Imports · Santiago
International shipping to Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic
Santiago de los Caballeros is the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic and the economic heart of the Cibao valley. We import commercial cargo, containers, barrels, boxes, vehicles and household moves to Santiago de los Caballeros from the USA, Canada, China, Europe, Panama and Latin America, with customs clearance and door delivery.
- Ocean (est.)
- 5–10 days
- Air (est.)
- 2–4 days
- Port
- Puerto Plata / Caucedo
- Airport
- Cibao International (STI)
How cargo reaches Santiago de los Caballeros
Ocean cargo for Santiago de los Caballeros is usually discharged at Puerto Plata / Caucedo and then trucked an estimated 1.5–3 hours to its destination. Air cargo arrives through Cibao International (STI). Transit times shown are estimates from US ports and vary by origin, carrier and customs.
What gets imported to Santiago de los Caballeros
Free-zone manufacturing, cigars and tobacco, textiles, agriculture and medical devices make Santiago a major origin and destination for industrial cargo.
- Full container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) shipping to Santiago de los Caballeros
- Barrels and boxes to family in Santiago
- Car, SUV and motorcycle shipping to Santiago de los Caballeros
- Household moves to Santiago de los Caballeros
- Air cargo to Santiago de los Caballeros
Door delivery in Santiago de los Caballeros
Cargo for Santiago is usually routed through Puerto Plata to shorten trucking, or by air into Cibao International for urgent shipments.
Customs clearance support
We help prepare documents and coordinate clearance with DGA so your cargo can be released and delivered in Santiago de los Caballeros. Duties and ITBIS depend on the cargo and are confirmed with your quote.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping to Santiago de los Caballeros take?
It depends on the origin. From US ports, estimated ocean transit is 5–10 days plus customs clearance and about 1.5–3 hours of trucking; by air, about 2–4 days. These times are estimates.
Do you deliver barrels and boxes in Santiago de los Caballeros?
Yes. We deliver barrels and boxes to homes in Santiago de los Caballeros and throughout Santiago province.
Which port is used for Santiago de los Caballeros?
Usually Puerto Plata / Caucedo. 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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