Spain Customs info

A shipment arriving after this deadline requires additional formalities and would be subject to extra expenses and delays. Household Goods shipments may be imported into Spain without paying duty provided that they have been used and are imported no later than one year after the customer has obtained a Residence / Work Permit in Spain. Most probably its VAT and duty-free admission will be denied. Duty will be applied to new household goods and any such items found within a declaration of used household goods will render the whole shipment rejected for free admission.

Documents Required
1. For the Canary Islands:
Original Passport with last entry stamp by the Police or photocopy of same legalized by a Notary Public
Original Certificate of Domicile obtained from the local Town Hall
Original N.I.E. Number - identification number Could take 2-3 weeks to obtain
Original Flight tickets on entry
Original Inventory in Spanish with a valuation signed by Customer
Original Rental Contract -Title Deed to property

Application of Residence
2. All Islands can vary in required documentation
3. For Spain:
a. Original Passport with last entry stamp
b. Spanish Identification Card (D.N.I.)
c. Residence Visa
d. Residence/Original Work Permit
4. Shipments not properly documented will be assessed import duties and taxes, at values determined by Spanish Customs and face lengthy delays and additional charges
5. If clearance procedures are not initiated because of lack of documents, shipment may be subject to auction by Spanish by Spanish customs after one month.

Vehicle/ Car
1. Including motorcycles and motor scooters
2. Duty-free import may be allowed for limited time (six months); import duties and taxes will be payable upon

application for permanent permit
3. Customer must have resided outside Spain for at least twelve months (six months for EC countries)
4. Must have been used by customer minimum of six months
5. Modifications that alter original design are prohibited
6. Temporary permit can be obtained at Customs (valid for six months),
Customer must obtain Spanish Vehicle Registration within this time

Documents required
Purchase Invoice or Certificate of Membership
Registration or Title
Circulation Permit
Tax Receipt
Liability Insurance on auto must be valid and running
License plates from country of origin
Identification Card
Passport or Residence Card
Title issued under the member's name
Valid Insurance
Originals are required for above documents

Prohibited Items
1. Weapons and ammunition (need special permit from the Spanish Police, obtained by the owner from "Direccion General de la Guardia Civil")
a. complete description such as model, caliber, serial number, etc. are required
b. Spanish Police will retain it until final permission is granted
2. Drugs
3. Pornographic material
4. Cleaning Fluids
5. Paints

Live Animals and Plants
Dogs, cats, birds, etc. allowed with Health and Vaccination Certificate from veterinarian.

Note: Customs regulations are subject to change at any time. The proceeding information is a brief summary of customs regulations applicable to household goods shipments to this destination and is being provided for general guidance to assist our customers. Since such regulations are subject to change without notice, mymovingguide.com can only offer guidance but cannot be responsible for miss-advice. Please contact the consulate or embassy representing the country to which you are moving to determine the applicable rules, regulations and laws to which your shipment will be subject.