Shipping to Dominican Republic

Shipping your goods from the US to the Dominican Republic is now easy; you just have to decide which options you are going for. Linbis Shipping Platform help you choose the best alternative. Listed below are options for shipping from the US to Dominican Republic

Air freight

• It is the choice of people in a hurry. A cargo plane transports your items to anywhere in the world in just two to three days. However, it is also very expensive, so you pay a reasonable premium for a quick service. If you do not need to send your package at the last minute, avoid air freight. On the other hand

Sea freight

• It costs much less, about five times less than airfreight. This makes it very convenient for people who have a budget. A container ship travels much slower than a cargo plane and usually takes several weeks. So plan your move in advance. In terms of getting value for money, sea freight is the best option for you. If you opt for sea freight, your items will be shipped in a 20-foot container or a 40-foot container. You do not have to fill the entire container with equipment. If you do not bring more than one cubic meter of cargo, you are sharing the use of a container with other people. This is a process called load less than the container load or LCL.

Duty and Tax Information and regulation for packages and containers shipping to Dominican Republic

There are more than 24 customs offices in the Dominican Republic: eleven in ports, seven in airport areas and six on the border with Haiti. The major port handling the cargo are: the eastern port of Haina, the western port of Haina, the multi-modal port of Caucedo, the Las Americas International Airport and the port of San Pedro de Macoris.

Dominican customs officials say that the average customs clearance takes three days after filing the full file. Customs clearance can be completed in a matter of hours if importers use online customs clearance and allow customs clearance prior to arrival. The online service offered on the website of the customs office allows importers to register the import, to submit documents, to check and (before arrival) to pay the tax due.

Let our Logistics Partners in Dominican Republic handle your freight that will be deliver to your door at a fraction of a cost of the big companies. Linbis Network of custom brokers, freight forwarders and couriers make your shipments more affordable.

Products prohibited shipping to Dominican Republic

There are few import bans, although most agricultural products require a permit from the Ministry of Agriculture. This seems to limit the import of many articles that the government claims are in competition with domestic production.

The import of passenger cars over five years old and trucks older than fifteen years and the import of second-hand clothes are prohibited. However, the provision regarding worn clothing is often neglected. To find out if your product can be ship to RD send us an inquiry and we will be happy to respond.

What documentation is required to send package from USA to Dominican Republic?

In order for US exports to the Dominican Republic to benefit from the CAFTA DR preferential treatment, the Dominican Republic’s Customs Directorate must provide the Dominican Republic with a certificate supporting the preferential preference of the application. The Dominican importer should work with the US exporter to ensure that a US product complies with the relevant rules of origin before submitting the application.

A certification must include the following information:

• The name of the person performing the certification, including, where appropriate, contact details and other identifying information;
• Tariff classification in the Harmonized System and product description;
• Information on the origin of the property;
• Date of certification and certification of validity period of validity of the certification.

However, the US subcontractor must be prepared to provide the Dominican importer with the support and cooperation needed to provide accurate and well-documented preferential treatment requests.

For most products, no import license is required, except for pharmaceuticals (pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and skin care products, cleaning products), all agricultural products and agrochemicals. Drugs must be licensed by the Department of Health for each brand / product imported by the company.

Factors that affects cost?

General interest rate

• The general interest rate increase (GRI) is the adjustment of sea freight prices by transport companies. This is usually done to help airlines recover from weak market movements. In a relatively stable year, a GRI is usually applied once. However, the GRI was sometimes used several times a year.

High season expedition

• Like all other industries, shipping also has its peak season when demand for ocean freight reaches its peak. This not only affects ship capacity and the global supply chain, but also freight rates. This high season lasts from July to November / December when they start their goods for the holiday season. Hauliers are increasing freight rates at the beginning of the high season to meet the growing demand for their services. In some cases, the extra logistical work required to meet the increased demand may be rewarded in high season.

Lack of trucks

• In the case of a truck shortage, prices for sea freight rise in a natural reaction of the market. The capacity decreases and the demand increases in proportion, resulting in higher rates. As a shipper, you either have to pay a high price to secure a trucker, or deal with disruptions in your supply chain. Forwarding freight through other routes and / or ports, planning your shipment much earlier than usual and an emergency plan are a way to avoid delays due to truck bottlenecks.

Additional sea freight costs

• Although these costs are generally not under the control of the sender, the sender may take certain steps to reduce the risk of their occurrence. This includes obtaining all relevant documents and fast submission. The smallest gaps in your writes can trigger alerts. And that can happen at the origin and the destination. Planning your mailing in advance is another way to avoid running out of money. You also have a lot of time with your shipping information, which avoids some of the other factors.

Conclusion

Linbis Shipping Marketplace helps companies and individuals send packages, ship containers, ship cars and with all your logistics issue for shipment to Dominican Republic and many other country. To find the cost of your shipments fill out the information above and receive quotes from many of our partners using Linbis Logistics Software.