Step 1
ATLAS calculation and formal quote
Send us the product link or a description. ATLAS prepares a reference estimate when the required data is available. The team reviews taxes, freight and services and provides a formal quote before payment.
Core service
Managed import to Ecuador, door to door
We import commercial goods from China, the United States, Panama, Peru or Europe, and give you the itemized cost in the formal quote before your first payment. We negotiate with the supplier, coordinate freight and the licensed customs broker, and deliver to your warehouse. You import under your RUC, your Ecuadorian taxpayer number, and we run the operation.
50/50 payment model · Daleki Trade does not advance capital · Electronic invoice with VAT
How it works
Six steps from the supplier at origin to your warehouse in Ecuador
Step 2
Supplier negotiation
We vet the supplier you already have or help you find and vet a new one. We settle terms, MOQ, lead time and the right Incoterm. Daleki Trade pays the supplier from its corporate account.
Step 3
International freight
We coordinate air freight or ocean freight, LCL or FCL, depending on volume and urgency. When it pays off, we consolidate cargo to lower the unit cost. We keep you posted on every milestone with the tracking the carrier provides.
Step 4
SENAE clearance
We gather the documentation and the licensed customs broker files the Import Customs Declaration under your RUC. If SENAE, Ecuador's customs service, assigns a documentary or physical inspection, we support the review alongside the broker within the scope of the quote.
Step 5
Local delivery
We move the cargo from the port or airport to your warehouse in Quito, Guayaquil, Cuenca, Manta or any other city in Ecuador. That cost appears from the first calculation.
Step 6
Formal invoice with VAT
You receive an electronic invoice from D-Legacy SAS, with VAT shown separately for your tax credit. Everything stays traceable in your books.
What the service includes
One operation, one contact
Daleki Trade takes charge of the entire operation. You do not have to coordinate separately with the freight forwarder, the customs broker, the local carrier and the supplier: you get one quote and one point of contact.
- Total cost estimate with ATLAS and a formal quote before the first payment
- Supplier negotiation and vetting at origin
- International payment to the supplier from Daleki Trade's corporate account
- Coordination of international freight (air, ocean LCL or FCL)
- Cargo consolidation when it lowers the cost
- Cargo insurance within the quote, with the coverage of the policy issued
- Import Customs Declaration (DAI) under your RUC, filed by a licensed customs broker
- Support during customs inspections alongside the broker
- Review of prior-control documents by tariff code (ARCSA, ARCOTEL, INEN, ANT, AGROCALIDAD)
- Inland transport to your warehouse, in any city in Ecuador
- Electronic invoice with VAT itemized
- One person accountable for the operation, from quote to delivery
Who it is for
Built for companies that take importing seriously
SMEs with recurring orders
They restock inventory on a regular cycle and do not want to learn ECUAPASS, the customs filing system, or SENAE tariff codes, or deal with customs brokers every cycle.
Entrepreneurs testing a product
They run a trial import to validate the product in Ecuador before committing capital to a new supplier or category.
Manufacturers and distributors
They regularly import inputs, machinery or finished goods from China, the United States, Europe, Panama or Peru.
Teams without a foreign trade department
They prefer to outsource the entire international operation and keep their people focused on selling and operating in Ecuador.
Pricing
Commission of 8% to 15% on FOB value
The commission depends on the scope and complexity of the order and is confirmed in the formal quote. The public ATLAS estimate does not include our commission. Supplier validation and pre-shipment inspection are quoted according to the requested service.
| FOB range | Commission | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| FOB under USD 3,000 | 12% to 15% | Small orders, first import or new category |
| FOB from USD 3,000 to 15,000 | 10% to 12% | Recurring operations or mid-size volume |
| FOB over USD 15,000 | 8% to 10% | Large imports or clients with 3+ operations a year |
Under the 50/50 model you pay 50 percent when you place the order, which covers FOB and freight, and the remaining 50 percent before customs clearance, which covers SENAE taxes, the broker and local delivery. Daleki Trade does not advance its own capital or offer financing.
What documents do I need to import into Ecuador?
To import into Ecuador you need, at minimum, a commercial invoice, a transport document (bill of lading, air waybill or road consignment note) and a packing list. Depending on the product, prior-control documents are added and, to claim a tariff preference, a certificate of origin; the insurance policy completes the file. The customs broker confirms the exact list before clearance.
Do I need a registered company to import with Daleki Trade?
You need a RUC, Ecuador's taxpayer number, and an importer registration in ECUAPASS, because the import is declared in your name; that can be a company or an individual with a RUC. Registration requires an active RUC, an electronic signature and a user account on the SENAE portal, and the team guides you through it the first time. A personal courier shipment follows different rules and does not work for goods you plan to resell.
How does Daleki Trade's 50/50 payment model work?
You pay 50% when you accept the formal quote, which goes to the supplier and international freight, and the remaining 50% before customs clearance, which covers duties and taxes, the customs broker, local delivery and the balance of the commission. Every payment goes to D-Legacy SAS corporate accounts. Daleki Trade does not advance capital or offer financing, and an ATLAS estimate does not replace the formal quote.
What is Daleki Trade's commission on an import?
For managed imports the commission ranges from 8% to 15% of the FOB value, depending on the volume and complexity of the order; for exports, from 5% to 10% of the FOB exported. Supplier validation has a fee starting at USD 300 and customs advisory is billed by the hour or by the case. The exact figure is set in the formal quote: ATLAS and the calculator do not include the commission.
What happens if SENAE inspects my goods?
SENAE assigns every declaration an inspection channel based on its risk profile: automatic, electronic, documentary or physical. A documentary review checks the paperwork, while a physical one opens and examines the goods, which adds days to clearance. The customs broker handles the review and observations are answered with supporting evidence; storage costs during inspection are reviewed under the quote and the Terms, and nobody can guarantee a fixed release date.
Your first import starts with a formal quote
Tell us what product you need and where it ships from. We prepare a quote with itemized costs and conditions. If you decide to proceed, we agree on the start and schedule of the operation.
Other services
The same team at every stage.
Export
We ship Ecuadorian cacao, bananas, shrimp, flowers and manufactured goods to the United States, the European Union, China, the Andean Community and other destinations we review case by case. We coordinate origin documents, sanitary certificates, refrigerated logistics and the review of duty refunds.
Supplier validation
We validate three to five factories under the agreed scope and deliver an executive report with compared quotes, MOQ, lead time and certifications. It lowers the risk of fraud and quality problems on orders over USD 3,000.
Customs advisory
For when an operation needs professional judgment on classification, special regimes, safeguards or an observation from SENAE, Ecuador's customs service. We work by the hour or by the case, with a documented legal basis and in coordination with your customs broker.