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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.
Authorities · Licensing · Sanctions

Free calculators for Spain trade

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.

Spain's key trading partners

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.

Country data compiled from WCO HS, WTO tariff schedules, national customs authorities and central banks. Duty, tax and regulatory information is decision-support only - always confirm with a licensed customs broker or your bank before acting.