
Importing used Korean cars to Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic drives on the right and bans right-hand-drive imports, so left-hand-drive Korean cars fit directly. A hard 5-year age cap (Law 04-07) means demand skews to recent, low-mileage stock — the Hyundai and Kia sedans and 7-seat SUVs (Sorento, Santa Fe) that suit family use and the local climate.
Import rules - Dominican Republic
- Vehicle age limit
- ≤ 5 years old
- Steering
- Right-hand drive is banned - all our Korean cars are LHD, so they qualify
- Duty & taxes
- Import duty + 18% ITBIS (VAT) + first-registration (CO2-based) tax.
Rules verified 2026-07-15 · Regulations change - confirm the current rules with Dominican Republic customs (or your broker) before you buy.Sources: KED Global, Statista (KR vehicle export), casa-dominicana.com, trade.gov (Dominican Republic), contadoresdominicanos.com
- Law 04-07 bars passenger cars more than 5 years old (counted from year of manufacture); the cap applies to everyone, residents included. Right-hand-drive vehicles cannot be imported.
Shipping from Korea
Busan, Korea → Caucedo
- RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off)
- $1,300–$2,200 (Estimate)
- Estimated transit
- Typically 6–8 weeks
Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I import a used car from Korea to Dominican Republic?
- Yes - Dominican Republic allows imported used cars up to 5 years old. Every car we export is left-hand drive, which meets Dominican Republic's ban on right-hand-drive vehicles.
- How long does shipping from Korea to Caucedo take?
- Typically 6-8 weeks by sea from Busan, depending on the sailing schedule.
- How much does shipping cost?
- RoRo shipping runs about $1,300–$2,200 per car. That is an estimate that varies by vehicle size and season - contact us for a firm quote.
- Do you handle export paperwork and customs?
- Yes. We handle the Korea-side export de-registration, the documents, and booking your shipping. Import duty and customs clearance in Dominican Republic are the buyer's responsibility, and we provide every document you need for them.
- Do I need an account to buy?
- No account is needed. Browse the full catalogue freely and message us on WhatsApp about any car you like.
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