Importing from Spain

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Despite Brexit and COVID having a profound impact on Spain and the UK, the Spanish economy is still strong, as is the export sector.

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Importing from Spain to the UK

Even with the reduction in tourism, there is a thriving business relationship between countries, and the proximity makes shipping easy, even with transit requiring extra paperwork to pass through customs. Working with Barrington Freight means that we will help you plan while providing sound advice from experienced freight forwarders. We guarantee to get your cargo where it needs to go while making the process quick and easy for you. and make the process straightforward. Take a look at the helpful list following that we have created to get you started shipping from Spain to the UK.

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Customs from Spain to the UK

With the UK no longer part of the European Union, you will need an EU and UK EORI (Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number) when shipping from Spain. These numbers are required at both borders and not having them when you ship will see your goods likely being held at the borders or delayed. See our blog for information on What is an EORI Number.

There is also a host of paperwork required because the UK has left the European Union, which never needed consideration before. Post-Brexit, the paperwork entirely depends on the goods you are looking to have shipped. Declaration criteria for your business may vary too, so you need to clearly understand the specifications before you send your cargo so it can clear border controls and not be delayed. There will be fees if you present incorrect or incomplete paperwork which means goods are held, including storage, so it is best to get it right the first time. For more details, visit the government advisory page.

REQUIREMENTS

Import Requirements

VAT and Duties

When importing from Spain, duties are calculated for nations outside the EU. Still, goods can be sent tariff-free if manufactured in Spain, and a detailed declaration is provided to customs. If you are unsure if your freight is eligible, do your research or speak to your freight forwarder for assistance.

Declarations

Not completing customs declarations correctly will delay the entire shipment and incur fees. You can complete these forms yourself, saving money but may leave you more open to errors. Better yet and our recommendation would be to hire an expert who understands all the ins and outs of shipping and handles these forms every day to guarantee there are no unnecessary delays.

Special Licences and Certificates

Your cargo may need special licenses and certification to travel, depending on if there are any restrictions.

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Importing goods to the UK from Spain may seem more complicated since Brexit, but this does not need to be the case. We can manage everything for your consignment to create a stress-free experience. For more information about our services from Spain to the UK, or if you have an unusual load request to anywhere in the world, reach out on 01268 978660 or email sales@barringtonfreight.co.uk.

Sophie Benge
Sophie Benge
2024-02-06
Joshua at Barrington Freight is friendly and patient. Their service hassle-free and affordable compared to other freight forwarders.
Alex Burton
Alex Burton
2024-02-04
Fantastic service from Barrington Freight. It was our first time exporting goods from the UK and it was very reassuring to have them manage the shipment. The process was made easy and hassle free and Simon was always quick to respond to any queries. I would highly recommend.
Mat Wilkinson
Mat Wilkinson
2024-01-22
these guys are excellent. Incredibly helpful, flexible and friendly- i cant recommend them highly enough- genuinely a brilliant team.
Top Tips
Top Tips
2023-11-14
The guys at Barrington are brilliant! I've used them for my shipments for around 12 years now and they never let you down. Always happy to help with anything!
David Darrock
David Darrock
2023-11-10
Barrington Freight are extremely helpful and professional, promptly answering any questions or queries. Communication from them has been great and they have taken the difficulty out of importing freight.
Scott Glazebrook
Scott Glazebrook
2023-11-01
Our business is the supply of high end luxury furniture and as such we rely on Barrington Freight to provide a 5* delivery service which they have done time and time again. Reliable, friendly and efficient sums up this great approachable freight forwarding business.
Krishan Dhillon
Krishan Dhillon
2023-11-01
10/10, dealt with everything start to finish. Customer service was friendly and helpful
Sharmane Barrett
Sharmane Barrett
2023-10-20
We had a last minute request and Lee was fantastic in helping us to arrange transportation and facilitate delivery from Europe, very quickly with no hiccups. I would highly recommend.
Simon Edgecombe
Simon Edgecombe
2023-10-16
HAVING USED MANY SHIPPERS TO IMPORT OUR GOODS FROM THE USA (NONE OUTSTANDING) I DECIDED THIS TIME TO HAVE A SEARCH AROUND TO SEE IF I COULD FIND A BETTER OPTION. I FOUND BARRINGTON FREIGHT AFTER EMAILING MANY OTHERS, SOME OF THEM (UPS,DHL,FEDEX) SIMPLY TOOK SO LONG TO CONTACT ME, THAT IT BECAME STUPID, SIMON AT BARRINGTON CAME BACK TO ME VIRTUALLY STRAIGHT AWAY WITH A VERY GOOD PRICE, ALSO GOOD SHIPPING TIMES. NOW A SERVICE IS ONLY AS GOOD AS THE RESULTS, AND THEY WERE AS GOOD AS THEIR WORD. HAPPY TO HAVE FOUND THEM AND SIMON AT BARRINGTON FREIGHT WILL BE THE FIRST PERSON WE GO TO NEXT TIME, WELL DONE!!