Download Free Word/PDF Template for Customs Clearance Authorization for Car Importation in Loja

When importing a vehicle from outside the European Union to Spain—whether you are bringing your own car to your new home or purchasing one from abroad—navigating Spanish customs is a mandatory and strictly regulated step. To allow a customs broker or freight forwarder to act on your behalf before the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) and manage the importation process, you must legally grant them permission. This document is known as the Modelo de Autorización para el Despacho de Aduanas (Customs Clearance Authorization), and it is the essential legal key to getting your imported vehicle officially registered and road-legal in Spain.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Loja

Because Loja is an inland municipality in the province of Granada, physical customs offices (Aduanas) are typically located at major entry points such as the Port of Motril, Málaga, or Sevilla airports, or directly through the central electronic office of the Spanish Tax Agency. However, as an individual or business based in Loja, you will rarely need to travel to a port yourself. The process is handled digitally:

• Digital Submission: Your appointed customs agent or freight forwarder will usually upload this signed authorization directly into the Spanish Customs electronic system (DEHú or via the Sede Electrónica de la Agencia Tributaria) using a digital certificate or Cl@ve system.
• Local Assistance: If you need assistance with digital signatures or local tax declarations (such as the municipal vehicle tax, Impuesto sobre Vehículos de Tracción Mecánica - IVTM), you can visit the Ayuntamiento de Loja or a local gestoría.
• Execution: Fill out the template below, sign it (digitally or with a wet-ink signature scanned cleanly), and send it directly to your customs broker alongside the required vehicle papers.

MODELO DE AUTORIZACIÓN PARA EL DESPACHO DE ADUANAS (IMPORTACIÓN DE VEHÍCULOS)

DATOS DEL PODERDANTE (IMPORTADOR / DUEÑO DEL VEHÍCULO):
Nombre y Apellidos / Razón Social: [Nombre del Propietario]
N.I.F. / N.I.E. / Pasaporte: [Número de Documento]
Domicilio: [Calle, Número, Piso]
Localidad: Loja (Granada)
C.P.: 18300
Correo Electrónico: [Email de contacto]
Teléfono: [Teléfono]

DATOS DEL REPRESENTANTE (AGENTE DE ADUANAS / EMPRESA TRANSITARIA):
Razón Social: [Nombre de la Empresa de Aduanas]
N.I.F.: [CIF de la empresa representante]
Nº de Operador Económico (EORI): [Número EORI del Agente]

EXPONE Y AUTORIZA:

Que el/la abajo firmante, en su condición de importador/propietario del vehículo que se detalla a continuación, por medio del presente documento y de conformidad con el artículo 18 del Código Aduanero de la Unión (Reglamento UE nº 952/2013), AUTORIZA expresamente a la entidad representante arriba indicada para que, en su nombre y por su cuenta, actúe como REPRESENTANTE ADUANERO (en modalidad de representación directa/indirecta) para la realización de todos los trámites aduaneros relativos al despacho de importación del vehículo.

DATOS DEL VEHÍCULO A IMPORTAR:
Marca: [Marca]
Modelo: [Modelo]
Número de Bastidor (VIN): [17 caracteres del VIN]
Paquete de Procedencia: [País de origen fuera de la UE]

La presente autorización comprende la presentación de la Declaración Aduanera de Importación (DUA), la aportación de la documentación pertinente, la liquidación y pago de los derechos arancelarios, el Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido (IVA a la importación), así como la realización de cuantas actuaciones sean necesarias ante la Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT), la ITV y las Jefaturas Provinciales de Tráfico hasta la culminación del proceso de despacho.

Y para que así conste y surta los efectos oportunos, firmo la presente autorización en Loja (Granada), a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo. El Poderdante (Importador):

[Firma y rúbrica]

Additional documentation required

To ensure your customs clearance goes smoothly without costly delays at the border or port, your customs agent in Loja will require more than just this signed authorization form. Make sure you have the following paperwork ready:

• Original Vehicle Title and Registration: The foreign ownership document or title deed from the country of origin.
• Purchase Invoice or Bill of Sale: Showing the exact purchase price paid for the vehicle (crucial for calculating import duties and VAT).
• Identity Document: A valid copy of your DNI, NIE, or Passport, plus your Spanish Tax Identification Number (NIF). If registered as a resident in Loja, your Certificado de Empadronamiento may also be requested.
• Bill of Lading / Transport Document: Proof of how the vehicle was shipped into Spain (e.g., bill of lading for maritime transport or CMR for international road freight).
• EORI Number: As the importer, you will need an EORI number assigned by the Spanish Tax Agency. Your customs agent can often help you register for this simultaneously.

Expert Tip: Importing a vehicle from outside the EU usually triggers a 10% import duty plus the standard 21% Spanish VAT (IVA), calculated based on the custom value (CIF value) of the car. However, if you are relocating your permanent residence to Loja and have owned and used the vehicle outside the EU for more than six months, you may qualify for a full exemption from import duties and VAT under the Transfer of Residence (Franquicias por Traslado de Residencia) regulations. Always consult your customs broker about this before submitting your paperwork to save thousands of euros in taxes!