Imports · Puerto Plata
International shipping to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata is a port city on the North Coast, popular with retirees and expats in Sosúa, Cabarete and the surrounding communities. We import commercial cargo, containers, barrels, boxes, vehicles and household moves to Puerto Plata from the USA, Canada, China, Europe, Panama and Latin America, with customs clearance and door delivery.
- Ocean (est.)
- 5–9 days
- Air (est.)
- 2–4 days
- Port
- Puerto Plata
- Airport
- Gregorio Luperón (POP)
How cargo reaches Puerto Plata
Ocean cargo for Puerto Plata is usually discharged at Puerto Plata and then trucked an estimated 0.5–1 hours to its destination. Air cargo arrives through Gregorio Luperón (POP). Transit times shown are estimates from US ports and vary by origin, carrier and customs.
What gets imported to Puerto Plata
Tourism, real estate, household moves for new residents and supplies for the Cibao region all pass through the Puerto Plata port.
- Full container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) shipping to Puerto Plata
- Barrels and boxes to family in Puerto Plata
- Car, SUV and motorcycle shipping to Puerto Plata
- Household moves to Puerto Plata
- Air cargo to Puerto Plata
Door delivery in Puerto Plata
Because cargo can be discharged directly at the Puerto Plata port, the North Coast is one of the fastest areas to deliver household moves and containers.
Customs clearance support
We help prepare documents and coordinate clearance with DGA so your cargo can be released and delivered in Puerto Plata. Duties and ITBIS depend on the cargo and are confirmed with your quote.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping to Puerto Plata take?
It depends on the origin. From US ports, estimated ocean transit is 5–9 days plus customs clearance and about 0.5–1 hours of trucking; by air, about 2–4 days. These times are estimates.
Do you deliver barrels and boxes in Puerto Plata?
Yes. We deliver barrels and boxes to homes in Puerto Plata and throughout Puerto Plata province.
Which port is used for Puerto Plata?
Usually Puerto Plata. The choice depends on the cargo type and the next available sailing.
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What affects your price
Every shipment is priced on its own details. These are the factors a freight agent looks at when preparing your quote.
Estimate volume and weightMode of transport
Ocean (LCL or FCL), air or RORO. Air is fastest; ocean is usually the most economical for heavy or bulky cargo.
Volume and weight
Ocean freight is mostly priced by volume (CBM); air freight by actual or volumetric weight, whichever is greater.
Origin and destination
The ports or airports involved, the distance, and current carrier schedules and surcharges on that lane.
Container type
A 20', 40', 40' high cube, reefer, flat-rack or open-top container each has its own cost.
Customs clearance
Duties and taxes are set by the authorities, not by us, and depend on the goods, their value and their classification.
Cargo insurance
Optional coverage is based on the declared value of your goods.
Pickup and door delivery
Collecting at your door or delivering to an address adds trucking, compared with port-to-port or drop-off.
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