Import duty · Ecuador
Duty breakdown for 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.
| Charge | Rate and base |
|---|---|
| Customs duty | 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 |
Reviewed 2026-09-24 · Indicative — confirmed per unit
Where these figures come from
- 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.
Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.
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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.
Your figures
Editable on purpose: the duty band moves with HS code, engine and age, so use the rate your clearing agent confirms.
An age limit applies to used vehicles — about 5 years in practice.
Estimated landed cost
- CIF value
- $13,620
- Customs duty (20%)
- $2,724
- VAT (IVA) (15%)
- $2,452
- All charges except duty
- $5,176
38%% of CIF — Age limits, certification routes and duty lines are taken from published rules and reviewed by our team, but customs assesses each vehicle individually. Treat anything here as a planning input, not as an assessment.
- 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.