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 $2,000–$3,000 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.

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

Estimated shipping (per car): $2,000–$3,000 (Estimate)
Estimated transit: Typically 6–8 weeks

Shipping rates change often — these are estimates. Contact us for the current rate.

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Popular models exported to Dominican Republic

Ports & destination cities

Santo DomingoPuerto Río Haina / DP World Caucedo

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Live stock that meets Dominican Republic’s import age rule, shipped from Korea with the official inspection record. Priced in your local currency.

Kia K8 Hybrid Hybrid

$21,570est.

2021/07 · 2022 model · 70,506 km · Hybrid

Kia Seltos 1.6T 2WD Gasoline Trendy

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$10,293est.

2021/01 · 2022 model · 117,888 km · Gasoline

Kia Carnival Diesel

$13,615est.

2021/10 · 2022 model · 101,436 km · Diesel

Hyundai Staria 4WD Diesel Inspiration

Inspiration

$25,203est.

2023/01 · 2023 model · 40,655 km · Diesel

Kia Sorento 2.2 2WD Diesel Prestige

Prestige

$15,137est.

2021/05 · 2021 model · 103,819 km · Diesel

Kia Kia Ray EV Electric

$16,802est.

2024/03 · 2024 model · 22,589 km · Electric

Hyundai Ioniq 6 Electric Prestige

Prestige

$27,238est.

2024/08 · 2025 model · 39,673 km · Electric

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 1.6 Gasoline

$11,580est.

2023/02 · 2023 model · 89,105 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Grandeur IG 2.5 Gasoline Premium

Premium

$13,245est.

2022/02 · 2022 model · 110,359 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD Electric Exclusive

Exclusive

$24,968est.

2023/07 · 2023 model · 10,730 km · Electric

Jeep Wrangler (JL) 2.0 Gasoline

$31,779est.

2022/04 · 2022 model · 56,048 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Grandeur IG 2.5 Gasoline

$15,061est.

2022/08 · 2023 model · 104,366 km · Gasoline

Genesis G80 (RG3) 2.5T 2WD Gasoline

$21,184est.

2022/03 · 2022 model · 119,362 km · Gasoline

Genesis G80 (RG3) 2.5T 2WD Gasoline

$24,968est.

2021/11 · 2022 model · 47,284 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Grandeur IG 2.5 Gasoline

$12,488est.

2021/02 · 2021 model · 121,134 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Casper Gasoline

$8,477est.

2022/07 · 2023 model · 100,666 km · Gasoline

Audi Q8 (4M) Gasoline

$47,529est.

2021/06 · 2021 model · 47,250 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Venue 1.6 Gasoline

$16,045est.

2025/06 · 2026 model · 6,676 km · Gasoline

Kia Carnival Diesel

$14,758est.

2021/11 · 2022 model · 120,290 km · Diesel

Kia K5 Hybrid Hybrid

$14,372est.

2021/12 · 2022 model · 104,848 km · Hybrid

Audi e-tron Electric

$30,198est.

2021/05 · 2021 model · 47,000 km · Electric

Ford Explorer 3.0 Hybrid

$19,526est.

2021/05 · 2021 model · 95,776 km · Hybrid

Hyundai Tucson (NX4) 2.0 4WD Diesel

$16,643est.

2023/11 · 2023 model · 26,029 km · Diesel

Hyundai Grandeur IG Hybrid Hybrid

$14,758est.

2022/01 · 2022 model · 116,382 km · Hybrid

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 $2,000–$3,000 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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