked baggage. We have hundreds of movies and albums but without all the physical disks. I will have all the paperwork from my pain Specialist Dr. Is this medicine safe to bring with me ? The thing is, we’ll be retiring (on a shoestring!) Hasta luego, Sue Woods. Well, my wife, her family and I have taken all sorts of stuff to Ecuador- Computers and parts, watches, Motorcycle helmet, lots of clothes and more, and never had a problem. Do you know if i can bring canned dog food in my checked baggage? I expect an Ecuadorian lawyer can get the specifics for you. I haven’t had any trouble with them. It seems that now in Ecuador it’s easier to find baking soda. Honestly, photography is how I plan to spend a good deal of my time in Ecuador. I am kind of old & don’t learn very fast anymore. Bilateral Representation. I live in Ecuador. Hi, is the total mobile phone limit 3 ?? My problem is if they can not find your item on the internet due to being old or in my case extremely old you have to come to some sort of fair value. Also had difficulties determining what these people do for their Money and how much their Charges are. Bringing it with you on your flight is probably fine (if you have the paperwork with you – and it is in personal use quantities) but I wouldn’t walk around town with it. I can more easily shove 500 DVDs into a suitcase and buy new clothes there, than I can replace 500 irreplaceable DVDs!! He is also co-founder of ClickLikeThis (GoPro tutorial blog) and Storyteller Travel. This year a total of 5 checked bags and had no issues what so ever. Plus values over 2000.00…not sure I understand that, if it means that is the high value allowed. And what about adapters that are non-computer related, like universal adapters or 90 degree adapters. I’m not sure what you mean about safety. What people also need is the truth. We brought laptops with us. I am really concerned about my camera equipment. Laptops are expensive here, but I haven’t found desktops to be the same high price. I am 29 years old not rich in any form or fashion. answer all my questions what I could and could not bring and in the case of Money and Precious Metal I found as many as 3 conflicting answers. Everything else is pretty standard. Howard – that “carried by one person” loophole (if it IS a loophole!) Might be an idea. Having been through the shipping container process only two years ago, yes, indeed – everysingle item in the container (whether it’s shower curtain rings or a frying pan) must be listed and valued according to the box it’s in. Why don’t you convert them to MP4 files and store them on your hard drive or in the cloud? This report identifies Ecuador’s import requirements for foreign export certificates, highlighting current procedures and identifying the relevant local agencies with oversight over these issues. And you will pick up some Spanish without even trying. We also noticed that there was a different customs form from last year. Memorandum of Understanding Between the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and ECUADOR . In the article you quoted their policies about bringing a “computer and its accessories”. If you have receipts NO MATTER HOW OLD THEY ARE I WOULD ENCOURAGE YOU TO KEEP THEM as you might need them if there is no one there to help out. Ecuador’s website for importing live animals Considerations for airline travel: Airlines may have separate and additional requirements. My husband and I would love to make Ecuador our home. if you do not plan to ship a container. I’m moving to Ecuador within the next few months and wonder if anyone can recommend the best way to ship personal items, such as electronics, some clothes, Christmas items, kitchen items etc. My daughter is doing a service trip and would like to bring her host family a gift, we live in New York what kinds of thing can she bring that you can not get in Ecuador? PARTS MOSTLY LIKELY DO NOT EXIST! I will be visiting Ecuador soon, primarily to visit child development centers. The size of the tv does not seem to matter and the fact we use monitors that are also tv flat screens does not matter either. Last Feb I bought a 32″ LG Smart TV in Ambato for $510 which was actually a very good price. It is not necessary to have a lawyer to open a bank account. Especially here in Ecuador, for example, we’ve seen police turn a blind eye to things that a person would be ticketed for in Canada. We’re planning to bring in a laptop, an ipad, a nook and a wireless router. You will find a lot of silly things in Ecuador, most won’t really affect you. It is not uncommon to hire a lawyer to assist with the visa process – regardless of what country you are in. Taking them from you is legal, in any country. What saved us was the stamped pet collar tag with the vet’s license number. I’ve only seen this list during travel, which is why we published it for our readers. From what I’ve heard there is a difference when you are coming in on a tourist visa or as a resident with a cedula. A letter from the doctor on letterhead, with a Spanish translation of the letter, and copies of the original prescriptions…would that suffice? Hate to buy one, take the time to burn everything then have it crash and burn after using iy a couple of times..thanks. Ecuador announced its withdrawal from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in December 2019. Anything above this limit could be subject to duties or confiscation. I’ll check when I get home and add the name here. Belarus. Your lawyer will be able to clarify this for sure. My charge controller went out and I had to go to a place called Guayaquil and search many, many stores as most people have no idea what you are talking about and when you find a store that has one its not up to specs either.
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