Household Goods Logistics

Spain Customs Information – Hercules Worldwide

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

• Spain:
  • Original or legalized copy (by Spanish Consulate) Passport, include last entry stamp
  • Spanish identification card (D.N.I.)
  • Residence visa
  • Original Work/residence permit
    • Requires a bank guarantee if work/residence permit not available
  • Certificate of origin/certificate of residence change (Asunto Cambio Residencia); can obtain from local city hall.
  • Residence purchase/rental agreement stating minimum rent of 2 years
  • Letter from employer declaring employment in Spain
  • Consular registration
  • Fiscal identification number (N.I.E.)
  • Non-Spanish citizens require a consular or residence resign from origin declaring have canceled his/her residence at origin
  • Customs application for duty-free import
  • Authorization letter allowing destination agent to clear shipment
  • Detailed inventory list written in Spanish; provide 2 copies signed & dated and legalized by Spanish Consulate at origin, also provide values
    • Required to list all contents of cartons and state goods have not been used for more than 6 months, include make, model and serial number for all major appliances.
  • May require a purchase inventory for appliances
• Canary Islands:
  • Original passport, including last entry stamp by police or photocopy legalized by a Notary Public
  • Original certificate of Domicile, can obtain from local Town Hall
  • N.I.E. number (original identification number)
  • Original flight tickets
  • Original inventory listed in Spanish, include valuation and signature of customer
  • Original rental contract or Escritura-Title Deed to property
  • Application of residence
• ALL ISLANDS MAY VARY IN REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
• All shipments not properly documented will be assessed taxes and import duties at values determined by Spanish customs; may face long delays and additional charges.
• IF NO CLEARANCE PROCEDURES ENSUE BECAUSE LACK OF DOCUMENTS, SHIPMENT SUBJECT TO AUCTION BY SPANISH CUSTOMS AFTER 1 MONTH.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

• SHIPMENT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL CUSTOMER PROVIDES ALL DOCUMENTS AND IS IN SPAIN
• Used household goods may import duty-free if:
  • Owned for at least 6 months (EC countries 3 months) before arriving in Spain, and if customer can prove ownership for this time.
  • Will not be sold, traded or disposed of for at least 1 year upon arriving in Spain
  • Contents correspond to customer’s status
  • Used household goods required to be imported no later than 12 months after have obtained work/residence permit
• Imported shipment required to arrive no later than 3 months after customer. If arrives later, a special permit is required and will result in additional charges and delays.

RESTRICTED ITEMS/DUTIABLE

• New items
• Tobacco products
• Special permit is required for import of antiques, art objects, foodstuffs and ammunition
• Alcohol

PROHIBITED ITEMS

• Require special permit from the Spanish Police for weapons and ammunition; can be obtained from Direccion General de la Guardia Civil
  • Must include a complete description with caliber, model, serial number, and so on
  • Spanish Police will hold until permission is granted
• Drugs
• Plants
• Cleaning fluid
• Pornographic materials

MOTOR VEHICLES

• Duty-free import allowed for limited time of 6 months. Upon application for permanent permit, import duties and taxes subject to payment.
• Must have lived outside of Spain for minimum of 12 months; 6 months for EC countries.
• Vehicle must have been used by owner for at least 6 months prior to import
• Modifications which alter original design are prohibited
• Must obtain Spanish vehicle registration, along with a temporary permit; can retrieve these at customs.
• The following documents are required for import:
  • Certificate of ownership or purchase invoice
  • Title or registration
  • Circulation permit
  • Tax receipt
  • Valid liability insurance
  • License plates from country of origin
  • Identification card
  • Residence card or passport
  • Valid insurance
  • ALL DOCUMENTS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE ORIGINALS

**NOTE- all customs regulations and procedures are subject to change at any time. The above customs information is provided as a brief summary of Spain customs regulations and applies only to household goods shipments, and is for your general guidance. Hercules Worldwide is not liable for any damage, delays, duties, costs, taxes or other detrimental events resulting from non-compliance, omissions or errors. Always check full requirements and restrictions with the local embassy or consulate. **