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Importing to Spain
Customs duty, VAT, and import regulations — updated 2026
Key facts at a glance
Customs authority
Agencia Tributaria (AEAT)
De minimis threshold
€150 (~$165 USD)
VAT / sales tax
IVA (Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido) at 21% standard rate
Typical duty range
0–12% EU Common Customs Tariff
Code system
8-digit CN codes — EU standard
Currency
EUR
⚡ 2026 tariff update
EU Common Customs Tariff applies to all non-EU imports. IVA raised awareness post-e-commerce boom.
Overview
Spain applies EU Common Customs rules. The port of Algeciras is one of Europe's busiest, handling significant Mediterranean trade. IVA at 21% applies to most imports, with reduced rates of 10% on food and 4% on basic necessities like bread and medicine.
Import process
1. Goods enter via Spanish port or airport
2. DUA (Documento Único Administrativo) filed electronically
3. EU duty + 21% IVA calculated
4. Payment and release
5. Typical clearance 1–3 days
Practical tips
✓ Spain is a major entry point for Latin American goods into Europe
✓ Register EORI before importing commercially
✓ IVA-registered businesses can deduct import IVA against output IVA
✓ Check TARIC for specific duty rates — some goods have suspensions
⛔ Restricted & prohibited goods
CITES species, certain food without sanitary certificate, counterfeit goods
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