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Importing Cars to Spain

Complete guide on importing Japanese vehicles directly to Spain

Importing a used Japanese car to Spain with Washin Auto: choose your vehicle, we prepare the export documents and ship it to your port, then you clear customs and register locally. Age limit: -. Typical shipping time: 34-41 Days (Container).

Year Restriction

-

Destination Port

Barcelona, Pasajes, Santander

Time of Shipment

34-41 Days (Container)

Vessel Schedule

Container (Weekly)

Shipping Line

Arkas Spain

Inspection

ITV

Rules & Regulations

Used Car Import Rules & Regulations in Spain

Left Hand Drive Vehicles

Importation of left-hand drive vehiclesis permitted in Spain.

Inspection

In order to register a vehicle there are certain documents which are needed for the car to undergo an inspection known as the ‘ITV’ (inspeccion tecnica de vehiculos). These tests can only be carried out at an official ITV testing station and an appointment is required.

Roadworthiness Inspection

It is important for the vehicle to pass the Spanish inspeccion tecnica de vehiculos (ITV) test in order to receive permanent registration number. If a vehicle fails the test, necessary repairs must be done on the vehicle within two months of the test.

If the vehicle is not tested again during the two month period, then the vehicle may get deregistered. In case of classic cars, there is a special test required as well as a certificate of authenticity to be issued by the regional authorities (comunidad autonoma)

Duties & Taxes

Used Cars Import Duties And Taxes in Spain

The following taxes are implemented on the used vehicles:

  • 21 percent VAT (IVA), payable at customs offices.
  • Registration tax (Impuesto sobre Determinados Medios de Transporte) of 0 to 14.75 percent based on the vehicle's CO2 emissions (See above). To register, Application form 476 from the Spanish Customs Office should be completed online at the Agencia Tributaria.

Residents coming to live in Spain permanently and have owned the vehicle for minimum period of six months and have previously paid VAT are exempted from duties. Application for exemption must be made within the month of the date of issue of residence permit. Importers should present a certificate of non-residence from their previous country.

Vehicle Registration in Spain

Once the vehicle passes the customs, it should get registered at the nearest provisional traffic department (Jefatura Provincial de Trafico), which will first issue you a temporary license plate. These plates are valid for limited period of days, generally 10 days. For vehicle registration, following documents are required :

  • Original and copy of passport.
  • Residence proof plus original NIE number certificate
  • Original vehicle registration and proof of ownership
  • Proof of Spanish motor vehicle liability insurance (seguro de vehiculos)
  • EC certificate of conformity or homologacion
  • Proof of payment of road tax (Impuesto sobre Vehiculos de Traccion Mecanica)
  • Proof of technical vehicle inspection

Documentation

Used Cars Import Documentation in Spain

  • Original Certificate of Title and Registration
  • Original Commercial/Purchase Invoice
  • Copy of Passport
  • Identification Card “Documento Nacional de Identidad”
  • Drivers License & International Insurance Policy (green card)
  • Liability Insurance – current policy at origin
  • Valid plates

Additional documents for permanent import

  • Change of Residence Certificate – for returning Spanish nationals
  • Residence Permit – for foreigners
  • Certificate of CIF value of vehicle in Spain

Import Consultation Request

Our import specialists can guide you through the entire process and ensure compliance with your country's regulations

Import Process Overview

Understanding the step-by-step process of importing a Japanese vehicle

1

Choose Your Vehicle

Browse our inventory and select the perfect Japanese car for your needs

2

Documentation

We help you prepare all necessary export and import documents

3

Shipping & Logistics

Secure shipping arrangements to your destination port

4

Local Clearance

Customs clearance and registration in your country