How to Export to Dominican Republic
Import Regs.: Documentation
All imports into the Dominican Republic, other than free zone imports, require a consular invoice from a Dominican overseas consulate approving the transaction. (Consular invoice is a commercial invoice that has been certified by a a Domincan Consulate here in the U.S. This must be done before shipment.) Many U.S. exporters have complained that the fees are rarely nominal and often arbitrarily assessed. It should be noted that under the CAFTA this fee will be eliminated for "originating" products and services.
Customs officials have advised that the importer can agree to pay a set fee of RD $3,500 (about US$240 as of 04/98) if the importer chooses not to present a consularized invoice at the time of customs processing. Imports into free trade zones that are destined for re-export are excused from this and other customs requirements, such as import licenses, registration requirements, and payment of customs duties based on commercial invoice and airway or ship bills of landing.
Dominican Consulates request the use of consular invoices for imports into the Dominican Republic, even though they are no longer required by law.
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