Importing Into 🇪🇸 Spain
De Minimis Threshold
US$165
€150 EUR
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
EU de minimis rules apply: €150 for customs duty. VAT applies to all goods regardless of value since July 2021. IVA (Spanish VAT) is collected at import. Canary Islands (outside EU VAT area) have their own tax — IGIC (7%).
As of: 2021-07-01
VAT / GST on Imports
21%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | Customs Import Declaration (EU SAD / DUA in Spain) |
| 02 | Commercial Invoice |
| 03 | Packing List |
| 04 | Airway Bill or Bill of Lading |
| 05 | EUR.1 or Invoice Declaration (for EU FTA preference) |
| 06 | Import Licence (for agricultural goods, textiles, dual-use) |
| 07 | Phytosanitary / Health certificate (for plants, foods from outside EU) |
| 08 | CITES permit (for protected species) |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms and weapons (Guardia Civil authorisation required)
- ⚠Certain medicines (AEMPS — Spanish Drug Agency authorisation)
- ⚠Food products from outside EU (subject to SPS checks)
- ⚠Plants and plant products (phytosanitary certificate from non-EU)
- ⚠Cultural and artistic goods (may require export certificate from origin country)
- ⚠Endangered species (CITES permits)
- ⚠Certain chemicals
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Narcotics and controlled substances
- ✗Counterfeit goods
- ✗Pornographic material involving minors
- ✗Products from endangered species without CITES permits
- ✗Weapons without permits
Special Notes
- 01Spain is an EU member — no customs for intra-EU trade. These rules apply to imports from outside the EU.
- 02IVA (VAT) is 21% standard, 10% reduced, 4% super-reduced.
- 03The Canary Islands (Gran Canaria, Tenerife, etc.) are NOT in the EU VAT territory — IGIC (7%) applies instead of VAT, and duty-free shopping is different.
- 04Ceuta and Melilla are Spanish territories in Africa outside both EU customs and VAT territory.
- 05Spain's SILICIE system tracks alcohol and tobacco for excise purposes.
- 06EU sanctions against Russia affect imports of many Russian products.
Documented Import Rules
Vape / E-Cigarette
🇪🇸 Spain
Vape / E-Cigarette requires declaration / permit for personal import into Spain.
Alcohol / Spirits
🇪🇸 Spain
Alcohol / Spirits requires declaration / permit for personal import into Spain.
Tobacco Cigarettes
🇪🇸 Spain
Tobacco Cigarettes requires declaration / permit for personal import into Spain.
CBD Oil
🇪🇸 Spain
CBD Oil is generally prohibited for personal import into Spain.
Cannabis Seeds
🇪🇸 Spain
Cannabis Seeds is generally prohibited for personal import into Spain.
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade)
🇪🇸 Spain
Sterilised hemp seeds (food grade) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Spain.
Codeine (Medication)
🇪🇸 Spain
Codeine (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Spain.
Adderall (Medication)
🇪🇸 Spain
Adderall (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Spain.
Tramadol (Medication)
🇪🇸 Spain
Tramadol (Medication) requires declaration / permit for personal import into Spain.
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