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Looking to ship a package from the USA to the Dominican Republic? You're in the right place. Our specialists at Shipixy can help you choose reputable couriers, budget-friendly shipping costs, and delivery methods that fit your budget and schedule for international shipping. The Dominican Republic has become one of the biggest economies in the Caribbean and is a growing destination for personal shipments, business deliveries, and eCommerce orders. The number of packages being shipped from the USA to cities such as Santo Domingo, Santiago, Puerto Plata, and La Romana is increasing daily, and international shipping is more important than ever.

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Table of Contents
  1. Best Couriers to Ship to the Dominican Republic
  2. Ship a Package with UPS
  3. Ship a Package with USPS
  4. Ship a Package with FedEx
  5. How Much Does It Cost to Ship to the Dominican Republic?
  6. How Long Does It Take to Ship a Package to the Dominican Republic?
  7. Dominican Republic Customs and Regulations
  8. What Items Cannot Be Shipped to the Dominican Republic?

Best Couriers to Ship to the Dominican Republic

You need to select the right courier service depending on the size of your shipment, budget, and delivery time. We deal with the major international carriers to make sure you can choose the service that suits your shipping requirements.

Ship a Package with UPS

UPS is a great company for businesses and individuals who want to send items overseas quickly and in a reliable manner. UPS Worldwide Saver and UPS Worldwide Expedited services offer reliable shipping and tracking as well as customs assistance to the Dominican Republic. UPS is perfect for time-critical paperwork, business items, electronics, and high value deliveries.

Ship a Package with USPS

USPS shipping is one of the cheapest ways to send light mail packages overseas. It provides services such as Priority Mail International and Priority Mail Express International, which are ideal for personal parcels, gifts, and small online orders. The USPS offers broad coverage and affordable shipping costs.

Ship a Package with FedEx

FedEx is famous for its fast international delivery system and expert logistics solutions. It provides express shipping, tracking, and trustworthy customs processing for the Dominican Republic. FedEx is particularly well suited for deliveries that require reliable transit times, such as business deliveries and time-sensitive deliveries.

How Much Does It Cost to Ship to the Dominican Republic?

The cost of shipping to the Dominican Republic is determined by package weight, dimensions, speed, shipping method, and shipping company. Express shipping typically costs more than economy shipping, and bigger or heavier packages are more expensive. On our platform, you will be able to compare couriers' prices, get discounted shipping rates, and select the most affordable one that suits your shipping needs.

How Long Does It Take to Ship a Package to the Dominican Republic?

Shipping time is based on the shipping service used. Usually, express courier services can deliver in 2-5 working days, and standard international shipping will take around 5-10 working days. Economy shipping will take 10-21 business days, depending on customs clearance and the destination within the Dominican Republic. Final delivery times may also be affected by the weather, holidays, and customs inspections.

Dominican Republic Customs and Regulations

Imported goods into the Dominican Republic are subject to local customs laws. Proper customs statement, commercial invoice (if applicable), and full shipment information help to avoid delays. Depending on the declared value and product category of the shipment, import duty and taxes may apply.

What Items Cannot Be Shipped to the Dominican Republic?

Some products are not permitted or are limited in importation into the Dominican Republic. Always check what is allowed by local customs before shipping. Here are some items that are commonly prohibited or restricted:

  • Illegal drugs and narcotics
  • Weapons, ammunition, and explosives
  • Chemicals or materials that could be harmful
  • Counterfeit products
  • Materials that are obscene
  • Protected wildlife products
  • Some chemicals and pesticides
  • Used footwear and clothing (where permitted)
  • Some religious or culturally restricted material
  • Currency or other restricted financial instruments (subject to regulations)

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Key facts about the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has a population of about 11.5 million (2025), and its capital is Santo Domingo.

In 2025, the population grew by 0.8%, and 72.5% of people lived in urban areas. The currency is the Dominican peso (DOP), and the official language is Spanish.

In the Dominican Republic, standard time is UTC-04:00, traffic drives on the right and the international calling code is +1809, +1829 and +1849.

The Dominican Republic's gross domestic product (GDP) was $127.4 billion in 2025, or $11,059 per person. It exported $30.1 billion and imported $35.5 billion of goods and services in 2025, so trade equaled 51% of GDP.

The Dominican Republic at a glance
CapitalSanto Domingo
Population (2025)11,520,487
Land area (2024)48,198 km² (18,609 sq mi)
CurrencyDominican peso (DOP)
Official languageSpanish
Time zone (standard)UTC-04:00
Calling code+1809, +1829, +1849
Internet domain.do
Drives on theright
GDP (2025)$127.4 billion
GDP per person (2025)$11,059
GDP of the Dominican Republic, 2016 to 2025
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The Dominican Republic's GDP grew from $75.6 billion in 2016 to $127.4 billion in 2025, while the population went from 10,551,430 to 11,520,487. The largest one-year rise was in 2021, up 20.8%. Divided by population, that is about $7,160 per person in 2016 and $11,059 in 2025.

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GDP and population of the Dominican Republic by year
YearGDP (current US$)Population
2025$127.4 billion11,520,487
2024$124.3 billion11,427,557
2023$120.5 billion11,331,265
2022$113.5 billion11,230,734
2021$94.85 billion11,123,476
2020$78.55 billion11,008,300
2019$89.15 billion10,894,043
2018$84.99 billion10,782,053
2017$79.07 billion10,666,843
2016$75.55 billion10,551,430

Trade between the United States and the Dominican Republic

In 2025, the United States exported $12.9 billion of goods to the Dominican Republic and imported $7.6 billion, a U.S. trade surplus of $5.3 billion.

U.S. exports to the Dominican Republic fell 0.9% from $13 billion in 2024.

Among the 21 countries in North America that Shipixy ships to, the Dominican Republic ranks third as a market for U.S. goods, between Canada ($333.6 billion) and Costa Rica ($10.2 billion).

U.S. goods trade with the Dominican Republic, 2016 to 2025
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U.S. exports to the Dominican Republic ranged from $7.5 billion (2020) to $14 billion (2022); U.S. imports ranged from $4.7 billion to $7.6 billion. The United States had a goods trade surplus with the Dominican Republic in 10 of these 10 years. Exports in 2025 were 23.1% above the 10-year average of $10.5 billion.

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U.S. goods trade with the Dominican Republic by year
YearU.S. exportsU.S. importsBalance
2025$12.91 billion$7.565 billion+$5.341 billion
2024$13.02 billion$7.481 billion+$5.536 billion
2023$12.97 billion$7.046 billion+$5.927 billion
2022$13.96 billion$6.894 billion+$7.061 billion
2021$10.74 billion$6.309 billion+$4.431 billion
2020$7.501 billion$5.159 billion+$2.341 billion
2019$9.208 billion$5.54 billion+$3.668 billion
2018$8.943 billion$5.302 billion+$3.64 billion
2017$7.852 billion$4.743 billion+$3.108 billion
2016$7.751 billion$4.678 billion+$3.072 billion
U.S. goods trade with the Dominican Republic by month, 2025
$0$500M$1B$1.5BJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

In 2025, monthly U.S. exports to the Dominican Republic ranged from $991 million in January to $1.2 billion in March. U.S. imports from the Dominican Republic peaked in March at $711.3 million. The busiest quarter for exports was the third (July to September), with $3.4 billion or 26.1% of the year.

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U.S. goods trade with the Dominican Republic by month, 2025
MonthU.S. exportsU.S. imports
January 2025$991 million$482.5 million
February 2025$1.033 billion$582.6 million
March 2025$1.16 billion$711.3 million
April 2025$1.003 billion$672.3 million
May 2025$1.056 billion$657.7 million
June 2025$1.058 billion$683.8 million
July 2025$1.156 billion$655.5 million
August 2025$1.099 billion$643.2 million
September 2025$1.114 billion$644.9 million
October 2025$1.124 billion$626.3 million
November 2025$991.1 million$569.4 million
December 2025$1.121 billion$635.3 million

The top three categories, petroleum products, other, fuel oil and passenger cars, new and used, made up 21.4% of U.S. exports to the Dominican Republic in 2025. The fastest growing of these was corn, up 140.1% from 2024.

Top U.S. exports to the Dominican Republic by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Petroleum products, other$1.268 billion$1.348 billion$1.306 billion-5.9%
Fuel oil$839.9 million$879.1 million$863.2 million-4.5%
Passenger cars, new and used$655 million$676.3 million$655.9 million-3.2%
Gas-natural$653.4 million$628 million$819.2 million+4%
Meat, poultry, etc.$577.2 million$541.5 million$494 million+6.6%
Natural gas liquids$541.6 million$564.9 million$463 million-4.1%
Crude oil$526.9 million$681.3 million$676.2 million-22.7%
Jewelry, etc.$505.8 million$495.1 million$507.3 million+2.2%
Electric apparatus$435.1 million$500.4 million$471.4 million-13.1%
Medicinal Equipment$419.2 million$415.3 million$453.7 million+0.9%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Other industrial supplies$363.8 million$367.9 million$308.7 million-1.1%
Plastic materials$332 million$335.4 million$296.4 million-1%
Minimum value shipments$322.3 million$331.3 million$336.1 million-2.7%
Animal feeds, n.e.c.$249.7 million$267.1 million$285.7 million-6.5%
Cotton fiber cloth$203.5 million$246.4 million$295.1 million-17.4%
Civilian aircraft, engines, equipment, and parts$198.8 million$91.84 million$199.1 million+116.4%
Other foods$189.2 million$176.6 million$162.1 million+7.1%
Corn$180 million$74.97 million$92.11 million+140.1%
Newsprint$175 million$179.4 million$150.4 million-2.5%
Manmade cloth$174.6 million$156.4 million$170.6 million+11.6%

The United States bought mostly medicinal equipment, other consumer nondurables and electric apparatus from the Dominican Republic in 2025, together 50.6% of U.S. imports from there. The largest, medicinal equipment, was worth $1.8 billion, up 3.9% from 2024.

Top U.S. imports from the Dominican Republic by end-use category
Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Medicinal equipment$1.756 billion$1.69 billion$1.491 billion+3.9%
Other consumer nondurables$1.175 billion$1.135 billion$1.123 billion+3.5%
Electric apparatus$895.1 million$871.9 million$871.6 million+2.7%
Apparel, textiles, nonwool or cotton$352.9 million$373.5 million$344.8 million-5.5%
Apparel, household goods - cotton$337.7 million$326.9 million$370.8 million+3.3%
Cocoa beans$245.5 million$135.8 million$39.62 million+80.8%
Industrial supplies, other$240.1 million$218.6 million$172.6 million+9.8%
Nonmonetary gold$207.1 million$118 million$98.69 million+75.5%
Jewelry$192.9 million$386.9 million$363.4 million-50.1%
U.S. goods returned, and reimports$189 million$184.8 million$199.4 million+2.3%
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Category202520242023Change 2024 to 2025
Other foods$181.3 million$150.7 million$124.9 million+20.3%
Tobacco, waxes, etc.$166 million$129.4 million$98.82 million+28.3%
Footwear$158.3 million$134 million$152.1 million+18.1%
Cane and beet sugar$149.6 million$160 million$129.9 million-6.4%
Cookware, cutlery, tools$145.1 million$129.4 million$147.5 million+12.1%
Cell phones and other household goods, n.e.c.$145.1 million$154.8 million$164.1 million-6.3%
Minimum value shipments$113.5 million$109.5 million$107 million+3.6%
Fruits, frozen juices$113 million$128.5 million$118 million-12.1%
Toiletries and cosmetics$66.18 million$49.2 million$50.81 million+34.5%
Generators, accessories$63.46 million$56.12 million$42.33 million+13.1%

Countries near the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic shares land or sea borders with four countries: Haiti, Turks and Caicos Islands, the United States and Venezuela.

By population, the Dominican Republic is the 6th largest of the 24 countries in North America on our list, between Haiti (11.9 million) and Honduras (11 million).

Among its neighbors, Venezuela received the most U.S. goods in 2025 ($3 billion) and Haiti the least ($1.3 billion), against $12.9 billion for the Dominican Republic.