Documentation to import a vehicle
Documents to submit to customs and how to calculate the customs debt
Customs duty
At Customs you will have to satisfy the customs duties and taxes applicable in mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands (VAT) or in the Canary Islands. (IGIC)
Currently, as a general rule, the tariff types are as follows:
CARS: general case: 10%
MOTORCYCLES not exceeding 250 cm3: 8%.
MOTORCYCLES greater than or equal to 250 cm3: 6%
Do not forget that only by consulting the TARIC, once you classify the merchandise, you will be able to know the type of tariff to pay, as well as the applicable commercial policy. Check it in the procedures on this page.
New vehicles are considered to be those that are less than six months old from the date of first registration or with a mileage of no more than 6,000. You must pay Value Added Tax (VAT): in general terms: 21% if you reside in mainland Spain or the Balearic Islands.
Residents in the Canary Islands will have to pay the Canarian General Indirect Tax (IGIC): 13.5% vehicles, caravans and motorhomes; 9.5% passenger cars <de 11 caballos fiscales; 7% adaptable mixed vehicles (up to 1,8000cm high).
Consult the VAT and IGIC regulations to find out the rates in force at the time you import.
Used vehicles are considered to be those that are more than 6 months old from the date of first registration and have mileage greater than 6,000 km. You must pay the Value Added Tax (VAT) upon importation, if You reside in mainland Spain or the Balearic Islands and if you are a resident in the Canary Islands you must pay the General Indirect Canary Islands Tax (IGIC).