The National Customs Service of Ecuador has recently
created the Specific Task Force and the Customs Surveillance Corps
to combat counterfeiting and smuggling, which seriously affect
legitimate business activities as well as the
Treasury.
A large majority of the counterfeit goods in Ecuador and in
other countries of the region are imported, so those who introduce
such items in the marketplace are in the majority of cases are
committing the offence of dealing in contraband.
The local production of counterfeits in Ecuador, especially
luxury brands and electronic products, is low. Therefore, most of
the counterfeit products of recognized or luxury brands (wallets,
watches, clothing, electronics, cell phone accessories, etc.) are
manufactured outside Ecuador and their entry into the country is
almost always illegal.
