Why a specialist agent
The USA-to-Spain route combines four distinct disciplines: shipping logistics, US export, Spanish customs and DGT homologation. Confusion at any handoff costs weeks or thousands of euros.
What a specialist handles
- VIN check and EU eligibility verification.
- RoRo or container shipping arrangement.
- US export paperwork and EIN if required.
- Spanish customs (FTR + DUA), duty and VAT.
- Engineering and homologation report.
- ITV, IEDMT and DGT registration.
Typical fixed price
From €1,500 to €2,500 for the Spanish portion (excluding shipping). Adding shipping: €1,500–€3,000 depending on port and container choice.
How the schedule looks
- Weeks 0–4: shipping.
- Weeks 4–6: Spanish customs.
- Weeks 6–9: homologation.
- Weeks 9–12: ITV, IEDMT and DGT.