Master’s in Classic Vehicle Regulation, Taxation and International Trade Engineering — Import/Export, Customs, Historic Registration
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in regulation, taxation and international trade engineering for classic vehicles, structured in 12 modules covering the legal framework, historic registration, import and export, customs, taxation, intra-EU trade, anti-money laundering, international contracts, logistics and compliance, with an assigned technical tutor.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Apply the legal framework for historic vehicles.
Process historic registration in Spain.
Manage imports and exports of classic vehicles.
Compare international import regimes.
Apply the taxation of collectors' items.
Prevent money laundering in high-value transactions.
Design contracts and logistics for international trade.
Who it's for
- Classic vehicle import managers
- Tax advisers for collections
- Customs technicians
- International classic vehicle dealers
- Vehicle administration agents
- Compliance officers
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to move into the classic vehicle trade
What you'll work with
- Real Decreto 892/2013 (Spanish regulation on historic vehicles)
- Regulation (EU) 952/2013 (Union Customs Code)
- Directive 2006/112/EC (common system of VAT)
- Regulation (EC) 116/2009 (export of cultural goods)
- Directive 2014/45/EU (periodic roadworthiness tests)
- 49 CFR Part 591 (US vehicle and equipment import requirements)
- Vienna Convention (CISG, international sale of goods)
- Ley 10/2010 (Spanish anti-money laundering law)
- TARIC
- SAP Global Trade Services
- Microsoft Excel
- Sede electrónica de la DGT
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Legal definitions of a historic vehicle1.2Directive 2014/45/EU and vehicles of historic interest1.3Spain's Historic Vehicles Regulation1.4Regional and local regulations1.5Cultural heritage and vehicles1.6Assets of cultural interest1.7Restrictions on use1.8Differences between European countries1.9Regulatory trends in the sector1.10Case study: legal status of a vehicle in three countries
2.1Classification requirements2.2Official laboratories and their report2.3Prior technical inspection2.4Documentation required for the procedure2.5Vehicles without documentation2.6Reinstatement of registrations2.7Recovering original registration numbers2.8Fees and timescales2.9Periodic technical inspections2.10Workshop: complete classification file
3.1Union Customs Code3.2Tariff classification 9705 and 87033.3Criteria for collectors' pieces3.4Import duties and VAT3.5Reduced VAT on collectors' items3.6Temporary admission procedure3.7Import customs documentation3.8Customs brokers3.9Individual vehicle approval after import3.10Practical exercise: import settlement for a US classic
4.1Export procedure4.2VAT refund4.3Export licences for cultural goods4.4Regulation (EC) 116/20094.5Exit documentation4.6Deregistration from the national register4.7International transport of the vehicle4.8Export insurance4.9Risks of the operation4.10Case study: exporting a classic to Japan
5.1The US 25-year rule5.2FMVSS and EPA exemptions5.3Form HS-7 and EPA 3520-15.4Importing into Canada and the 15-year rule5.5Australia and its requirements5.6Japan and the United Kingdom5.7Switzerland and Norway5.8Gulf markets5.9Comparison of regimes5.10Workshop: import requirements matrix by country
6.1VAT on sales and purchases6.2Special scheme for collectors' items6.3Margin scheme6.4Registration tax6.5Motor vehicle tax6.6Tax relief for historic vehicles6.7Taxation of investment6.8Wealth tax6.9Inheritance taxation6.10Practical exercise: tax calculation for a margin scheme transaction
7.1Free movement of goods7.2VAT on intra-Community transactions7.3New and used vehicles7.4Recognition of registrations7.5Transfers between Member States7.6Documentation required for the procedure7.7National registration taxes7.8Common problems in transfers7.9Trading platforms7.10Case study: buying a classic in Germany
8.1European anti-money laundering directives8.2Obliged entities under the regulations8.3Customer due diligence8.4Identifying beneficial ownership8.5Reporting suspicious transactions8.6International sanctions and restrictive lists8.7Lists of sanctioned persons8.8Records and retention8.9Staff training8.10Workshop: due diligence procedure
9.1International sale of goods9.2The 1980 Vienna Convention9.3Incoterms applied to vehicles9.4Inspection clauses9.5Warranties and latent defects9.6Jurisdiction and applicable law9.7Payments and deposits9.8Dispute resolution9.9International commercial arbitration9.10Practical exercise: international sale and purchase contract
10.1Container shipping10.2Ro-ro shipping10.3Air transport of vehicles10.4Transport insurance10.5Transport documentation10.6Inspections at origin10.7Storage in transit10.8Customs clearance at destination10.9Delivery to the client10.10Case study: door-to-door operation from the United States to Spain
11.1Organisation of the department11.2Internal compliance procedures11.3Document management and version control11.4Coordination with external advisers11.5Compliance indicators11.6Internal audit of operations11.7Continuous regulatory updating11.8Risk management11.9Continuous improvement of the system11.10Workshop: compliance manual for a classic vehicle dealer
12.1Selecting the operation or business12.2Regulatory analysis of the operation12.3Customs analysis of the operation12.4Tax analysis of the operation12.5Contract design for the sale12.6Logistics plan for the operation12.7Compliance plan12.8Conclusions and future work12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
The programme is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is TARIC, SAP Global Trade Services, Microsoft Excel and the DGT online portal (Sede electrónica de la DGT), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures for historic vehicle classification files, import customs settlements and the design of international contracts. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Real Decreto 892/2013, Regulation (EU) 952/2013, Directive 2006/112/EC, Regulation (EC) 116/2009, Directive 2014/45/EU, 49 CFR Part 591, Vienna Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods, Ley 10/2010 on the prevention of money laundering.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with TARIC, SAP Global Trade Services, Microsoft Excel and the DGT online portal, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A degree in engineering, science or architecture (or equivalent professional experience), a suitable computer and internet connection, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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