Importing Into 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Dirección General de Aduanas (DGA)
18%
US$200
De Minimis Threshold
US$200
200 USD
Shipments below this value may enter without customs duty. VAT may still apply depending on local rules.
Personal-import parcels under USD 200 duty-free; above attracts customs + 18% ITBIS. CAFTA-DR preferential treatment for US/CA-origin goods.
As of: 2023-01-01
VAT / GST on Imports
18%
Applied on the customs value (CIF — cost, insurance, freight) plus any applicable duties.
Required Documentation
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 01 | Declaración Jurada de Equipaje |
| 02 | DIGEMAPS permit for medications |
Requirements vary by shipment value, HS chapter, and origin country. Learn about each document type →
Restricted Import Categories
- ⚠Firearms (Ministerio de Interior permit)
- ⚠Pharmaceuticals (DIGEMAPS permit)
- ⚠Cultural property
Prohibited Import Categories
- ✗Narcotics
- ✗Counterfeit goods
- ✗CITES-listed species
Special Notes
- 01CAFTA-DR member: US and Central American goods get preferential tariff.
- 02Major tourism economy; Punta Cana / La Romana / Las Americas all see significant inbound.
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