Imports · Distrito Nacional
International shipping to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo is the capital and largest commercial center of the Dominican Republic, home to most importers, distributors and corporate offices in the country. We import commercial cargo, containers, barrels, boxes, vehicles and household moves to Santo Domingo from the USA, Canada, China, Europe, Panama and Latin America, with customs clearance and door delivery.
- Ocean (est.)
- 4–9 days
- Air (est.)
- 1–3 days
- Port
- Caucedo / Haina
- Airport
- Las Américas (SDQ)
How cargo reaches Santo Domingo
Ocean cargo for Santo Domingo is usually discharged at Caucedo / Haina and then trucked an estimated 0.5–1 hours to its destination. Air cargo arrives through Las Américas (SDQ). Transit times shown are estimates from US ports and vary by origin, carrier and customs.
What gets imported to Santo Domingo
Retail, construction materials, electronics, auto parts, food distribution and e-commerce drive most of the freight arriving in the capital.
- Full container (FCL) and consolidated (LCL) shipping to Santo Domingo
- Barrels and boxes to family in Distrito Nacional
- Car, SUV and motorcycle shipping to Santo Domingo
- Household moves to Santo Domingo
- Air cargo to Santo Domingo
Door delivery in Santo Domingo
We deliver across the Distrito Nacional, Santo Domingo Este, Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Norte, Los Alcarrizos and Boca Chica.
Customs clearance support
We help prepare documents and coordinate clearance with DGA so your cargo can be released and delivered in Santo Domingo. Duties and ITBIS depend on the cargo and are confirmed with your quote.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping to Santo Domingo take?
It depends on the origin. From US ports, estimated ocean transit is 4–9 days plus customs clearance and about 0.5–1 hours of trucking; by air, about 1–3 days. These times are estimates.
Do you deliver barrels and boxes in Santo Domingo?
Yes. We deliver barrels and boxes to homes in Santo Domingo and throughout Distrito Nacional province.
Which port is used for Santo Domingo?
Usually Caucedo / Haina. 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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