UK → Spain: What You Can and Can’t Ship (Allowed, Restricted & Prohibited)
Avoid delays and unexpected costs by checking this quick compliance guide before you ship to Spain.
Commonly allowed (check specifics if commercial)
✅ Clothes, shoes, books, documents
✅ Sealed, non-perishable dry foods (consumer quantities; brand-new, ingredient-labelled)
✅ Consumer electronics without restricted batteries
✅ Gifts and personal effects in reasonable value/quantity
Restricted or approval-required
✅ Batteries (especially lithium) — many routes restricted or DG-only
✅ Aerosols, perfumes, sprays, flammables — often prohibited by air
✅ Liquids — limited and packaging-dependent
✅ Medication, supplements — may require prescriptions/permissions
✅ Alcohol/tobacco — subject to duties, restrictions, and carrier rules
Generally prohibited
✅ Illegal substances, weapons, counterfeit goods
✅ Cash/negotiable instruments
✅ Hazardous chemicals or undeclared dangerous goods
✅ Perishables without compliant packaging and approvals
Not sure? Share item details and we’ll advise the safest route.
Duties, taxes & paperwork
Spain follows EU customs. Duties/taxes depend on commodity, value, and origin.
You may need: Commercial invoice, packing list, and HS codes.
For business imports, a Spanish tax ID/EORI may be required.
Packing & labelling reminders
✅ Use double-wall cartons and proper cushioning
✅ Mark FRAGILE where needed; label outside + put a copy inside
✅ Keep boxes compact to avoid higher volumetric charges
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