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MOVING TO SPAIN • CALIFORNIA • BAY AREA • IAM MEMBER
Moving company to Spain from California: CG Moving Company, Inc. coordinates international household goods shipments from the Bay Area and California to Spain. As a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM), CG Moving Company works with a vetted IAM agent in Spain for customs clearance and delivery at the Spanish address. Federal operating authority USDOT 3907428. California intrastate authority CPUC MTR 0190922. City and County of San Francisco approved vendor no. 96965. Free survey and written estimate before any commitment.
International Association of Movers
Federal operating authority
CA intrastate authority
South San Francisco, CA
International move insurance available
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific. Moving to Spain from California. IAM member. Free survey and estimate before booking.
CG Moving provides international moves from the Bay Area. IAM member. Free survey.
CG Moving Company coordinates moves to Spain from California for Bay Area residents relocating to Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, the Balearic Islands, and other Spanish destinations. International household goods shipments to Spain are arranged by sea freight from California ports. The IAM agent in Spain handles customs clearance and delivery at the Spanish address. Every Spain move begins with a free pre-move survey and a written estimate.
Moving from California to Spain involves several steps that differ from a domestic move: export packing to international standards, an inventory list for Spanish customs, sea freight booking to a Spanish port (typically Barcelona, Valencia, or Bilbao), Spain customs clearance, and delivery by the IAM Spain agent. CG Moving Company handles the California side. The Spain agent handles the receiving side.
The full international moving hub covering Spain, Italy, France, Belgium, England, and other destinations from the Bay Area and California.
Export packing to international shipping standards. Required for all household goods shipments to Spain from California.
Bay Area residential pickup for Spain moves. The California side of the Spain move starts as a standard Bay Area residential move.
Specialty items in Spain moves: pianos, fine art, antiques, and high-value items needing specialist packing and export documentation.
CG Moving ships household goods from California to Spain. Spanish customs documentation provided.
CG Moving Company handles the following aspects of a California to Spain move.
Most California to Spain moves use sea freight. Full Container Load (FCL) is a dedicated 20-foot or 40-foot container for your household goods alone. Groupage (Less-than-Container Load or LCL) means your goods share a container with other shipments. FCL is typically used for larger households (above 800 cubic feet), offers faster transit, and avoids co-loading. Groupage is more economical for smaller volumes but adds transit time. CG Moving Company confirms the recommended method in the pre-move survey.
Household goods imported to Spain from California qualify for duty-free importation under specific conditions. The importer must be establishing primary residence in Spain for the first time, or returning to Spain after living outside the EU for at least 12 months. Required documentation includes a Certificate of Residence in Spain (or a signed declaration of intent to establish residence), a passport copy, a detailed inventory list in Spanish or English (with valuations), and proof of the California residence being vacated. CG Moving Company prepares the California-side documentation.
All household goods shipped to Spain must be export-packed to international shipping standards. CG Moving Company uses new double-wall moving cartons, custom crating for fragile or high-value items, and furniture padding to international standards. An itemised inventory is created during packing, which is used for the Spanish customs declaration. The inventory includes a description and approximate value of every item in the shipment.
CG Moving Company picks up at the California address, loads the container or the groupage shipment at the Bay Area facility, and coordinates the export documentation with the freight forwarder. The container is then transported to the California port (typically Oakland or Los Angeles) for loading on the vessel. Transit time from California to Spanish ports (Barcelona, Valencia, or Bilbao) is typically 16 to 22 days.
Household goods to Spain arrive at one of three main ports: Barcelona (north-east Spain), Valencia (east coast), or Bilbao (north Spain). The IAM agent in Spain meets the shipment at the port, handles customs clearance on the Spanish side, pays any applicable taxes or handling fees, and arranges delivery to the Spanish address. The destination agent is responsible for the Spain-side scope.
The IAM Spain agent delivers the household goods from the port to the destination address in Spain. Standard delivery includes placement in the rooms designated. Unpacking service at the Spanish address is available and is confirmed with the Spain agent at the time of booking. CG Moving Company coordinates with the Spain agent directly and keeps the customer informed of the shipment status.
CG Moving handles the California side: pre-move survey, export packing, inventory, and loading.
A California to Spain move is coordinated in two stages: the California side, handled by CG Moving Company, and the Spain side, handled by the IAM agent in Spain.
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The survey confirms the household goods volume (cubic feet or cubic meters), the destination city and address in Spain, the required delivery timeline, and the customer's Spanish residency status for customs purposes. The volume determines whether FCL or groupage is the recommended shipping method. The residency status determines what documentation is required for the Spanish customs duty-free declaration. The survey is completed in person at the Bay Area address or remotely.
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CG Moving Company packs the household goods at the California address, creating a room-by-room inventory of every item in the shipment. The inventory includes descriptions and approximate values for the Spanish customs declaration. All items are packed to international shipping standards. The packed goods are loaded into the container or the LCL shipment at the Bay Area facility. A Bill of Lading is issued by the freight forwarder.
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The container is transported to the California port and loaded on the vessel. Transit time from California to Spain is typically 16 to 22 days depending on the shipping route and the destination port. CG Moving Company provides the customer with the vessel name and Bill of Lading number so the shipment can be tracked during transit.
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The IAM Spain agent receives the shipment at the Spanish port, clears customs on the customer's behalf using the pre-prepared documentation, and arranges delivery to the destination address in Spain. Standard delivery includes placement in designated rooms. The customer is notified when the customs process is complete and given the expected delivery date.
Spain move costs depend on shipping weight, container type, and destination region. Free survey.
California to Spain moving costs are driven by shipment volume, the destination city in Spain, and the shipping method. All are confirmed in the pre-move survey before the estimate is issued.
The primary cost driver. Volume determines whether FCL or groupage is appropriate. A two-bedroom apartment typically ships as groupage; a three-bedroom or larger house typically fills a 20-foot container. Volume is confirmed in the pre-move survey.
Destination City in Spain and Port of Entry
Barcelona (north-east), Valencia (east coast), or Bilbao (north) are the main receiving ports. The destination city in Spain determines which port is most practical and affects the final delivery distance from port to door.
Marine Insurance, Packing, and Specialty Items
Marine cargo insurance is available and recommended for all California to Spain shipments. Export packing to international standards is included in the quoted scope. Specialty items (pianos, fine art, antiques) require custom crating and additional documentation and are quoted separately.
Common factors that affect a California to Spain move estimate:
Shipment volume: determines FCL vs. groupage vs. air freight (quoted in the pre-move survey)
Destination city in Spain: determines port of entry and final delivery distance from port
Spanish customs: duty-free importation confirmed if residency documentation is in order
Marine cargo insurance: available and recommended for California to Spain shipments
Marine cargo insurance: available and recommended for California to Spain shipments
Specialty items: fine art, pianos, antiques requiring custom crating and additional Spain customs documentation
CG Moving Company reviews the shipment volume, Spanish destination city, residency status, and specialty items before preparing a written estimate. The estimate covers the California side of the move. Spain agent charges are confirmed by the Spain agent separately. No charges are added after the California-side estimate is agreed.
CG Moving has served the Bay Area since 2005. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor 96965.
CG Moving Company, Inc. has coordinated California to Spain moves for Bay Area residents since 2005. As a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM), CG Moving Company has access to a vetted IAM agent network in Spain for customs clearance and delivery at the Spanish address. Founded by Charlie Gonzalez in South San Francisco. Federal authority USDOT 3907428, MC 1441357. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor no. 96965. CA small business cert. no. 1745559. CPUC MBE cert. no. 15050132.
GS-33F-0063X
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California
State agency procurement
CPUC MTR 0190922
CA DMV MCP 0426662
No. 96965
City and County of San Francisco
USDOT 3907428
MC 1441357
C61/D34 No. 987530
Furniture installation
Call 888-508-7838 to book a free move survey. Written estimate before your move date.
Tell us the origin address in California, the destination city in Spain, your preferred move-out date, the number of rooms (approximate volume), and your Spanish residency status. Note any specialty items (pianos, fine art, antiques). The survey is completed in person or remotely. Spain move estimates are confirmed within 48 hours.
CG Moving Company handles the California side: pre-move survey, export packing, itemised inventory for Spanish customs, loading and export documentation, and coordination with the IAM Spain agent. The Spain agent handles customs clearance and delivery at the Spanish address. Marine cargo insurance is available and recommended.
Free survey for Spain moves from San Francisco and the Bay Area
CG Moving serves the full Bay Area. See all locations at /movers-near-me/california
CG Moving Company coordinates California to Spain moves from any Bay Area or California address. Pre-shipment storage at 1755 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, is available before the Spain sailing date.
San Francisco
Moves to Spain coordinated from all SF neighbourhoods. IAM member. USDOT 3907428. Export packing and Spanish customs documentation included. SF vendor no. 96965.
Peninsula / San Mateo County
Moves to Spain coordinated from South San Francisco, San Mateo, Redwood City, and the Peninsula. CG Moving picks up from any Peninsula address for Spain shipments.
East Bay
Moves to Spain coordinated from Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Alameda County. Bay Area pickup for California to Spain household goods shipments.
Silicon Valley
Moves to Spain coordinated from San Jose, Palo Alto, Mountain View, and Sunnyvale. Silicon Valley to Spain household goods shipments through Bay Area port.
Marin County / North Bay
Moves to Spain coordinated from San Rafael, Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Marin County. Marin to Spain household goods shipments.
Common questions about CG Moving services, licensing, COI, and costs answered below.
Sea freight from California to Spain takes approximately 16 to 22 days on the vessel from a California port (Oakland or Los Angeles) to a Spanish port (Barcelona, Valencia, or Bilbao). The total door-to-door timeline from the Bay Area pickup to delivery in Spain is typically 6 to 10 weeks, including the pre-shipment preparation time in California and the Spanish customs clearance process at the destination port.
To import household goods to Spain duty-free from California, the importer must be establishing primary residence in Spain for the first time or returning to Spain after living outside the EU for at least 12 months. Required documents include a Certificate of Residence in Spain (Certificado de Empadronamiento) or a signed declaration of intent to establish Spanish residence, a passport copy, and a detailed inventory of all items being shipped. CG Moving Company prepares the California-side documentation.
Full Container Load (FCL) is recommended for households above approximately 800 cubic feet (roughly a three-bedroom home or larger). It is faster, dedicated to your goods only, and avoids co-loading. Groupage (LCL) is more economical for smaller volumes (studio to two-bedroom). CG Moving Company confirms the recommended shipping method and cost comparison in the pre-move survey.
Household goods from California typically arrive at Barcelona, Valencia, or Bilbao depending on the shipping route and the destination city in Spain. Barcelona is commonly used for shipments to north-east Spain and the Balearic Islands. Valencia serves the east coast and Madrid. Bilbao is the main northern port. The IAM Spain agent coordinates final delivery from the port to the home address.
Vehicles and pets are separate from the household goods shipment. Vehicles exported from California to Spain require separate documentation and must comply with Spanish vehicle import regulations, including potential re-registration. Pets require an EU-approved health certificate and microchipping. CG Moving Company can refer you to specialist vehicle export and pet relocation services; these are not within CG Moving Company’s standard scope.
Spain and EU import regulations restrict certain items: food products (many are not permitted), plants, firearms, and controlled substances. Wine shipped in bottles for personal use is generally permitted in small quantities as part of household effects. A full list of Spanish customs restrictions is confirmed with the IAM Spain agent before the shipment is packed.
Marine cargo insurance is not automatically included but is available and strongly recommended for all California to Spain shipments. The insurance covers the declared replacement value of the goods for loss or damage during the sea voyage. The insurance premium and coverage terms are confirmed at the time of the California-side booking.
CG Moving Company sends the IAM Spain agent the shipment details (inventory, container details, Bill of Lading) and coordinates the expected arrival date. The Spain agent contacts the customer directly for the customs clearance process and delivery scheduling. CG Moving Company remains the customer’s main point of contact on the California side throughout the process and keeps the customer updated on shipment status.
Call 888-508-7838 to book a free move survey. Written estimate before your move date.
Whether you are moving from San Francisco to Madrid, from the Peninsula to Barcelona, from Silicon Valley to Seville, or from anywhere in California to any Spanish destination, CG Moving Company coordinates the California side of the Spain move from the pre-move survey through loading and export. The IAM Spain agent handles customs clearance and delivery at the Spanish address.
CG Moving Company is a member of the International Association of Movers (IAM). Federal operating authority USDOT 3907428, MC 1441357. CPUC MTR 0190922. SF vendor no. 96965. Pre-shipment storage at 1755 Mission Rd. CA small business cert. no. 1745559. CPUC MBE cert. no. 15050132. Every Spain move starts with a free California-side survey and a written estimate.
International moving services across San Francisco, the Bay Area, and California.
CG Moving Company, Inc.
1755 Mission Rd, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Phone: 888-508-7838
CPUC MTR 0190922 | USDOT 3907428 | CSLB C61/D34 No. 987530 | GSA GS-33F-0063X
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm Pacific. After-hours and weekend international moving services scheduled on request.