Shipping gold and jewelry from the Dominican Republic
Gold is the Dominican Republic’s #1 export by value. Here’s how high-value precious metal and jewelry cargo leaves the country safely.
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Why gold leads Dominican exports
Most Dominican gold is mined in Sánchez Ramírez province and exported to refineries in Switzerland, India, Canada and the United States. Gold drove a big part of the country’s record US$15.9 billion in exports in 2025.
How gold and jewelry are shipped
- Almost always by air, as insured, high-value cargo with secure handling from origin to destination.
- Exact weight, purity and value must match the commercial invoice and the export declaration.
- Mining exports also need permits from the Ministerio de Energía y Minas and valuation by the DGA.
- Jewelry, larimar and amber pieces travel as declared, insured air cargo.
What you need
Exporter registration with ProDominicana, RNC, commercial invoice with weight, purity and value, packing list, export declaration (DUA), air waybill, insurance certificate, and any mining or assay certificates.
How Puente Freight helps
We help jewelry makers and businesses plan insured air shipments of jewelry and precious-metal products, prepare the export paperwork, and coordinate with specialized secure carriers when needed. Contact us to talk about your shipment.