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Spain Import & Export Toolkit
Spain is EU's #5 economy and a Mediterranean logistics gateway. This hub covers LC cost in EUR/USD, EU tariff mechanics, 21% IVA and AEAT (Agencia Tributaria) clearance.
Currency
EUR (Euro)
IVA (VAT)
21% standard, 10% and 4% reduced
Charged on CIF + duty. Deferred IVA (IVA diferido) available for monthly filers - avoids border cash outlay.
Duty regime
EU Common Customs Tariff with EU-wide FTAs. TARIC applies.
Regulatory deep-dive
Spain import & export regulations →
Spain import/export rules: AEAT customs, SGDCE dual-use licensing, EU CBAM & sanctions, SOIVRE inspection.
Also see compare Spain vs other markets →
Free calculators for Spain trade
LC Cost Calculator →
All-in bank charges on a Letter of Credit.
Usance LC Interest →
Deferred payment cost with correct ACT/360 or ACT/365 basis.
Import Duty & Tax →
Duty, VAT/GST and landed cost per HS code.
Landed Cost by HS & Country →
Interactive duty + VAT/GST + Incoterm split for this destination.
CIF ↔ FOB Converter →
Convert between CIF, FOB and landed cost.
HS Code Lookup →
Search harmonised classification codes.
CBM & Container →
Volume, weight and container utilisation.
Incoterms 2020 Visualiser →
Cost, risk and document split across all 11 rules.
Multi-Currency Invoice →
FX spread and cross-currency invoice value.
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Major ports & gateways
- · Algeciras - #1 transhipment in the Mediterranean
- · Valencia - top-5 EU container port
- · Barcelona
- · Bilbao
- · Las Palmas (Canary Islands)
Top exports
- · Cars & auto parts
- · Refined petroleum
- · Machinery
- · Pharmaceuticals
- · Fruits & vegetables
- · Olive oil & wine
- · Footwear & apparel
Top imports
- · Crude petroleum & natural gas
- · Cars & auto parts
- · Machinery
- · Electronics
- · Chemicals
- · Iron & steel
Trade finance in Spain
- · EUR LC usance uses ACT/360.
- · Spanish banks (Santander, BBVA, CaixaBank, Sabadell) are strong regional LC issuers, especially into LATAM.
- · CESCE provides Spanish state-backed export credit insurance.
Customs & duty in Spain
- · Spain uses EU CN 8-digit. AEAT e-clearance is used for all customs declarations.
- · Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla are outside the EU VAT and excise territory - separate IGIC / IPSI tax regimes apply.
Incoterms 2020 practice in Spain
- · CIF Algeciras / Valencia / Barcelona is common for imports. FCA / CIP for container exports.
HS commodity guides for Spain
Classification, duty and worked landed-cost examples for the commodity families most active on Spain's trade lanes.
HS 61 & 62Consumer goods
HS Code for Textiles & Apparel (Chapters 61 and 62) into Spain →
HS 85Electronics
HS Code for Electronics (Chapter 85) into Spain →
HS 84Industrial
HS Code for Industrial Machinery (Chapter 84) into Spain →
HS 30Regulated
HS Code for Pharmaceuticals (Chapter 30) into Spain →
HS 72Metals
HS Code for Iron & Steel (Chapter 72) into Spain →
HS 2709Energy
HS Code for Crude Oil (HS 2709) into Spain →
HS 2710Energy
HS Code for Petroleum Products (HS 2710) into Spain →
HS 31Agricultural
HS Code for Fertilizers (Chapter 31) into Spain →
Spain's key trading partners
China toolkit →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
United States toolkit →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
United Kingdom toolkit →
VAT · 20% standard, 5% reduced, 0% zero-rated
Germany toolkit →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
India toolkit →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
United Arab Emirates toolkit →
VAT · 5% standard
Frequently asked questions
What is IVA diferido?
Deferred import VAT in Spain - monthly IVA filers can pay import IVA on the periodic return instead of at the border, improving cash flow. Requires prior application to AEAT.