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PLAZA JUAN BORDES CLAVERIE, S/N
35008 LAS PALMAS DE GRAN CANARIA
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About this office
Las Palmas principal maritime customs at Plaza Juan Bordes Claverie, one of the busiest ports in the Atlantic. It handles container transhipment, bunkering operations, and African trade cargo at this strategic Canary Islands port.
Fun fact
In January 2026, Spain made Europe's largest-ever maritime cocaine seizure - 9,994 kg in Operation White Tide. The merchant vessel was towed to Santa Cruz de Tenerife and 13 crew members arrested. The Canary Islands have become a key logistics hub for traffickers rerouting shipments through the mid-Atlantic.
Frequently asked questions
ADUANA DE LAS PALMAS MARÍTIMA (T1) is a maritime customs office with reference code ES003591, operating within the customs administration of Spain. It is subordinate to the Tax Agency (AEAT).
The reference code is ES003591. It is used in customs declarations, transit documents, and correspondence with the customs administration.
Maritime cargo is subject to customs declaration (DUA), document checks (manifest, bill of lading, invoice), possible physical inspection, and release into free circulation. Simplified procedures are available for authorised operators.
Clearance time depends on risk classification. Low-risk shipments may be released within hours. Physical or laboratory inspections may extend the process to several days.
Operating hours depend on the type of unit and applicable regulations. Current information is available on the official website of the Tax Agency (AEAT).