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PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED GOODS

Articles such as firearms, ammunition, and antique objects d'art require special permits. Foodstuff & alcoholic beverages should only be shipped in moderate quantities.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

(only apply to shipments originating from outside the EUROPEAN UNION )

Household Goods shipments may be imported into Spain without paying duty provided that they have been used and are imported no later than 12 months after the owner has obtained a Residence / Work Permit in Spain. A shipment arriving after this deadline requires additional formalities and would be subject to extra expenses and delays. 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.

AUTOMOBILES

Require the Title or Registration documents as best proof of ownership and time in use. Liability insurance on automobiles must be valid at time of import. Under above conditions import is duty / tax free provided the owner obtains residency. This is valid for driving for 6 months after which you must apply for Spanish registration. On registration you will be required to pay registration tax (rate is 13% of CIF value).

PETS

Do not have to go into quarantine provided that they have current vaccination certificates although quarantine may be required for unusual pets.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY THE SPANISH CUSTOMS AUTHORITIES FOR DUTY FREE IMPORTATION INTO SPAIN

DOCUMENTATION	SPANISH CITIZENS	FOREIGN CITIZENS	FOREIGN DIPLOMATS
1. Valid passport of property owner.	NEEDED	NEEDED	NEEDED
2. Signed Inventory List in Spanish language *	NEEDED	NEEDED	NEEDED
3. Application forms for duty free importation (made available to owner in our office).	NEEDED	NEEDED	NEEDED
4. Proof of previous residence outside Spain **	More than one year	More than one year	N/A
5. A = Census certificate in Spain (Alta del pradr�n) B = First Residence / Work permit card in Spain.	A = NEEDED B = NOT NEEDED	NEEDED	N/A
If Residence permit is not available.	N/A	Bank Guarantee (*)	N/A
6. House Title or official rental contract (only for Secondary residence/holiday homes)	NEEDED	NEEDED	N/A
7. Diplomatic franchise by Spanish Government	N/A	N/A	NEEDED

*Consular stamps on inventory are not required.

** Issued by local authorities at origin. Some foreign Consulates in Spain can also supply this document. Spanish citizens must also cancel their residence at the Spanish Consulate at origin.

(*) Bank Guarantee on 50% of declared value on inventory. This guarantee is redeemable if Residence/Work Permit is produced to Customs within 12 months of Customs clearance date. Guarantees are only placable by the Importers. We provide sample forms.

Important: This information is intended for general guidance and all T.I.M.N. members are entitled to reproduce this information and any contributions are welcomed. T.I.M.N. cannot however take responsibility for any errors or omissions or for any loss or damage that may occur from its use. As such it is advisable to contact the nearest customs office for Spain for full and current information prior to importation.