1. Are we a casual or frequent importer? If we are to become a frequent importer we must subscribe with Banco Central Del Ecuador (BCE)
2. If we perform economic activities in Ecuador we must have a Registro Unico de Contrbuyentes (RUC) in the custom declaration that is valid for the custom information system.
3. Need approval of Ecuadorian banks before shipping; authorized custom checking device companies are; I.T.S., Bureau Veritas, Cotecna, S.G.S., Baltic Control.
4. documents for Unic Custom Declaration are
a. original or copy of the embarking notification (Bill of Lading)
b. Certificate of inspection from the origin (in certain cases)
c. Certificate of origin (in certain cases)
5. Intervention of a certified Custom Agent is necessary.
6. Tax exemption: Need a nonprofit contract with a state institution for donations that benefit public or private institutions that are created to cover health or alimentation services.
7. Must be registered in the Ministerio de Bienestar Social (MBS)
8. Must submit approved statutes by the MBS. Statutes must point out the social objectives. Names of the members and their roll.
9. Benefited institution must request the embarking authorization to give to the District Manager where the merchandise will arrive; the statutes og the institution and the nomination of the legal representatives and approved list of the merchandise by the consulate.
10. The Benefited institution must request the tax exemption to the General Manager or Regional Co-Manager with these attached documents
a. A list of the approves merchandise by the consulate to be donated. It must include the name of the donor and be signed by the legal representative and must be notarized according to the laws of the origin country.
b. Authorization from the country of origin’s District Manager before embarking
c. A signed cooperation covenant with a state institution related to the social objectives of the foundation
d. Agreement for the inspection of donated merchandise by the Ecuadorian Custom authorities.

NOTE: THIS IS A FIRST DRAFT; THE PRIMARY ACCOMPLISHMENT IS NOT AN ACTUAL CHECKLIST SO MUCH AS A SUMMARY OF PROCEDURES TO IMPORT. IT IS A USEFUL MEANS TO REALIZE WHAT WE HAVE ACCOMPLISHED, DO UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE PROCESS, AND HAVE NOT ACCOMPLISHED AND DO NOT UNDERSTAND. IT WOULD ALSO BE HELPFUL FOR BYRON TO READ OVER IT AND IDENTIFY MISCOMUNICATIONS FROM TRANSLATIONS.