Productos procedentes de plantaciones forestales con fines comerciales
- Document symbol
- G/LIC/N/3/ECU/4
- Original language
- Spanish
- Published on
- 13/10/2025
Outline of Systems
Q1. Give a brief description of each licensing system as a whole and, with respect to each, reply to the following questions as relevant, placing all of the material with respect to a given system in sequence together, and using cross references as appropriate when elements which have already been described are also present in another system.
Licencia automática (documento de control previo), mediante la cual se autoriza la importación de productos forestales provenientes de plantaciones forestales.
Purposes and Coverage of Licensing
Q2. Identify each licensing system maintained and state what products, appropriately grouped, are covered.
Este sistema de licencia sirve para garantizar que el producto forestal ingrese de manera legal al país, sin convertirse en un riesgo fitosanitario para el Ecuador y se aplica para las siguientes subpartidas: 4403110000, 4403120000, 4403210000, 4403220000, 4403230000, 4403240000, 4403250000, 4403260000, 4403410000, 4403420000, 4403491000, 4403499000, 4403910000, 4403930000, 4403940000, 4403950000, 4403960000, 4403970000, 4403980000, 4403990000, 4407230000, 4407299000
Q3. The system applies to goods originating in and coming from which countries?
Es independiente del país de origen, siempre y cuando cumplan los requisitos antes mencionados.
Q4. Is the licensing intended to restrict the quantity or value of imports, and if not, what are its purposes? Have alternative methods of accomplishing the purposes been considered and if so which? Why have they not been adopted?
Este trámite no restringe la cantidad o el valor de las importaciones, y sirve para garantizar que el producto forestal ingrese de manera legal al país, sin convertirse en un riesgo fitosanitario para el Ecuador.
Q5. Cite the law, regulation and/or administrative order under which the licensing is maintained. Is the licensing statutorily required? Does the legislation leave designation of products to be subjected to licensing to administrative discretion? Is it possible for the government (or the executive branch) to abolish the system without legislative approval?
El Artículo 135, del Código Orgánico del Ambiente, dispone en el segundo inciso, que, “ (…). La importación de productos o especies forestales estará sujeta a certificados de origen, control de calidad, conformidades fitosanitarias y protocolos de bioseguridad del país de procedencia. Su movilización en el territorio nacional deberá estar amparada por los instrumentos expedidos por las autoridades nacionales e internacionales competentes” (énfasis añadido).
El Acuerdo Ministerial 095 de fecha 10 de septiembre de 2020, dispone en el artículo 65 que, Para la importación de productos procedentes de plantaciones forestales, el usuario deberá solicitar la Autorización Previa de Importación, a través de la Ventanilla Única de Exportación – VUE.
Procedures
Q6. For products under restriction as to the quantity or value of imports (whether applicable globally or to a limited number of countries or whether established bilaterally or unilaterally):
No se aplica porque no maneja límites cuantitativos ni de valor.
Q6.I. Is information published, and where, concerning allocation of quotas and formalities of filing applications for licences? If not, how is it brought to the attention of possible importers? Of governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries and their trade representatives? Is the overall amount published? The amount allocated to goods from each country? The maximum amount allocated to each importer? How to request any exceptions or derogations from the licensing requirement?
No aplica porque no hay contingentes
Q6.II. How is the size of the quotas determined: on a yearly, six-monthly or quarterly basis? Are there cases where the size of quota is determined on a yearly basis but licences are issued for imports on a six-monthly or quarterly basis? In the latter case, is it necessary for importers to apply for fresh licence on a six-monthly or quarterly basis?
No aplica porque no hay contingentes
Q6.III. Are licences allotted for certain goods partly or only to domestic producers of like goods? What steps are taken to ensure that licences allocated are actually used for imports? Are unused allocations added to quotas for a succeeding period? Are the names of importers to whom licences have been allocated made known to governments and export promotion bodies of exporting countries upon request? If not, for what reason? (Indicate products to which replies relate.)
Las autorizaciones de importación, no se asignan ni en partes ni exclusivamente a los productores nacionales de bienes similares, sino que se emiten por cada solicitud presentada por los interesados.
Q6.IV. From the time of announcing the opening of quotas, as indicated in I above, what is the period of time allowed for the submission of applications for licences?
No aplica porque no hay contingentes.
Q6.V. What are the minimum and maximum lengths of time for processing applications?
No hay plazos mínimos para que realicen la solicitud. Sin embargo, una vez recibida la solicitud, se atiende en 30 minutos. La vigencia de la autorización es de 15 días, caso contrario no podrá ser asociado a la DAI de SENAE.
Q6.VI. How much time remains, at a minimum, between the granting of licences and the date of opening of the period of importation?
No aplica porque a partir de la emisión de la autorización de importación, el usuario abre la DAI en SENAE y puede realizar la importación inmediatamente.
Q6.VII. Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ? Or must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval? If so, which? Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ?
Quien revisa es el Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca (MAGP), a través de la Subsecretaría de Producción Forestal.
Q6.VIII. If the demand for licences cannot be fully satisfied, on what basis is the allocation to applicants made? First come, first served? Past performance? Is there a maximum amount to be allocated per applicant and, if so, on what basis is it determined? What provision is made for new importers? Are applications examined simultaneously or on receipt?
Todas las solicitudes son atendidas a no ser que el usuario, solicite realizar el desistimiento.
Q6.IX. In the case of bilateral quotas or export restraint arrangements where export permits are issued by exporting countries, are import licences also required? If so, are licences issued automatically?
No aplica debido a la inexistencia de contingentes bilaterales o acuerdos que limiten las exportaciones.
Q6.X. In cases where imports are allowed on the basis of export permits only, how is the importing country informed of the effect given by the exporting countries to the understanding between the two countries?
No existen acuerdo entre Ecuador y otros países en materia de productos forestales provenientes de plantaciones forestales comerciales
Q6.XI. Are there products for which licences are issued on condition that goods should be exported and not sold in the domestic market?
Nuestras autorizaciones no son condicionadas. Únicamente deben cumplir con los requisitos descritos anteriormente.
Q7. Where there is no quantitative limit on importation of a product or on imports from a particular country:
No hay establecido límites cuantitativos.
Q7.a. How far in advance of importation must application for a licence be made? Can licences be obtained within a shorter time-limit or for goods arriving at the port without a licence (for example, owing to inadvertency)?
Las solicitudes deben hacerse en un tiempo mínimo de 15 días, para asociar la autorización del MAGP a una DAI de SENAE. Caso contrario nuestra autorización caduca y no podrá ser asociada a ninguna DAI.
Q7.b. Can a licence be granted immediately on request?
No hay ampliaciones del plazo de vigencia de una autorización.
Q7.c. Are there any limitations as to the period of the year during which application for licence and/or importation may be made? If so, explain.
No hay limitaciones. Las solicitudes pueden hacerse los 365 días del año.
Q7.d. Is consideration of licence applications effected by a single administrative organ? Or must the application be passed on to other organs for visa, note or approval? If so, which? Does the importer have to approach more than one administrative organ?
Quien revisa es el Ministerio de Agricultura, Ganadería y Pesca, a través de la Subsecretaría de Producción Forestal. Se emite la autorización que es el documento de control previo para que finalmente SENAE el documento final de autorización de importación.
Q8. Under what circumstances may an application for a licence be refused other than failure to meet the ordinary criteria? Are the reasons for any refusal given to the applicant? Have applicants a right of appeal in the event of refusal to issue a licence and, if so, to what bodies and under what procedures?
No existe ninguna circunstancia para negar la autorización de importación emitida por el MAGP.
Eligibility of Importers to Apply for Licence
Q9. Are all persons, firms and institutions eligible to apply for licences: (If not, is there a system of registration of persons or firms permitted to engage in importation? What persons or firms are eligible? Is there a registration fee? Is there a published list of authorized importers?) a) under restrictive licensing systems? b) under non-restrictive systems?
Todas las personas naturales y jurídicas tienen derecho a realizar importaciones, siempre y cuando cumplan con los requisitos establecidos para el efecto.
Documentational and Other Requirements for Application for Licence
Q10. What information is required in applications? Submit a sample form. What documents is the importer required to supply with the application?
En el siguiente link encuentran un paso a paso de la solicitud a realizar en el ECUAPASS-SENAE. En la solicitud deben cargar certificado de origen y permiso fitosanitario por AGROCALIDAD :
https://spf.agricultura.gob.ec/spf/manuales/Instructivo_VUE_%20MAG_SENAE.pdf
Q11. What documents are required upon actual importation?
Los requisitos que necesita el MAGP son: certificado de origen y permiso fitosanitario por AGROCALIDAD.
Q12. Is there any licensing fee or administrative charge? If so, what is the amount of the fee or charge?
El MAGP no cobra por emitir la autorización de importación.
Q13. Is there any deposit or advance payment requirement associated with the issue of licences? If so, state the amount or rate, whether it is refundable, the period of retention and the purpose of the requirement.
No hay costos por la autorización de importación.
Conditions of Licensing
Q14. What is the period of validity of a licence? Can the validity of a licence be extended? How?
La autorización de importación tiene 15 días de validez.
Q15. Is there any penalty for the non-utilization of a licence or a portion of a licence?
La normativa no contempla sanción, sin embargo, si el usuario no hace uso de la autorización, este debe solicitar su anulación.
Q16. Are licences transferable between importers? If so, are any limitations or conditions attached to such transfer?
No son transferibles.
Q17. Are any other conditions attached to the issue of a licence? a) for products subject to quantitative restriction? b) for products not subject to quantitative restriction?
No existen más condiciones, que cumplir con los requisitos.
Other Procedural Requirements
Q18. Are there any other administrative procedures, apart from import licensing and similar administrative procedures, required prior to importation?
No está sujeta a otros trámites administrativos.
Q19. Is foreign exchange automatically provided by the banking authorities for goods to be imported? Is a licence required as a condition to obtaining foreign exchange? Is foreign exchange always available to cover licences issued? What formalities must be fulfilled for obtaining the foreign exchange?
No aplica.