Ecuadorians traveling abroad have the option of buying the latest technology products and returning them tax-free. The possibility of bringing different gadgets and cell phones always arouses interest.

Ecuador’s national customs service says it is possible, but there is a limit.

The passenger can take a new mobile phone and a used one, without the need to declare when entering through the international airports of Ecuador, located in Quito and Guayaquil. Likewise, you can bring a new computer and another one that is in use, as well as a GPS-type gadget, headphones, smart watch, etc.

Updated list of personal belongings

On September 15, Customs issued a decision SENAE-SENAE-2023-0079-RE in which he reformed the resolution that determines the quantities and products that can be brought in by air and that can be considered personal belongings of passengers.

Personal effects are those goods that accompany a traveler or family group, provided that they cannot be considered commercial due to their quantity or value, and are exempt from paying foreign trade taxes, tariff supplements and presentation of import authorization. permits, licenses and registrations.

The list of permitted goods is extensive and includes clothing, perfumes, alcoholic beverages, portable electrical appliances, toys, sports equipment and musical instruments. You can check the full list here.

It is also allowed to enter one new and one used unit of portable items:

In addition, a new or used unit of these items is considered personal property:

In case of exceeding the limit, travelers must pay the excess of taxable property, which may also result in a fine.

When entering customs control, all passengers must present their passport in order to determine what type of control they will be subjected to.