The economic ties between Spain and Canada are growing due to online e-commerce and the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement (CETA). Spain's is among Canada's largest trading partners with strong cultural, academic and interpersonal contacts.
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Goods valued over $2,000 (or otherwise restricted) must be declared prior to export. Read more about the Canadian Export Reporting System (CERS).
All goods imported to Spain must be accompanied by an invoice for customs.
Useful information explaining what is needed on an invoice for customs.
Before shipping to Spain, confirm the consignee has the necessary import permits.
Businesses in Spain must provide an EORI number: An EORI number (Economic Operators Registration and Identification number) is a unique identification number assigned to businesses operating in Spain and other European Union countries. It is used to identify and track customs transactions and ensure that customs duties and taxes are paid correctly.
The EORI number exists out of two parts:
Goods that qualify under the origin rules of the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement must be accompanied by a certificate of origin. Verify in a certificate of origin is needed when shipping to Spain.
Read More: Where goods were shipped from versus their country of origin
It's important to confirm the restrictions and regulations with Spain authorities prior to shipping. Goods that are prohibited or restricted from import to Spain include:
The fastest transit time to Spain is 2 business days with most carriers. Economy air can take 3-5 business days. Ocean freight generally takes 1-2 months. Canada Post services generally are delivered within 1-2 weeks.
The cost of shipping to Spain depends on the size and weight of the shipments. Most carriers have online rate and transit times tools. Get a comparison shipping rate to Spain.
The cheapest way to ship a package to Spain is usually via Canada Post surface options. The cost for up to 4 pounds/ 2 kilograms averages less than $40.
The cost to ship to Spain depends on the package size, weight and destination in Spain. The cost for up to 11 pounds/ 5 kilograms can be, for example, around $200 but depends on the level of discount with your carrier.
Canada has free trade agreements with most the world's leading economies, including European Union countries. Verify the benefits of Canada's free trade agreements.
Discounts be can obtained directly from the carriers. Often the best deal is using one of the carrier's partners or forwarders.
Canada Post has volume discount for high volume e-commerce volumes. Leading Canadian retailers and platforms can ship directly to Spain for the lowest cost.
Shipping insurance can be obtained directly from the carrier or via third parties. The most important part of insurance is packaging, documentation and packaging (yes, packaging is that important!).
Verify your goods to Spain are properly insured.
All commercial carriers offer online tracking. A key benefit of using Jet Worldwide is getting "off line support" via a team member dedicated to the successful delivery of your shipment.
Fast and Convenient for larger shipments. Our team can provide air freight quotes for shipment over 50 kg. to and from Spain.
Cost-Effective Shipping Option for large commercial orders and shipping containers.
The largest ocean port in Spain for shipments from Canada is the Port of Algeciras. The Port of Algeciras is located on the southern coast of Spain and handles a significant volume of cargo.
Spanish ports handling ocean freight include: Ports of Algeciras, Barcelona, Valencia, Bilbao and Algeciras Bay
FedEx and UPS Canadian shipping options to Spain include:
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All the carriers listed in the post are reliable and trustworthy. They include Kuhn and Nagel (freight), Canada Post, FedEx, DHL, UPS and their partners (such as Jet Worldwide... of course!)
In addition to the major carriers, be aware of some websites that claim "over 50% savings" etc. While many of these sites do offer valid shipping options, most lack true international expertise and support.
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