Download Free Word/PDF Template: Customs Clearance Authorization for Car Import in Castrillo de Don Juan

Importing a vehicle into Spain from a non-EU country involves strict bureaucratic procedures. If you are bringing a car to Castrillo de Don Juan, you will need to clear customs through the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria). A Customs Clearance Authorization for Car Import (known in Spanish as a Modelo de Autorización para el Despacho de Aduanas) is the official legal document that grants a customs agent, freight forwarder, or customs broker the legal power to act on your behalf to present the Single Administrative Document (DUA), pay the necessary import tariffs (Aranceles), Value Added Tax (IVA/IGIC), and registration taxes to legally import your vehicle into Spain.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Castrillo de Don Juan

Because Castrillo de Don Juan is a small municipality in the province of Palencia (Castile and León), it does not have a major international port or airport customs office within its immediate town limits. However, the procedure is handled digitally or through regional delegation:

• Digital Submission (Recommended): The authorization is typically uploaded directly to the electronic headquarters (Sede Electrónica) of the Agencia Tributaria (AEAT) by your designated customs broker (Transitario o Agente de Aduanas) using a valid digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or Cl@ve.
• In-Person / Regional Office: If physical presentation is required by the Palencia or Burgos customs delegation managing your file, you can present it at the local tax office (Delegación de la Agencia Tributaria) or through the general registry of the Administración General del Estado. You can also utilize the town hall's registry (Ayuntamiento de Castrillo de Don Juan) for general electronic registry routing (RECOR) to forward documents if applicable, though direct handling via a customs agent is standard.

MODELO DE AUTORIZACIÓN PARA EL DESPACHO DE ADUANAS (IMPORTACIÓN DE VEHÍCULO)
CUSTOMS CLEARANCE AUTHORIZATION (CAR IMPORT)

DATOS DEL PODERDANTE / PRINCIPAL (El Importador / The Owner):
Nombre y Apellidos / Razon Social (Full Name / Company Name): [Nombre del Propietario]
N.I.F. / N.I.E. / Pasaporte (ID / Passport Number): [Número de Identificación]
Domicilio (Address): [Calle, Número, Piso]
Código Postal (Postal Code): [CP] | Localidad (City): Castrillo de Don Juan (Palencia)
Teléfono (Phone): [Teléfono] | Correo Electrónico (Email): [Email]

DATOS DEL REPRESENTANTE / AGENTE DE ADUANAS (The Customs Agent):
Nombre o Razón Social (Company Name): [Nombre de la Agencia de Aduanas / Transitario]
N.I.F. (Tax ID): [NIF de la empresa representante]
Domicilio (Address): [Dirección de la agencia]

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO / VEHICLE DETAILS:
Marca (Make): [Marca] | Modelo (Model): [Modelo]
Bastidor / VIN (Chassis Number / VIN): [Número de bastidor de 17 dígitos]
Matrícula de origen (Original License Plate): [Matrícula anterior o "Sin matricular"]

MANIFESTACIÓN Y OTORGAMIENTO / STATEMENT AND GRANT OF POWER:

ES: Por medio del presente documento, y de conformidad con el artículo 18 y siguientes del Código Aduanero de la Unión (Reglamento UE nº 952/2013), el poderdante AUTORIZA expresamente al representante indicado para que, en su nombre y representación, realice todos los trámites, declaraciones y actuaciones necesarias para el despacho de aduanas de importación del vehículo anteriormente descrito, incluyendo la liquidación y pago de derechos arancelarios, IVA a la importación y cualesquiera otros tributos devengados.

EN: By means of this document, and in accordance with Article 18 and following of the Union Customs Code (Regulation EU No. 952/2013), the Principal expressly AUTHORIZES the designated representative to act on their behalf to carry out all procedures, declarations, and actions necessary for the customs clearance of the aforementioned vehicle, including the settlement and payment of tariff duties, import VAT, and any other accrued taxes.

Y para que así conste y surta los efectos oportunos, firmo la presente autorización en Castrillo de Don Juan, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

And for the record and all appropriate effects, I sign this authorization in Castrillo de Don Juan, on [Day] of [Month] of [Year].

Fdo. / Signed (El Propietario / Principal):
_________________________________

Additional documentation required

To successfully complete the import and subsequent registration of your vehicle in Castrillo de Don Juan alongside this authorization form, you will need to gather:

• Proof of Ownership: Original purchase invoice, bill of sale, or official ownership title.
• Identification: Copy of your DNI, NIE, or valid passport, plus proof of address (Empadronamiento) in Castrillo de Don Juan if requested.
• Technical Vehicle Documentation: Original foreign registration certificate (both parts if coming from the EU, or export certificates from non-EU countries).
• Certificate of Conformity (CoC): Essential if importing from outside the EU to prove European homologation, or an ITV technical sheet issued via a Spanish homologation engineer.
• Transport Documents: Bill of lading, CMR, or shipping receipts proving how the car arrived in Spain.

Expert Tip: Always ensure that your customs broker calculates the specific TARIC code correctly to avoid overpaying duties. Once customs clearance is granted via the DUA (Documento Único Administrativo) and the Modelo 036/043 or specific tax payments are cleared, you must proceed to pass the Spanish ITV (Technical Vehicle Inspection) and pay the local road tax (IVTM) at the Castrillo de Don Juan Town Hall before final registration at the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico).