Imports & Customs in Ecuador: what are the rules for travelers?

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Imports & Customs — Ecuador

What travelers need to know about imports & customs in Ecuador. What is legal at home can be a serious crime here — each rule links to its official source.

Short answer

Imports & Customs in Ecuador: restricted — there are real limits travelers must follow.

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RESTRICTED

Ecuador restricts certain items entering the Galápagos Islands; check the Galápagos Biosecurity Agency (ABG) prohibited-items list before traveling there.

§ US State Dept — Ecuador

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