Ecuador Tariff Rates 2026: 10% on US Imports
As of 2026-07-24, US imports from Ecuador carry an effective tariff of about 10%. This combines the 10% Section 301 forced-labor baseline (which replaced Section 122 on July 24, 2026) applied to countries without a separate deal, with Section 232 metals tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum charged separately. The 10% Section 122 tariff (effective Feb 24, 2026) expired at its 150-day limit on July 24, 2026 and was replaced the same day by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10%, or 12.5% for higher-tier economies).
Last verified July 24, 2026 · Source: USITC HTS · Section 122 / 301 / 232 · run your exact numbers
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Ecuador Import Tariff Overview
Goods from Ecuador face a 10% base US tariff — the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (standard tier) that replaced the expired 10% Section 122 reciprocal tariff on July 24, 2026 — with no bilateral free trade agreement to offset it.
Ecuador has no US FTA and lost its Andean trade preferences (ATPDEA) when they expired in 2013, so most goods enter at MFN rates plus the base tariff. It is a dollarized economy and Andean Community member, and the US remains one of its top export destinations. The relationship is significant in oil, seafood, and agriculture.
Key Products Imported from Ecuador
Top US imports include crude oil, shrimp and prawns, bananas, cut flowers (especially roses), cacao, canned tuna, gold, and wood products such as balsa.
Recent Changes
The 10% Section 122 reciprocal tariff expired July 24, 2026 and was replaced by the Section 301 forced-labor tariff (10% standard tier), and the $800 de minimis exemption is eliminated for all shipments. With no FTA, there is no preferential channel to avoid the base layer; Section 232 metals tariffs are unchanged.
Tips for Importers
Because Ecuador has no FTA, accurate HTS classification is the main cost lever. Shrimp and bananas carry low MFN rates, so the 10% base dominates their landed cost — compare against Colombia and Peru, which have trade promotion agreements. Importers who paid IEEPA duties in 2025 should review CAPE refund eligibility.
How Are US Tariffs on Ecuador Imports Calculated?
US import duties on goods from Ecuador are determined by multiple overlapping tariff authorities. The base layer is the 10% Section 301 forced-labor tariff, which replaced the expired 10% Section 122 tariff on July 24, 2026 and applies to most countries without a separate trade deal. Section 232 tariffs of 50% on steel and 50% on aluminum apply to metals imports, regardless of the forced-labor tariff.
To calculate the total duty on a specific import from Ecuador, use our US import duty calculator or landed cost calculator for a complete estimate including Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) and Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF). You can also compare Ecuador rates with other countries to evaluate sourcing alternatives.
Already importing from Ecuador? If you paid the higher pre-SCOTUS IEEPA rate in 2025, you may be able to claim an IEEPA tariff refund. And if you re-export or manufacture with imported goods, duty drawback can recover up to 99% of the duties you paid — both are separate from the rates above.
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Note: Rates shown do not include potential anti-dumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD), which may apply to specific products and can significantly increase total duty. Consult a customs broker for product-specific rates.