CUSTOMS BROKER
The professional figure of the customs broker, also known as a customs representative, refers to the specific service within the foreign trade sector responsible for enforcing customs regulations and overseeing the various laws and rules affecting this field.
This is a dynamic service, due to constant changes, and complex, since each shipment of goods requires tariff classification, taking into account quotas, restrictions, controls, etc., while being aware of possible variations.
At Ibercóndor, we are a customs agency and brokerage in Barcelona, with official customs representatives who have extensive experience in the sector.
What is a customs representative?
A customs representative or customs broker is a professional authorized by the General Directorate of Customs and Special Taxes. This role is crucial for processing all documentation related to goods before the Tax Agency, for the purpose of import or export.
Why is the role of a customs broker important in Spain?
National customs (in Spain) require a customs broker to officially handle all customs procedures. Thus, the customs broker or authorized economic operator (AEO) is responsible for making the customs declaration, either in their own name or on behalf of the person they represent. Therefore, a customs broker in Spain manages the export and import of goods subject to customs inspection and potential restrictions.
At Ibercóndor, we offer our services as a customs broker and international freight company, ensuring complete security and trust in every export, import, container load, and goods consolidation operation.
Customs broker functions
The main tasks of a customs broker include the following:
- Managing and overseeing customs clearance for the goods of their client. They also advise the client on all customs-related matters, including changes, trends, and other relevant aspects.
- Handling logistics tasks with carriers, warehouses, shipping agents, banks, etc.
- Paying taxes (VAT and customs duties) on behalf of the client to customs authorities and being present at required inspections.
- Issuing certificates of origin using specific forms related to goods that meet the rules of origin of the applicable trade agreement.
- Handling notifications from the Tax Agency on behalf of the client.
Why choose Ibercóndor as your customs representative?
At Ibercóndor, we have extensive experience as customs brokers in Barcelona and throughout Spain. Our specialized customs management professionals will guide, advise, and resolve all matters related to customs procedures in Barcelona and internationally.
We manage all customs clearance processes, whether for import or export operations, and conduct all necessary controls for these types of operations: health, pharmaceutical, quality, etc.
Imports
We advise you on the bureaucratic difficulties you may face when importing goods, including necessary certificates and any administrative procedures with customs.
Exports
As a customs agency and broker, we handle all administrative procedures with authorities for international shipments, ensuring the security of your shipments.
We are an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO)
In 2009, the figure of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) became official within the transportation and logistics sector, and Ibercóndor obtained this title that same year.
This allows us to offer greater security in the supply chain and significantly reduce the number of inspections.
Ibercóndor’s customs services
We have already discussed our main services in which we specialize at Ibercóndor, but it’s important to explain them in more detail:
- Fiscal representation
- Customs warehouse (DA)
- Non-customs warehouse (DDA)
- EORI – Economic Operator Registration and Identification Number
- Authorized exporter
- BTI – Binding Tariff Information
- Intrastat, declaration processing
- Special destination customs regime
- Temporary import regime
- Inward processing relief (IPR)
- Outward processing relief (OPR)
- AEO – Authorized Economic Operator
Do you need to hire a customs broker?
Do you have questions about customs or logistics processes? Hiring a customs representative is the best option for the success of your commercial operations and to avoid last-minute complications or surprises. Our customs brokers assist you with freight management, from and to any part of the world. We also advise you on the best transport method—air, sea, land, or rail—and guide you through all customs processes, based on your type of business and commercial transactions.