Import machinery and industrial supplies from China to Ecuador

Reviewed October 2, 2026.

To import machinery or industrial supplies from China into Ecuador: import duty is calculated on the CIF value. Import IVA is 15%. Ecuador has a trade agreement with China (China–Ecuador FTA), so many goods enter at reduced or zero duty with a certificate of origin. Check whether your product needs a local certificate before it ships. Machines must be configured for the local grid: 120/240 V, 60 Hz.

Duty basis
CIF
Import tax
IVA 15%
Trade agreement with China
China–Ecuador FTA
Conformity
Check local requirements
Grid
120/240 V, 60 Hz

What we handle for buyers in Ecuador

  • Factory search, verification and price negotiation in China
  • Certificate of origin under the China–Ecuador FTA, so you can claim the preferential duty
  • Documents and labels Ecuador requires for your product
  • Electrical configuration for 120/240 V, 60 Hz on machines
  • Factory acceptance test with video for machines, batch inspection for supplies
  • Export crating, shipping and documents to Ecuador
Does Ecuador have a free trade agreement with China?

Yes: China–Ecuador FTA. Many goods enter at reduced or zero duty if they travel with a valid certificate of origin, which we request from the factory with the export documents.

What voltage and frequency do machines need in Ecuador?

The grid in Ecuador is 120/240 V at 60 Hz. Industrial three-phase voltage varies by site, so we confirm your plant's supply and order the machine configured for it.

Do I need a certificate to import machinery into Ecuador?

It depends on the product. We check the local requirements for your tariff code and ask the factory for the documents before shipping.

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