Ship a Car to Dominican Republic
Ship a Car to Domincian Republic
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Shipping a Car to Dominican Republic
If you’re planning to ship a car to the Dominican Republic, our three decades of experience can assist you. For first-time car shippers, all we require to provide you with pricing is the Year/Make/Model of your car, the Pickup Zip Code, and the destination country, which in this case is the DR.
Ship Car to Dominican Republic
This page is designed to address a wide range of questions, from the process of us picking up your car to when you will receive it. We also cover the pricing for transporting your car to the Dominican Republic and provide information about who to contact for import fees. Please note that import fees are not included in our initial quote, as they must be paid at the port.
Pick Up
No matter where your car is located in the USA, we can arrange its pickup and transport to the shipping port. When you request a free quote, you’ll notice a line item labeled “Ground Trucking,” which is an optional charge. If you prefer to personally drive your car to the shipping port and save on this expense, it’s a good idea to compare the costs of fuel, accommodation, and airfare for the journey.
Departure Shipping Ports
Here is a list of departure ports in the USA from where shipping lines operate to the Dominican Republic:
- Baltimore, MD
- Houston, TX
- Port Everglades, FL
- Freeport, TX
- Jacksonville, FL
- Newark, New Jersey
- Brunswick, GA
Arrival at Shipping Terminal in Dominican Republic
All shipments will arrive in either Santo Domingo. The designated person responsible for picking up the car should be prepared to bring cash to cover the applicable taxes..
Cost to Ship a Car to Dominican Republic
Here are some starting costs to ship a car to Dominican Republic from USA.
$800 from Freeport, TX to Santo Domingo, DR
$800 from Port Everglades, FL to Santo Domingo, DR
$800 from Jacksonville, FL to Santo Domingo, DR
$800 from Brunswick, GA to Santo Domingo, DR
$800 from Baltimore, MD to Santo Domingo, DR
$800 from Newark, NJ to Santo Domingo, DR
The shipping service from the port of departure covers port-to-port transportation. If you choose door-to-port shipping, an additional fee will apply for us to collect your car from your residence or dealership.
Meet the Spanish Speaking Team
Kendra
Shipping Agent
Call or Text (858) 289-4922
Handles incoming quotes and shipments to Latin America. Kendra also speaks Spanish
Ricardo
Shipping Agent
Call or Text (858) 877-9577
Handles incoming quotes in English and Spanish. He also handles a lot of Whatsapp & FB Messenger.
Vehicle Import Tax & Duty
Before you request a quote, it’s essential to determine the anticipated import taxes, so you can make an informed decision about whether it’s financially viable to import your vehicle to the Dominican Republic.
After you submit your quote request, we will connect you with our Customs Clearance Broker. However, if you prefer, you can also opt to use your own Customs Clearance Broker for the process.
Vehicle Age Limits
The vehicle age limit for shipping to the Dominican Republic is a maximum of 5 years old. Typically, most people do not ship brand new cars with zero miles.
To check the date of manufacture for any car, you can open the door and locate the information between the door and the doorjamb.
Please ensure that your car adheres to the age limit and is not older than 5 years old for shipping.
Storage Fees
5-7 calendar days free.
After that, it’s $10/day.
Optional Marine Insurance
Marine insurance provides coverage for damage to your car while it’s at sea. Hurricane season spans from June 1st to November 30th. The cost of marine insurance is calculated at 1.75% of the specific amount you wish to cover. For example, to safeguard $10,000 worth of damage, the marine insurance cost would be $175.
You can learn more about marine insurance here.
Documents Required to Ship Car to Dominican Republic
- Original Title
- Copy of Consignee’s Identification
Shipping Methods
RoRo Shipping to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
RoRo – Roll On, Roll Off
Your cars will be transported to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, using a RoRo (Roll on Roll off) ship. They will be driven up a ramp and loaded onto the ship without being placed inside a container. The advantage of a RoRo ship is that your car will be securely inside the vessel, shielded from exposure to the elements.
Payment Methods
Credit Card & Zelle
Most people pay with a credit card. There is a 3% service fee if you pay by credit card. If you have Zelle Pay, there is no fee because it’s bank-to-bank. You can sign up for Zelle here. https://www.zellepay.com/
Wire Transfer or Cashier’s Check
Most people who are not in USA pay by wire transfer. If you choose to pay via wire transfer, we will send you our banking information once your order is placed.
Canceling Your Order
If for some reason you need to cancel your order, there’s a $300 cancelation fee.
Additional Information
USA Customs Clearance
Ship Overseas, Inc. will clear US customs for you. This is included in your order.
Who Can Pickup Your Car in DR.
Only the owner or consignee (the person designated on the paperwork) are allowed to pick up the car in Santo Domingo. Whoever picks up the car should make sure they have extra cash on hand to pay for the fees that will be charged at the port.