Which Spanish territory is the shipment entering?
Give the full address and postal code, and identify any Canary Islands, Ceuta or Melilla destination explicitly. AEAT maintains separate territory guidance, including particular customs treatment for Ceuta and Melilla. Ask the provider to check the actual destination and avoid applying a mainland quote without confirmation.
Who is submitting the import declaration?
AEAT’s internet-purchase guidance identifies transport operators, customs representatives and recipients as possible declarants under the applicable procedure. Agree who will act for this shipment and what information that party needs. Do not choose a self-declaration form solely because it appears in a search result; eligibility depends on the transaction.
What should you preserve from the seller’s offer?
Keep the dispatch location, itemized goods description, price, origin information and any statement about included import charges. The website’s language or currency should not substitute for knowing where the parcel starts. Ask for a written clarification when a delivered-price promise does not identify the payer of destination charges.
How should you request the current cost?
Send the packed measurements, actual weight, goods category and final address to the carrier. Request separate freight, declaration-service and destination-charge lines, plus their validity date. Current AEAT pages describe changing e-commerce arrangements; this guide omits numeric thresholds and fees rather than presenting an old table as current.
| Before requesting a quote | Record or confirm |
|---|---|
| 1 | Exact territory and postcode |
| 2 | Named declarant and current procedure |
| 3 | Dispatch location and included charges |
| 4 | Dated freight and destination-cost breakdown |
Frequently asked questions
Why should I specify the Spanish territory rather than only Spain?
AEAT maintains territory-specific guidance, including for Ceuta and Melilla. Provide the complete destination and ask the carrier which procedure and charges apply.
Who will submit the import declaration for my Spanish shipment?
Confirm this before dispatch. AEAT guidance identifies transport operators, customs representatives and recipients as possible declarants under the relevant procedure; your shipment’s eligibility still needs checking.
Sources & editorial notes
- AEAT — internet purchases and private shipments ↗Official search content reviewed on 2026-11-09. Supports identifying the declarant and checking the actual import procedure. The former FAQ URL returned 404. No thresholds or amounts are adopted. Source reviewed: 2026-11-09.
- AEAT — Ceuta and Melilla ↗Official search content reviewed on 2026-11-09. Supports identifying territory-specific treatment; this guide does not calculate taxes or select a declaration procedure. Source reviewed: 2026-11-09.
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