Receiving packages in the Canary Islands has never been as simple as on the mainland. Although the islands are part of Spain, the archipelago has a special tax and customs regime that complicates online shopping and importing from the mainland, the rest of Europe or anywhere in the world.
Canary Islands residents face extra paperwork, delays and hidden costs every day that make their purchases more expensive. The result? Many stores don't even ship to the Canary Islands.
At MDE we know this problem well, and we have created a solution to make buying, consolidating and receiving in the Canary Islands as easy as anywhere else.
The main obstacles to shipping to the Canary Islands
Mandatory customs: any package entering the Canary Islands is considered an import. This means processing a DUA (Single Administrative Document), even if the package comes from the mainland.
IGIC instead of VAT: in the Canary Islands VAT does not apply; instead the IGIC applies, normally 7%. However, many stores don't know how to invoice without VAT and simply refuse to ship.
AIEM (Tax on Imports and Deliveries of Goods in the Canary Islands): a special tax that makes certain imported products more expensive.
Duties and extra costs: for orders over €150, in addition to the IGIC and the AIEM, duties may apply depending on the type of product.
Hidden costs and delays: transport agencies apply customs handling charges that catch customers by surprise when they receive the package.
How MDE solves shipping problems to the Canary Islands
At MDE we have created an international network of warehouses in Europe, America and Asia that makes shipping to the Canary Islands simple, clear and affordable:
Receiving at European warehouses: your purchases arrive first at our address in Europe, like any other domestic shipment. If you ship to Spain, they will arrive in Valencia or Barcelona.
Smart consolidation: you decide whether to group several packages into one, reducing international shipping costs by up to 70%.
Pre-clearance (DDP): we take care of calculating and managing the taxes (IGIC, AIEM and duties) before the package leaves for the Canary Islands. You pay everything in advance and receive the package with no surprises.
Transparent costs: we show you photos, weight, measurements and the final rate before forwarding your package.
More routes, fewer barriers: thanks to our flexible logistics, we avoid extra costs and optimize every shipment to the Canary Islands.
Exclusive advantages for the Canary Islands with MDE
Access to more than 10 warehouses in Europe, America and Asia.
International shipping from €7.99 within Europe and €15.99 transoceanic.
Save up to 70% by consolidating your packages.
Buy from stores that don't ship to the Canary Islands: we handle it for you.
Avoid customs surprises with clear rates from the start.
Buying from the Canary Islands is no longer a problem!
What used to be complicated and costly is now fast, secure and affordable. With MDE, Canary Islands residents can buy from any store on the mainland, in Europe or around the world, receive it at an MDE warehouse, consolidate and forward it to the islands without worrying about customs bureaucracy or unexpected charges.
Sign up today with MDE, get your international address and forward to the world (and to the Canary Islands) with MDE. Enjoy a 14-day trial with a money-back guarantee. Our customers' reviews are our greatest testament to quality and satisfaction.
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