Lane Spain
When it comes to importing or exporting, from or to Spain, most strategically placed and hectic locations.
One of Europe’s most strategically placed and hectic locations.
As a structural part of our operation, we have a presence in more than 180 countries globally and Spain is one of our specialty trade lanes.
We have extensive experience in international shipments in all ports and airports, carrying out transportation from origin to destination.
General Data Spain 2021
- It’s capital is Madrid.
- The most important cities in addition to the capital are: Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla, Zaragoza, Malaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Bilbao.
- The population is 47.39 million people.
- The official language is Spanish.
- The official currency is the Euro (EUR).
Seaports and airports.
The main seaports in Spain are: Valencia, Algeciras, Barcelona, Las Palmas, Castellon and Bilbao.
The most important airports are: Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas (MAD), Bilbao (BIO), Seville-San Pablo (SVQ), Malaga-Costa del Sol (AGP) and Valencia (VLC ).
Spain – Imports and Exports
- Documentation
When importing or exporting, from or to Spain, certain aspects must be considered.
It is important to have the necessary documentation to be able to enter / exit merchandise.
Here we share the list of documents that will be requested, with which we will gladly help you:
- Commercial invoice of the goods
- Certificate of origin
- Detailed packing list (content and type of goods)
- Transport documents according to route: Bill of lading (Maritime) / Airway bill (Air) / Carta Porte (Land)
- Insurance policy
- Marking the country of origin
- Trademark and industrial property registration
- INTRASTAT document, statistical report on the entry and exit of goods between the countries of the European Union.
- Letter of instructions for Customs Agent
- Customs documents (carried out by a Customs Agent for the clearance of merchandise)
To avoid reprocessing, the packing list should be as detailed as possible. It is important to avoid the use of general descriptions such as “other” or “miscellaneous”, as they can lead to re-inspections by the authorities and unnecessary withholdings.
- Restrictions
- There are limiting guidelines for merchandise that can enter the European Economic Area and therefore Spain freely.
- Special authorization and import permits are required, such as the CE marking of the European Commission, for products such as: Agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, health products, electronic devices, machinery, cosmetics and antiques, defense material, dangerous chemicals among others.
- Within the category of prohibited objects, are used goods, since a commercial invoice is required, among them: Personal Vehicles, clothing, accessories, tires, machinery; used, as well as any substance, waste or toxic residue, cultural property, specimens of flora and fauna in danger of extinction and war material (weapons, ammunition and similar material).
- Customs duties and fees are generally based on the full value of the cargo. That is why you must present complete and detailed documentation so that the value is estimated with the greatest efficiency.
- In SCL we will make sure you have everything to facilitate customs clearance, since we have certified agents so you can relax.
ROUTES
ESPAÑA
Do you have cargo to transport to or from Spain?
We have extensive experience in international shipping at all ports and airports, providing transportation from origin to final destination.
MOVED LOAD VOLUME
In 2023, Spain transported around 550 million tons of cargo
Economy
In 2023, Spain’s GDP was approximately 1.5 trillion dollars
Market Size
Spain has a population of 47.5 million inhabitants.
Main Business Partners
European Union (France, Germany, Italy), United Kingdom, United States, China, and Morocco.
Key points of logistics
PORTS
Port of Algeciras, Port of Valencia, Port of Barcelona.
Airports
Madrid-Barajas (MAD), Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), Palma de Mallorca (PMI), Málaga-Costa del Sol (AGP).
DOCUMENTS
Avoid rework!
We can help you get your documentation in order
- Commercial invoice for the goods.
- Exporter Registry by Sector (In the case of alcoholic beverages, energy drinks, cigarettes, iron minerals, among others).
- Certificate of Origin
- Detailed packing list (content and type of goods).
- Transport documents by mode: Bill of lading (Maritime) / Airway bill (Aerial) / Waybill (Land).
- Insurance policy
- Non-tariff regulations documents for both Mexico and the destination country.
- Marking of the country of origin.
- Documents of non-tariff regulations both in Mexico and in the destination country.
- Instructions for Customs Agent
- Customs documents (prepared by Customs Agent for the clearance of goods).
We are here to make everything run smoothly
So consider these restrictions if Spain is a market you want to start working in
There are restrictive guidelines for goods that can enter the country freely. Special authorization and import permits are required for products such as: Agriculture, processed food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, antiques, defense materials, hazardous chemicals, and cultural goods, among others.
Within the category of prohibited items, used goods are included, as a commercial invoice is required. This includes: Vehicles, clothing, accessories, tires, machinery; used, as well as any toxic substance, waste, or residue.
Generally, customs duties and fees are based on the total value of the cargo. Therefore, it is essential to have complete and detailed documentation so that the value can be estimated as accurately as possible.
At SCL, we will help you keep everything in order to facilitate customs clearance, as we have certified agents so you don’t have to worry.
You might also be interested in our article on Spain’s most imported products to Mexico.
