Japan Used Car Import Duty / Regulation in Spain

Shipping Ports
Major shipping ports in Switzerland are Barcelona, Pasajes, Santander.
Inspection
In order to register a vehicle there are certain documents which are needed for the car to undergo an inspection known as the 'ITV' (inspeccion tecnica de vehiculos).These tests can only be carried out at an official ITV testing station and an appointment is required.
Documents required for port clearance in Spain

Additional documents for permanent import
- Change of Residence Certificate - for returning Spanish nationals
- Residence Permit - for foreigners
- Certificate of CIF value of vehicle in Spain
Roadworthiness Inspection
It is important for the vehicle to pass the Spanish inspeccion tecnica de vehiculos (ITV) test in order to receive permanent registration number. If a vehicle fails the test, necessary repairs must be done on the vehicle within two months of the test.
If the vehicle is not tested again during the two month period, then the vehicle may get deregistered. In case of classic cars, there is a special test required as well as a certificate of authenticity to be issued by the regional authorities (comunidad autonoma)
Taxes and Duties
The following taxes are implemented on the used vehicles:
- Petrol engine vehicles with capacity over 1,600 cc, four-wheel drive vehicles and diesel engine vehicles over 2,000 cc- 12%
- Vehicles with smaller engines-7%
Residents coming to live in Spain permanently and have owned the vehicle for minimum period of six months and have previously paid VAT are exempted from duties. Application for exemption must be made within the month of the date of issue of residence permit. Importers should present a certificate of non-residence from their previous country.
Vehicle Registration in Spain
Once the vehicle passes the customs, it should get registered at the nearest provisional traffic department (Jefatura Provincial de Trafico), which will first issue you a temporary license plate. These plates are valid for limited period of days, generally 10 days. For vehicle registration, following documents are required :
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