How much is car import duty in Ecuador?

Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 1 further charges sit on top: VAT (IVA). The order matters, because VAT is charged on the charges as well as on the car. Put your own FOB and freight figures into the calculator above to see the total.

Is Ecuador duty charged on the price I paid for the car?

CIF value at Guayaquil or Puerto Bolívar.

What is not included in these figures?

Port charges at both ends, terminal handling, demurrage if a unit sits, agent and clearing fees at destination, and registration or number plates after clearance. Any inland transport line is shown separately where it applies, because it is a road cost rather than a customs charge. Ask for a quote and every one of these is itemised.

Import duty · Ecuador

Détail des taxes pour Ecuador

Every charge Ecuador applies to an imported car, in the order its customs system applies it, plus the vehicle age limit that decides whether the unit can enter at all.

Frais	Taux et assiette
Droits de douane	20% of CIFPlanning band; Ecuador applies safeguard and quota measures on used vehicles that change by decree.
VAT (IVA)	15% of CIF + duty + everything above

Revu le 2026-09-24 · Indicatif — confirmé par unité

Origine de ces chiffres

Ecuador Internal Revenue Service (SRI)
Ecuador National Customs Service (SENAE)

Quota and safeguard measures matter more than the headline tariff here — confirm the current decree before committing.

Les limites d'âge, les voies de certification et les lignes de taxes proviennent de textes publiés et sont vérifiées par notre équipe, mais la douane évalue chaque véhicule individuellement. Considérez ces chiffres comme une base de calcul, pas comme une évaluation.

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The calculator starts on this country. Change the FOB, freight, engine size and vehicle age to match the unit you are actually considering.

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Prix FOB (USD)

Fret et assurance (USD)

Assurance (USD)

Cylindrée (cm³)

Âge du véhicule (années)

Taux de droits de douane (%)

Modifiable à dessein : la tranche dépend du code SH, du moteur et de l’âge, alors utilisez le taux que votre transitaire confirme.

An age limit applies to used vehicles — about 5 years in practice.

Coût rendu estimé

Valeur CIF: $13,620
Droits de douane (20%): $2,724
VAT (IVA) (15%): $2,452
Toutes les taxes sauf les droits: $5,176

Coût rendu$18,796

38%% du CIF — Les limites d'âge, les voies de certification et les lignes de taxes proviennent de textes publiés et sont vérifiées par notre équipe, mais la douane évalue chaque véhicule individuellement. Considérez ces chiffres comme une base de calcul, pas comme une évaluation.

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How much is car import duty in Ecuador?: Base customs duty is 20% of CIF, and 1 further charges sit on top: VAT (IVA). The order matters, because VAT is charged on the charges as well as on the car. Put your own FOB and freight figures into the calculator above to see the total.
Is Ecuador duty charged on the price I paid for the car?: CIF value at Guayaquil or Puerto Bolívar.
What is the vehicle age limit for importing into Ecuador?: An age limit applies to used vehicles — about 5 years in practice.
What is not included in these figures?: Port charges at both ends, terminal handling, demurrage if a unit sits, agent and clearing fees at destination, and registration or number plates after clearance. Any inland transport line is shown separately where it applies, because it is a road cost rather than a customs charge. Ask for a quote and every one of these is itemised.