Download Free Word/PDF Template for Car Import Customs Clearance Authorization in Loriguilla

Importing a vehicle from outside the European Union into Spain requires completing mandatory customs procedures before you can register and drive your car legally. One of the most critical steps in this process is granting official representation to a customs agent or freight forwarder to act on your behalf before the Spanish tax and customs authorities (Agencia Tributaria). This guide explains everything you need to know and provides a ready-to-use authorization template for your vehicle import in Loriguilla.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Loriguilla

To carry out the customs clearance (despacho de aduanas) for an imported vehicle destined for Loriguilla, the authorization must be submitted electronically to the Spanish Customs Office (Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales) with jurisdiction over the Valencia region, which handles logistics operations for the industrial hubs around Loriguilla (such as Riba-roja and the Valencia transport nodes). Typically, your appointed customs broker (transitario) will handle the digital submission through the SAD (Single Administrative Document) system via the AEAT electronic headquarters. You will need to sign this template—either with a digital certificate (Certificado Digital) or with a handwritten signature accompanied by a copy of your DNI/NIE or passport—and provide it directly to your logistics representative so they can upload it into the customs system.

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

DON / DOÑA (MR. / MS.): [Nombre y Apellidos / Full Name]
D.I.N. / N.I.E. / PASAPORTE: [Número de Identificación / ID or Passport Number]
DOMICILIO A EFECTOS DE NOTIFICACIONES (ADDRESS): [Calle, Número, Piso, Ciudad, C.P. / Street, Number, City, Postal Code - e.g., Loriguilla, Valencia]
TELÉFONO DE CONTACTO (PHONE): [Teléfono / Phone Number]
CORREO ELECTRÓNICO (EMAIL): [Correo Electrónico / Email Address]

EN CALIDAD DE (ACTING AS):
[ ] Propietario del vehículo / Vehicle Owner
[ ] Representante legal de la empresa / Legal Representative of the company: [Nombre de la empresa / Company Name], con N.I.F. [NIF de la empresa]

OTORGA PODER Y AUTORIZACIÓN EXPRESA A (HEREBY GRANTS EXPRESSED POWER AND AUTHORIZATION TO):
RAZÓN SOCIAL DEL REPRESENTANTE / AGENTE DE ADUANAS (CUSTOMS AGENT / COMPANY NAME): [Nombre de la Agencia de Aduanas o Transitario / Name of Customs Broker]
N.I.F.: [NIF de la Agencia / Broker NIF]

Para que, en nombre y representación del poderdante, realice todas las gestiones, trámites y declaraciones necesarias ante la Dependencia de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales de la Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) en relación con la importación del siguiente vehículo:

To act on behalf of the principal in carrying out all necessary procedures, formalities, and declarations before the Customs and Special Taxes Department of the Spanish Tax Agency (AEAT) regarding the importation of the following vehicle:

• Marca (Make): [Ej. BMW, Ford]
• Modelo (Model): [Ej. X5, Mustang]
• Número de Bastidor / VIN (Chassis Number / VIN): [17-character VIN]
• País de Procedencia (Country of Origin): [Ej. Estados Unidos, Reino Unido]

La presente autorización se otorga al amparo del artículo 18 del Código Aduanero de la Unión (Reglamento UE nº 952/2013), facultando al representante para firmar el Documento Único Administrativo (DUA), liquidar los derechos arancelarios, el Impuesto sobre el Valor Añadido (IVA a la importación), y cualesquiera otros tributos devengados, así como para presentar cuanta documentación complementaria sea requerida por la Administración Aduanera.

This authorization is granted under Article 18 of the Union Customs Code (Regulation EU No. 952/2013), empowering the representative to sign the Single Administrative Document (SAD), settle customs duties, Value Added Tax (Import VAT), and any other accrued taxes, as well as to submit any supplementary documentation required by the Customs Administration.

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

And for the record and appropriate effects, I sign this authorization in Loriguilla, on [Day] of [Month] of [Year].

Fdo. / Signed:


________________________________________
[Nombre del Firmante / Name of Signatory]

Additional documentation required

Beyond this customs authorization template, successfully clearing your imported vehicle through customs and subsequently registering it in Loriguilla requires a complete dossier of supporting documents. Make sure you have ready:

• Original Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice: Proving the acquisition value of the vehicle, which serves as the basis for calculating import duties and VAT.
• Original Foreign Vehicle Title and Registration Documents: Issued by the country of origin to verify ownership and technical specifications.
• Bill of Lading (B/L) or Transport Document: Proof of how the vehicle was shipped into Spain (maritime, air, or road transport).
• Proof of Identity: A clear copy of your DNI, NIE, or valid passport. If registering under a company, include the company deeds (escrituras de constitución) and company NIF.
• Technical Sheet (Ficha Técnica / ITV): Once cleared through customs, you must take the vehicle to an ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) station near Loriguilla to obtain the Spanish technical inspection sheet.

Expert Tip: Always ensure your customs agent explicitly applies for any potential duty exemptions you may qualify for—such as transfer of residence exemptions (traslado de residencia) if you are moving to Spain from a non-EU country—before the DUA is officially validated, as retroactive claims can be extremely complex to process.