Download Free Custom House Brokerage Authorization Template for Car Import in Villarroya de la Sierra (Word/PDF)

Importing a vehicle into Spain and registering it locally involves navigating complex bureaucratic procedures, especially when dealing with customs clearance at the Agencia Tributaria. If you are bringing a car from abroad into Villarroya de la Sierra, you cannot clear customs yourself without the proper representation unless you are a licensed customs agent. This is where a Custom House Brokerage Authorization—known in Spain as a Modelo de Autorización para el Despacho de Aduanas (Importación de Coche)—comes in. This essential legal document grants a designated freight forwarder or customs broker (transitario o agente de aduanas) the legal power to act on your behalf to process the Single Administrative Document (SUD/DUA), pay the necessary import duties (Aranceles), and settle the Value Added Tax (IVA) and registration tax (Impuesto de Matriculación) required to legalize your vehicle in Spain.

Instructions on how and where to submit it in Villarroya de la Sierra

Because Villarroya de la Sierra is a small municipality in the province of Zaragoza, Aragon, actual customs clearance for non-EU vehicle imports is not handled at a local town hall office. Instead, the process is managed electronically or at designated customs offices handling the entry point of your vehicle into Spain (such as major ports, airports, or inland customs depots like the Zaragoza Logistics Platform - PLAZA).

To submit the authorization correctly, follow these steps:

• Complete the Template: Fill out the legal authorization form provided below with your exact personal details (as the vehicle importer) and the details of the customs agency representing you.
• Digital Signature: In modern Spanish administrative practice, this document should preferably be signed with a valid digital certificate (Certificado Digital or Cl@ve) or physically signed and scanned with a biometric or handwritten signature accompanied by a copy of your DNI/NIE or Passport.
• Submission Method: Send the signed document directly to your contracted customs broker or freight forwarder via email. They will upload it directly to the Spanish Tax Agency's electronic office (Agencia Tributaria - Sede Electrónica) alongside the DUA import declaration.

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

DON/DOÑA: [Nombre y Apellidos del Importador], con D.N.I./N.I.E. número [Número de Identificación], y domicilio a efectos de notificaciones en [Dirección completa], Villarroya de la Sierra (Zaragoza), correo electrónico [Email de contacto] y teléfono [Teléfono].

OTORGA PODER Y AUTORIZACIÓN EXPRESA A:

La entidad/representante aduanero [Nombre de la Empresa de Aduanas o Agente], con C.I.F./N.I.F. número [C.I.F. de la empresa], y domicilio social en [Dirección del Agente de Aduanas], debidamente autorizada para operar ante la Dependencia de Aduanas e Impuestos Especiales.

MANIFESTACIÓN Y OBJETO:

Que la presente autorización se otorga en virtud de lo dispuesto en el Reglamento (UE) nº 952/2013 del Parlamento Europeo y del Consejo, por el que se aprueba el Código Aduanero de la Unión, para que el representante actúe en nombre y por cuenta del poderdante en modalidad de REPRESENTACIÓN DIRECTA / INDIRECTA.

El objeto de la presente autorización es la realización de todos los trámites, declaraciones, presentación de documentos, pago de tributos (Aranceles, IVA a la importación y demás impuestos aplicables) y despacho de aduanas relativo a la importación del siguiente vehículo:

• Marca: [Marca del coche]
• Modelo: [Modelo del coche]
• Número de Bastidor (VIN): [17 caracteres alfanuméricos]
• País de Procedencia: [País de origen fuera de la UE]

Para que así conste y surta los efectos oportunos ante la Agencia Estatal de Administración Tributaria (AEAT) y las autoridades competentes, firmo la presente autorización en Villarroya de la Sierra, a [Día] de [Mes] de [Año].

Fdo. El Poderdante (Importador):
[Firma]

Aceptación de la Representación (El Agente):
[Firma y Sello]

Additional documentation required

To ensure your customs clearance goes smoothly without unnecessary delays in Villarroya de la Sierra or your handling port, your customs broker will require several documents alongside this authorization form:

• Proof of Identity: A clear copy of your DNI, NIE, or Spanish Residence Card (or Passport if you are a non-resident registering under specific conditions).
• Vehicle Ownership Proof: The original foreign purchase invoice or a legally binding bill of sale (contrato de compraventa).
• Foreign Vehicle Registration Documents: The complete original registration certificate from the country of origin (e.g., V5C logbook if coming from the UK, or equivalent documents from non-EU territories).
• Bill of Lading / Transport Document: Proof of how the vehicle was transported into the Spanish territory (CMR for road transport, Bill of Lading for maritime shipping).
• Certificate of Conformity (COC): Highly recommended to simplify subsequent ITV (Inspección Técnica de Vehículos) checks once customs are cleared.

As an expert tip, always verify whether your import involves goods subject to specific environmental checks or if historical vehicle exemptions apply. Ensure that all figures on the purchase invoice match real market values, as Spanish customs (Hacienda) cross-references declared values with official tables to calculate import taxes accurately before issuing the crucial "Levante" (release of goods) document.