Download Free Authorization Template for Customs Clearance (Car Import) in Porriño (O) - Word/PDF

Importing a vehicle from abroad into Spain involves navigating complex bureaucratic procedures, particularly at the customs office. When you hire a customs agent, forwarder, or representative to handle the import and tax settlement (such as DUA - Documento Único Administrativo) on your behalf, Spanish customs authorities (AEAT) require explicit legal permission. This template for the Authorization for Customs Clearance grants your chosen representative the legal power to act on your behalf before the customs offices, ensuring your vehicle is legally imported and ready for registration in Porriño (O).

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Porriño (O)

Once you have filled out and signed the authorization template, you must submit it alongside your import dossier. Because Porriño (O) is a strategic industrial and logistics hub in the province of Pontevedra (Galicia), close to major transport routes and industrial zones, customs procedures are typically handled digitally through the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) electronic office by your assigned customs broker. However, if physical presentation is required by the local customs administration or the transport terminal, you can present it electronically using a digital certificate or Cl@ve via the Sede Electrónica de la AEAT, or coordinate directly with your appointed customs agent operating in the Porriño (O) area.

MODELO DE AUTORIZACIÓN PARA EL DESPACHO DE ADUANAS (IMPORTACIÓN DE VEHÍCULOS) / AUTHORIZATION FOR CUSTOMS CLEARANCE (VEHICLE IMPORT)

DON/DOÑA (Mr./Ms.): [Insert Full Name], con D.I.N./Pasaporte número (with ID/Passport No.) [Insert ID Number], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en (with address for notification purposes at) [Insert Full Street Address, City, Postal Code, Province], actuando en nombre propio (acting on my own behalf) / en representación de la entidad (on behalf of the company) [Insert Company Name if applicable], con N.I.F. [Insert Company NIF].

AUTORIZA / AUTHORIZES:

A la empresa / al agente de aduanas (To the company / customs agent): [Insert Customs Agency or Agent Name], con N.I.F. / C.I.F. [Insert NIF/CIF of the agency], para que, en su nombre y representación, realice todos los trámites y actuaciones necesarias ante la Dependencia de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales y la Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT), relativos al despacho de importación del siguiente vehículo:

(to act on my behalf to carry out all necessary procedures before the Customs Department and the Spanish Tax Agency regarding the import clearance of the following vehicle:)

• Marca (Make): [Insert Brand, e.g., BMW]
• Modelo (Model): [Insert Model]
• Número de Bastidor / VIN (Chassis/VIN Number): [Insert 17-digit VIN]
• Matrícula de origen (Foreign License Plate): [Insert original plate and country, if applicable]

La presente autorización se otorga al amparo de lo dispuesto en la normativa aduanera aplicable, facultando al representante para la presentación de la declaración de importación (DUA), la aportación de documentos justificativos, el pago de los derechos arancelarios, IVA a la importación (Modelo 031 / 430) y cualesquiera otros tributos devengados, así como para la subsanación de incidencias que puedan surgir durante el procedimiento en la localidad de Porriño (O) o adscripciones correspondientes.

(This authorization is granted under applicable customs regulations, empowering the representative to submit the import declaration (DUA), provide supporting documents, pay customs duties, import VAT, and any other accrued taxes, as well as to resolve any issues arising during the procedure.)

En (In) [Insert City, e.g., Porriño], a [Insert Day] de [Insert Month] de [Insert Year].

Fdo. / Signed:
[Signature of the Vehicle Owner / Importer]
(DNI/Passport: [Insert ID Number])

Additional documentation required

To successfully clear customs and subsequently register your imported vehicle in Porriño (O), the customs authorities and the traffic department (DGT) will demand a complete documentation pack. Make sure you attach the following items to your authorization:

• Proof of Ownership: Original bill of sale (invoice) or purchase contract translated into Spanish if requested.
• Foreign Vehicle Registration Documents: Original registration certificate from the country of origin (both parts if coming from an EU country, or export certificates if from outside the EU).
• Technical Sheet: Certificate of Conformity (CoC) or individual technical sheet issued by an ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) station in Spain.
• Identification: Copy of the importer's DNI, NIE, or valid passport (and company CIF and deed of representation if imported under a corporate entity).

Expert Tip: Always ensure that your customs representative calculates and clears both the applicable customs duties (Aranceles) and the Spanish Value Added Tax (IVA de importación) correctly before attempting to request your appointment at the local ITV station or the DGT Provincial Traffic Office in Pontevedra. Using a specialized local customs broker in the Porriño (O) logistics node will save you considerable time and prevent costly administrative delays.