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MiguelAngel07
Joined 2011
Posts: 27

Importing Work Equipment as Part of Household Items

13 years ago

Hello Everyone

I am a US Citizen who has already applied for a Ecuadorian Resident Visa Category 9-I (for retirees receiving a pension).

I have read in many places (including the webpage of the Aduana del Ecuador) that foreigners that decide to permanently reside in Ecuador (and obtain a Resident's Visa) may be able to bring in their Houseshold Items and Work Equipment in a duty-free fashion.

Have anyone on this site taken advantage of this great benefit by bringing their Work-Equipment to Ecuador after becoming permanent residents of this wonderful country?

If so, have you done so by declaring your work equipment as Work Equipment or by declaring it as part of your Household Items?

I am getting conflicting information when I ask this question of various people here in Ecuador including Custom's Agents and Agencies that are trying to sell me their various services (such as shipping/moving companies).

Please reply to this inquiry based upon your own personal experiences.

Thanks in Advance to All

Miguel Angel 07

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