Shipping medical devices from the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a major medical device supplier to the United States. Here’s how to ship them on time and in compliance.
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A free trade zone success story
Free zone plants in Santo Domingo, Santiago, San Cristóbal and La Romana make catheters, surgical instruments, blood-pressure equipment, IV sets and other devices. Most ship to the United States, with more going to Europe and Latin America.
How medical devices are shipped
- Air freight for urgent and high-value orders; ocean LCL or FCL for regular replenishment.
- Temperature-controlled options when the product requires it.
- Clean, sealed, labeled packaging that protects sterile goods and matches the packing list.
What you need
Free zone export documents, commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration (DUA), air waybill or bill of lading, certificate of origin (DR-CAFTA for the U.S.). For the U.S., the manufacturer’s FDA establishment registration and device listing, and the importer’s FDA entry information.
How Puente Freight helps
We move medical devices and supplies out of the DR by air and ocean, coordinate with free zone plants, prepare export documents and keep your shipments on schedule.