Shipping Rates
Standard shipments under the 4x4 System are charged at $10 per pound.
Additional charges may apply for:
Customs fees
Passenger transportation
Oversized packages
Restricted items
Special handling
Passenger Transportation
Some shipments cannot travel with our regular cargo service.
These include oversized items, prescription medications, or items requiring special handling.
For these shipments:
APshipping may require full payment or a deposit before transportation is arranged.
Passenger transportation cannot be scheduled until payment requirements are met.
Customs Clearance
All shipments entering Ecuador are subject to customs inspection.
APshipping cannot guarantee customs processing times.
Government taxes and duties remain the customer's responsibility.
Delivery
Customers will be notified when their shipment is ready.
Please arrange payment promptly to avoid delays.
Storage Policy
Limited storage is available.
Packages should be claimed as soon as possible after notification.
Abandoned Packages
Packages remaining unpaid or unclaimed for more than 60 days after notification are considered abandoned.
APshipping reserves the right to:
sell
donate
dispose of
or otherwise use abandoned property
to recover shipping, customs, transportation, storage, and administrative costs.
Returns
Returns requested before shipment are subject to:
$25 handling fee (not packed)
$35 handling fee (already packed)
Shipping carrier charges are additional.
Restricted Items
Customers are responsible for ensuring that purchased items may legally enter Ecuador.
If unsure, contact APshipping before purchasing.
Customer Responsibility
Customers are responsible for:
Providing accurate recipient information
Paying all shipping charges
Paying customs charges
Responding to communication regarding their shipment