The Americas

Shipping from Spain to Ecuador

Ecuador joined the EU's trade agreement with Colombia and Peru in 2017. Besides origin, check whether the product is subject to an INEN technical regulation.

ESEcuador
Indicative route from Spain, by air

What you need to know

Customs
Yes. Export declaration in Spain and import clearance with the SENAE.
Documents
  • Commercial invoice with description, value and tariff code, and a packing list.
  • Export declaration (DUA) filed with the Spanish Tax Agency, which generates the MRN; the exporter needs an EORI number.
  • Proof of origin for the preferential tariff: movement certificate EUR.1 or origin declaration on the invoice (any exporter up to €6,000; approved exporter with no limit).
Taxes at destination
VAT of 15% since 1 April 2024, plus the applicable duty.
Agreement with the EU
EU-Colombia, Peru and Ecuador Trade Agreement, applied with Ecuador since 1 January 2017, with tariff preferences.
Transport
Air freight, express courier service and sea freight (Guayaquil, Posorja).
Cargo airports
UIO · QuitoGYE · Guayaquil
EU sanctions
No EU restrictive measures (sanctions) apply to Ecuador.

Practical advice

The importer must be registered in ECUAPASS. Products subject to an INEN technical regulation need an INEN Recognition Certificate (Certificado de Reconocimiento INEN) for each import.

Related guide: Documents for exporting outside the EU

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Information reviewed in September 2026. Regulations change, so they are confirmed in every quote.

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