Post on 24-Dec-2015
Ecuador and the Andean Community
The Andean Community Trade
has no tariffs.
FTA (Free Trade
Agreement): USA
FTA: China and USA
2012 2013 -
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
138,263 198,271
2,050,965 2,162,578
922,552 995,083
Imports EC CAN
Bolivia Colombia Perú
2012 2013 -
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
2,000,000
2,500,000
22,167 23,348
1,054,875 913,048
1,989,346 1,883,183
Exports EC CAN
Bolivia Colombia Perú
Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Variation
2012 2013 (%)
Grand Total 137 991 134 478 -2,5
Bolivia 11 606 11 444 -1,4
Colombia 58 687 58 526 -0,3
Ecuador 23 724 24 966 5,2
Perú 43 975 39 542 -10,1
EXPORTER COUNTRY
EXPORTS FROM ANDEAN COMMUNITY TOWARDS WORLD
(Millions of US Dollars)
Jan-Dec Jan-Dec Variation
2012 2013 (%)
Grand Total 10 349 9 742 -5,9
Bolivia 1 194 1 259 5,4
Colombia 3 741 3 392 -9,3
Ecuador 3 066 2 820 8,0
Perú 2 348 2 171 -3,3
EXPORTS BETWEEN A COUNTRY-MEMBER AND THE ANDEAN COMMUNITY
(Millions of US Dollars)
EXPORTER COUNTRY
Culture of Informality
Corruption Impunity
Policies and Trade Agreements
Free Mobility
Socio-economic Factors
Causes and Incentives for Contraband
Legal Aspects
Customs Controls
Social Development
Institutional Strengthening
Technology
Strategies Implemented to Combat Contraband
Sensitive Goods for Contraband
Alcoholic beverage Clothing
Cellphones
Footwear
Fruits and Vegetables
Tax burden close to
130%
Quota restrictions
associated with environmental
issues
ADV: 10% + 6 USD per pair
Price differential compared to neighboring
countries
ADV: 10% + 5.5 USD per Kg
X RAY Machine
Strengthening the Customs Laboratory
Tagging in Origin
(Alcoholic Beverage)
Mandatory Registration of Imported Cellphones
1800-Delito Program
Emblematic projects for combating Contraband
Development Actions and Institutional Transformation
• Over 1600 trained customs officers
• Over 36 hours of training per customs officer
• Implementation of the Code of Ethics
• More than 180 published and documented processes at www.aduana.gob.ec
• 100% compliance Organic Law of Transparency and Access to Information (LOTAIP)
Human Resource and Knowledge Management
Institutionality
Operational Efficiency Achieved: 2007-2013
Total collection: 2000-2006: 9.616 M 2007-2013: 21.083 M
Average time: 2000-2006: 15 days 2007-2013: 7,91 days
Days
Mill
ions
of U
S D
olla
rs
Non-Customs Strategies
Improving productivity of perishables (fruits and vegetables)
Implementation of trade strategies
Improving the quality of information provided by other institutions
The Army should assist the task of Customs in not enabled points
Implementation of Electronic Frontier Plan
Maintaining the balance between facilitation and customs control.
To position SENAE as a global leader in the customs processes.
Strengthening border controls through the development and implementation of strategic areas: physical infrastructure,
technological infrastructure, equipment.
Promoting civic culture against contraband.
Present and Future Challenges
Thanks for your attention!
Econ. XAVIER CARDENAS MONCAYODirector GeneralNational Customs Service of Ecuador SENAEWeb Site: www.aduana.gob.ecPbx: 5934-500-6060 ext. 1009 Guayaquil – Ecuador