We select classic American cars in the USA, handle transport and customs, and deliver the vehicle, cleared through customs in the European Union, directly to your dealership or address in Spain. Local registration is the buyer's responsibility. In Spain, the registration tax (IEDMT) is high for classic cars without homologated CO2 emissions, and individual homologation takes time. The historic vehicle regime, renewed in 2024, helps later.<\/p>\n
This guide summarizes what you are responsible for when registering a car in Spain and the indicative costs for 2026. Values should be confirmed with the authorities or a broker before each purchase.<\/p>\n
Customs duties.<\/strong> From July 1, 2026, cars manufactured in the USA, with proven origin, enter the EU with 0 % duty (Regulation (EU) 2026\/1455, in force until 12\/31\/2029). Classic cars 30 years old or more, in original condition and of a discontinued model, enter as collector's items (code 9705), also with 0 % duty. In both cases, nothing to pay in Spain.<\/p>\n VAT.<\/strong> For a reseller with a valid VAT number (VIES), the sale is made without Portuguese VAT, and VAT is automatically charged in Spain. For a private individual, the VAT from the Portuguese invoice or the margin scheme applies. The exact framework is specified in each proposal.<\/p>\n The IEDMT (Tax on the Use of Motor Vehicles) is calculated based on CO2 emissions: 0 % up to 120 g\/km, 4.75 %, 9.75 % and 14.75 % above 200 g\/km. A classic car without documented CO2 values generally pays the maximum rate (some autonomous communities apply more). The base is the tax value set by the Ministry of Finance, depreciated with age. It is declared on form 576 before the registration request at the DGT (Spanish Directorate-General for Traffic).<\/p>\n Without a European Certificate of Conformity (COC), the car requires individual homologation (headlights, speedometer in km\/h, emissions) and then import inspection (ITV). Expect several months and a significant budget, depending on the model.<\/p>\n Royal Decree 892\/2024, in force since 01\/10\/2024, allows a car 30 years old or older to be classified as historic after inspection by a Historic Vehicle Technical Service and ITV. Periodic inspections become less frequent with age.<\/p>\n IVTM<\/strong> (annual municipal tax). Many municipalities grant discounts, up to 100 %, for historic vehicles or vehicles over 25 years old \u2014 it depends on the municipality.<\/p>\nRegistration tax (IEDMT)<\/h2>\n
Individual homologation and ITV<\/h2>\n
Historic vehicle regime<\/h2>\n
Annual tax<\/h2>\n
Indicative costs in Spain (2026)<\/h2>\n