Shipping from Ecuador to Canada: What are your options

Shipping Parcels and Pallets from Ecuador to Canada: Comprehensive Guide

Ecuador is an increasingly popular destination and residence to thousands of Canadians. Jet Worldwide provides low cost delivery for parcels shipped from Guayaquil, Quito and Cuenca to Canada.

Having low cost parcel options is an important element connecting the Ecuador and Canadian economy.

This detailed guide covers carrier options, import regulations, and customs processes.

In this post, we review important things to consider when shipping between Ecuador and Canada

• Common carrier options for shipping Canada from Ecuador
• Canadian import process and fees for consignments from Ecuador
• Canadian customs assessment and revenue project (CARM)
• Information required for a shipping quote

Disclaimer: The information in Jet Worldwide online content, including this post, is for general information only.

Related Resources

• Commercial invoice for international shipping
• Declared value, CIF and valuation for international shipping
• When to include a certificate of origin
• What is an HS code? Tariff classification basics
• Canada importer registration for CARM
• Common CANADIAN IMPORT FEES
• What is a bill of lading or waybill?
• Choosing a Canadian customs broker
• Shipping via ocean freight to and from Canada

Carrier Options for Shipping from Ecuador to Canada

Sending via Ecuadorian postal service / Correos to Canada

Correos offers low cost for small parcels sent from Ecuador to Canada and is the preferred option for individuals shipping small parcels and personal items.

Express Mail Service (EMS) service provides delivery to Canada. EMS parcels sent from Belize are cleared and delivered via Canada Post.

Delivery between Ecuador and Canada via Jet Worldwide

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Delivery from Ecuador to Canada via UPS and FedEx

The American carriers offer, along with DHL, reliable express service from Ecuador to Canada. However, their prices can be expensive and their processes inflexible.

FedEx and UPS International Shipping Options from Ecuador Include:

• International Priority Express to Canada
• International economy air express from Ecuador

Duty and taxes in Canada for shipments sent fromEcuador

Canada parcel clearance processes or CLVS (Courier Low Value Shipments) System is available for shipments from Ecuador valued up to CA$3,300. These processes allow for efficient clearance of parcels shipped via courier parcel carriers to Canada.

• Up to CA$20 and under: duty and tax free when imported from Ecuador
• Duty and taxes apply when importing goods valued over CA$20.

See link in Additional Resources regarding Common Canadian Import Fees.

CARM for Importing to Canada from Ecuador

All commercial importers must register in CBSA's CARM system. 

 Doing so requires importers to assign a customs broker and submit a surety bond (or deposit) to guarantee payment of duty and taxes.  How to register for CARM.

Other things to consider when shipping to Canada from Ecuador include:

• Importer of record: The importer of record includes having to obtain an importer number. If to direct to consumers, the consumer can be the importer of record
• Provincial licenses may be required even if selling direct  to consumers
• Tariff classification for all imports (read more about HS Codes)
• Health Canada approvals for related products
• Safe Foods for Canadians Act certifications for some food items
• Federal and provincial sales taxes 
• Country of Origin must be declared for all imports
• Valuation is an important part of the declaration to the CBSA (read more about valuation)
• Labeling for goods to Canada may require both French and English

For shippers who do not want their receiver to pay Canadian duty and taxes:

Jet Worldwide can arrange to pay the duty and taxes on behalf of the Canadian importer via our Delivery Duty Paid Service. For distribution of Ecuadorian products to Canada, Jet can arrange for bulk import and distribution.

Common Canadian Import Fees for Shipments from Ecuador

Common import fees for consignments shipped via air to Canada can include duty, taxes and import fees. 

SIM Card i-phone from Canada to Ecuador

Buying an iPhone with a physical SIM card from Canada

Phone manufacturers, including Apple, are moving towards “eSIM*.”

Nano-SIM Apple phones can still be purchased from Canada (most iPhone’s purchased in the USA are not available with a nano-SIM).

Arrange for the purchase of a nano SIM iPhone with shipping to Ecuador: Contact Jet.

Getting a quote for shipping between Ecuador and Canada.