Download Your Customs Clearance Authorization Template for Car Imports in Solares (Word/PDF)

Importing a vehicle into Spain and registering it locally involves navigating complex bureaucratic procedures. When bringing a car from abroad—whether from a non-EU country or even another EU member state requiring specific tax liquidations—you will need a professional customs agent to handle the paperwork on your behalf. The Modelo de Autorización para el Despacho de Aduanas (Car Import Customs Clearance Authorization) is the essential legal document that grants a designated customs broker or freight forwarder the legal power to represent you before the Spanish Tax Agency (Agencia Tributaria) and process your vehicle's import declarations (DUA), VAT (Modelo 309/030), and registration taxes (Modelo 565/576).

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Solares

If you reside in or are processing your vehicle import in Solares (Cantabria), the actual submission of the customs clearance authorization is typically handled digitally by your appointed customs agent or forwarding company via the Spanish electronic customs system (EDI/SAD systems connected to the AEAT). However, depending on your specific case, you may need to present the signed physical or digitally certified document alongside your identification to the local authorities or directly to the customs office handling Cantabria's port and transit zones.

• Digital Submission: Most authorized customs agencies in Cantabria will ask you to sign this document digitally (using a FNMT digital certificate or Cl@ve) or physically and return it via secure email.
• Local Context: While Solares is a charming town in the municipality of Medio Cudeyo, major customs operations for Cantabria are closely tied to the Port of Santander and regional tax delegations. Ensure your paperwork references the correct regional administration codes.

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

DE/FROM (EL MANDANTE / THE PRINCIPAL):
Nombre y Apellidos / Razon Social (Full Name / Company Name): [Nombre del Importador]
NIF / NIE / CIF: [Número de Identificación]
Domicilio (Address): [Calle, Número, Código Postal, Solares, Cantabria]
Teléfono y Email (Phone and Email): [Contacto]

A/TO (EL MANDATARIO / THE CUSTOMS AGENT):
Nombre y Apellidos / Razon Social (Company Name): [Nombre de la Agencia de Aduanas / Representante]
NIF / CIF: [CIF de la Agencia]
Número de Representante Aduanero (Customs Representative ID / EORI): [Número EORI]

EXPONE / STATES:
Que por medio del presente documento, y de conformidad con el Código Aduanero de la Unión (Reglamento UE nº 952/2013) y la Ley General Tributaria española, el MANDANTE otorga autorización expresa al MANDATARIO para que actúe en su nombre y representación en la modalidad de Representación Indirecta / Directa para la realización de todos los trámites, declaraciones y gestiones necesarias ante la Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) relativos al despacho de importación del siguiente vehículo:

By means of this document, and in accordance with the Union Customs Code and Spanish tax law, the PRINCIPAL grants express authorization to the AGENT to act on their behalf in Indirect / Direct Representation for all procedures and declarations before the Spanish Tax Agency regarding the import clearance of the following vehicle:

• Marca / Make: [Ej. BMW, Audi]
• Modelo / Model: [Modelo del coche]
• Número de Bastidor / VIN (Chassis Number): [17 caracteres / 17 characters]
• País de Origen / Country of Origin: [País]

OTORGA / GRANTS:
La presente autorización faculta al representante para presentar la Declaración Aduanera de Importación (DUA), liquidar los derechos arancelarios, el IVA a la importación (o solicitar el diferimiento del mismo), así como cualquier otro tributo local o estatal (Impuesto de Matriculación) necesario para la puesta en libre práctica del vehículo mencionado.

This authorization empowers the agent to submit the Customs Import Declaration (DUA), settle customs duties, import VAT, and any other local or state taxes required for the release for free circulation of the aforementioned vehicle.

En Solares (Cantabria), a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo. El Mandante / Signed by the Principal:
[ Firma ]

Additional documentation required

To ensure your customs clearance and subsequent vehicle registration in Solares go smoothly, the customs agent and the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) will require a complete dossier alongside this authorization template. Make sure you have:

• Proof of Identity: Valid Spanish DNI, NIE, or Passport of the vehicle owner. If it is a company, the CIF and deeds of incorporation.
• Vehicle Title and Registration Documents: Original foreign registration certificate (both parts if coming from an EU country like the UK, Germany, France, etc.) or export certificate for non-EU imports.
• Bill of Sale or Purchase Invoice: Showing the exact purchase price, date, and VAT details (if applicable).
• Technical Sheet: Certificate of Conformity (COC) or individual technical sheet issued by a Spanish ITV (Inspection Station) once the vehicle arrives in Cantabria.
• Transport Documentation: Bill of Lading (CMR) or transport invoice proving how the vehicle was brought to Spain.

Expert Tip: Always double-check whether your vehicle requires a direct or indirect customs representation. For private individuals importing cars from outside the EU (such as the UK post-Brexit or Switzerland), Indirect Representation is standard, meaning your customs agent shares joint liability for the tax debt. Work only with licensed, bonded customs brokers to avoid unexpected administrative bottlenecks at Spanish ports of entry.