• Shipped fresh from Ecuador with DHL International
• Parcel preparation time is 1-4 workdays
• DHL delivers in 5-10 workdays
• Pay with a credit card, PayPal, Revolut, bank transfer, Western Union or MoneyGram.

GUIDE ON Ordering and shipping mapacho tobacco from Ecuador

How is the Mapacho shipped

At the moment, one option for shipping is available: DHL Express, a reliable and fast service.

How to pay for a mapacho tobacco parcel

You can pay for the goods in advance using the following services:

• Debit card (through PayPal gate)
• PayPal
• Western Union
• Bank transfer to Wise.com account
• Transfer via Revolut app

Country restrictions and customs issues for mapacho from Ecuador

We have 15+ years of experience shipping tobacco rolls for ceremonial use worldwide with great results. Almost 100% of the rolls are successfully delivered. However, some countries can be problematic.

No problems at all: United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Taiwan, Costa Rica

Mostly no problems: European Union except countries listed below.

Somehow problematic: Canada (see below), Mexico.

Quite problematic: New Zeland, Czech Republic, Slovakia. We can still ship, provided you set your payment method to BANK TRANSFER, not PayPal/debit card.

We never ship to: Australia, Turkey, Russia

In Canada, if you have to go into customs, it’s because they already know it’s tobacco. It is best to get an advance trade ruling for the tariff classification. It falls under “unmanufactured tobacco since it is composed of cured tobacco leaves that have been stemmed/stripped but are not ready for smoking. partly or wholly stemmed/stripped.” They see the effort and appreciate it. Of course they want it labelled tobacco, but they understand why that is difficult with carriers (DHL cannot deliver tobacco in Canada and you will need to get it personally). The duties and taxes may differ a lot in different provinces. In BC, duties and taxes for 1 roll are approx. $550CDN. In Alberta it may be much less around $20.

Important:
There is no guarantee that you will be able to receive this product in case the customs in your country seize it. Sometimes additional charges such as taxes may be applied by the customs in your country and it is your responsibility to pay them. DHL may also reject to deliver the parcel if it is led to believe this product is undeliverable.  In such cases, there is NO MONEY RETURN and NO PARCEL RETURN, as parcels returning to us have high import fees. It is the customer who is taking the risk by having this product shipped to his or her country. By proceeding with the order, you are accepting our no money return and no product return policy. Before we whip your parcel, we will ask you to agree on this policy.

Labeling

We always attach a printed invoice to the parcel as well as a digital one, which describes the content so that the customs can identify it easily. A mapacho roll is labeled as "INCENSE", and includes this product code and  price $20 USD per roll. After shipping a roll, we send you an e-mail confirmation including the tracking number and invoice. This way of labeling has proven to be effective.

If you want to label your product in a different way, just tell us while creating your order using the "comments" field or send us an email. If you want it to be declared with different value other than $20 USD in your invoice (such as the real value you bought it for), just let us know.

Due to the nature of this product, there are no certificates accompanying it, such as phytosanitary certificate, or fumigation certificate. Such certificates are required ony sometimes, case-to-case, and only in some countries. We cannot assist with such certificates and we cannot take responsibility for parcel that are not delivered because of lack of certificates.

Tracking

Shortly after shipping, we send you an e-mail confirmation that includes the tracking number. You can track this parcel online at DHL website. Very often, DHL emails end up in spam folders of our clients. Before you ask us for tracking code, please search your email spam folders for any DHL emails.

Mapacho TOBACCO from Ecuador FAQ

Is this Mapacho organic?

We make sure our rolls are 100% organic, chemical-free, additive-free, and ceremonial grade. The tobacco plants used in the making of our rolls are planted in rainforest permaculture gardens of the kichwa indigenous people, long distances from towns or any sources of pollution. The Napo province is known as one of the cleanest places on the planet, having an abundance of virgin forests, crystalline rivers, and perfectly clean air. No chemicals are applied in the gardens, only fire ashes may be used to fertilize the soil. Absolutely no chemical pesticides are used. Instead, the owner of the plantation takes care of the plants on daily basis, visiting the field and removing any harmful insects manually. It is required to visit the field at least every 1-3 days to avoid the plants being eaten by the insects. Tobacco fields are small (about 0,5 ha each) and there are other medicinal plants or edible crops on the field, making the garden diverse, healthy and plague-free. In the process of making the roll, no additives and absolutely no chemicals are used. Rolls are treated by smoke by being placed above the household fire.

What is the difference between Ecuadorian rolls and classic Peruvian mapacho?

Aguardiente (sugar cane liquor) is not used in the process of making our rolls, unlike in Peru. This results in different taste and smell. Ecuadorian tobacco is more earthy and less perfumed/sweet. Without alcohol, the mapacho is more fit for medicinal use.

A different way of wrapping the mapacho roll: Strings made of Morete (Aguaje) plant are used instead of bark that is common for Peruvian mapacho. The strings allow the tobacco to be easily tied and sealed after each use.

This mapacho is very strong and high on nicotine, much more potent than Peruvian mapacho.

Rolls are cured hanging above the fire for at least 1 week. This makes them very long-lasting and prevents mold. A package that returned after 1 year still had great quality and strong rolls inside.

In the Shuar tribe territory, our mapacho rolls have been highly valued by the uwishin (shamans). They call this type of tobacco Tsaank.

How should I store mapacho?

In the humidity of the jungle, we store the rolls hanging above the fire pit, so that smoke can gently cure them over time. In an urban environment, it is best to store tobacco in dry conditions, wrapped in paper (never plastic bags) to avoid mold growing on it. You can sun-dry them regularly or cure them in smoke. When tobacco dries, it may lose some of its strength. But having weaker tobacco is better than letting mold spoil it. Another proven method of storing is chop ing it into pieces, wrap each piece separately in a ziplock and then deep freeze all pieces. Then you take out and unfreeze only the needed amount of mapacho.

What are the medicinal uses of this tobacco?

This tobacco is a great and potent medicine if you know how to use it. It can also be a poison or a tool of black magic when not used properly. If you want to learn more about the medicinal uses of tobacco, you can visit is at our healing center Feather Crown in Ecuador, follow us on YouTube for future videos. We use this tobacco medicinally:

Relieve cramps in the belly due to food intoxication or menstruation
Heal insect bites
Heal skin diseases such as rashes and eczemas
Heal sinusitis issues
Heal tobacco and other drug addictions
Relax stiff muscles
Remove stress
Potentiate other healing plants effects

Shamanic use by the yachaks (wise men) of Ecuador

Healing spirit energy transfers
Remove negative energies from the body
Prepare the apprentice for contact with spirits
Remove harm inflicted by other people (envy, bad eye, brujos)
Remove past traumas
Remove fears and phobias
Strengthen the spiritual force of the yachak
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