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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Popular models exported to Dominican Republic

Ports & destination cities

83,704 cars that fit Dominican Republic’s rules

Browse cars

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

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X254 AWD GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X254 AWD Gasoline

$64,111est.

2026/01 · 2026 model · 7,269 km · Gasoline

BMW X5 (G05) AWD DieselAvailable

BMW X5 (G05) AWD Diesel

$49,230est.

2022/02 · 2022 model · 54,959 km · Diesel

Kia Niro EV ElectricAvailable

Kia Niro EV Electric

$16,761est.

2021/10 · 2022 model · 25,331 km · Electric

Audi A8 (D5) GasolineAvailable

Audi A8 (D5) Gasoline

$39,459est.

2021/03 · 2021 model · 87,408 km · Gasoline

BMW 5 Series (G60) AWD GasolineAvailable

BMW 5 Series (G60) AWD Gasoline

$56,370est.

2025/06 · 2025 model · 18,372 km · Gasoline

Kia K5 Hybrid HybridAvailable

Kia K5 Hybrid Hybrid

$17,437est.

2023/10 · 2023 model · 42,527 km · Hybrid

Jeep Wrangler (JL) 2.0 GasolineAvailable

Jeep Wrangler (JL) 2.0 Gasoline

$28,937est.

2021/06 · 2021 model · 83,000 km · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253 AWD GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class X253 AWD Gasoline

$32,995est.

2023/03 · 2023 model · 69,619 km · Gasoline

BMW X1 (U11) AWD GasolineAvailable

BMW X1 (U11) AWD Gasoline

$35,626est.

2025/03 · 2025 model · 11,251 km · Gasoline

BMW 1 Series (F40) GasolineAvailable

BMW 1 Series (F40) Gasoline

$23,224est.

2024/12 · 2024 model · 4,796 km · Gasoline

Kia Carnival DieselAvailable

Kia Carnival Diesel

$16,686est.

2021/07 · 2021 model · 73,961 km · Diesel

Hyundai Grandeur IG Hybrid HybridAvailable

Hyundai Grandeur IG Hybrid Hybrid

$14,957est.

2022/05 · 2022 model · 126,311 km · Hybrid

Tesla Model Y RWD ElectricAvailable

Tesla Model Y RWD Electric

$29,989est.

2023/09 · 2023 model · 20,078 km · Electric

Kia Sportage 2.0 2WD LPG PrestigeAvailable

Kia Sportage 2.0 2WD LPG Prestige

Prestige

$17,963est.

2024/06 · 2024 model · 111,556 km · LPG

Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD Electric PrestigeAvailable

Hyundai Ioniq 5 AWD Electric Prestige

Prestige

$22,991est.

2021/12 · 2022 model · 108,158 km · Electric

BMW i4 ElectricAvailable

BMW i4 Electric

$36,979est.

2023/03 · 2023 model · 42,839 km · Electric

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric PrestigeAvailable

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric Prestige

Prestige

$21,721est.

2022/06 · 2022 model · 61,402 km · Electric

Kia K3 1.6 Gasoline SignatureAvailable

Kia K3 1.6 Gasoline Signature

Signature

$13,754est.

2021/06 · 2022 model · 78,624 km · Gasoline

Kia Sorento 1.6 2WD Hybrid NoblesseAvailable

Kia Sorento 1.6 2WD Hybrid Noblesse

Noblesse

$22,097est.

2022/09 · 2023 model · 50,439 km · Hybrid

Kia Seltos 2.0 2WD Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

Kia Seltos 2.0 2WD Gasoline Prestige

Prestige

$20,669est.

2025/08 · 2026 model · 12,100 km · Gasoline

Kia Seltos 1.6T 2WD Gasoline SignatureAvailable

Kia Seltos 1.6T 2WD Gasoline Signature

Signature

$20,444est.

2025/08 · 2026 model · 3,712 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Casper GasolineAvailable

Hyundai Casper Gasoline

$9,170est.

2022/04 · 2023 model · 89,429 km · Gasoline

BMW 7 Series (G70) AWD DieselAvailable

BMW 7 Series (G70) AWD Diesel

$89,365est.

2025/06 · 2025 model · 9,657 km · Diesel

Kia K5 1.6T Gasoline NoblesseAvailable

Kia K5 1.6T Gasoline Noblesse

Noblesse

$15,708est.

2022/08 · 2023 model · 51,908 km · Gasoline

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.
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