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

86,728 cars that fit Dominican Republic’s rules

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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.

Genesis GV70 2.2 AWD DieselAvailable

Genesis GV70 2.2 AWD Diesel

$19,651est.

2021/05 · 2021 model · 123,438 km · Diesel

Ford Mustang GasolineAvailable

Ford Mustang Gasoline

$32,890est.

2022/12 · 2022 model · 15,685 km · Gasoline

Genesis G80 (RG3) 3.5T AWD GasolineAvailable

Genesis G80 (RG3) 3.5T AWD Gasoline

$25,934est.

2021/04 · 2021 model · 40,851 km · Gasoline

BMW Z4 (G29) GasolineAvailable

BMW Z4 (G29) Gasoline

$37,427est.

2024/05 · 2024 model · 18,129 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Palisade 3.8 4WD Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

Hyundai Palisade 3.8 4WD Gasoline Prestige

Prestige

$20,037est.

2022/12 · 2023 model · 89,262 km · Gasoline

Renault Korea Grand Koleos 1.5 2WD HybridAvailable

Renault Korea Grand Koleos 1.5 2WD Hybrid

$25,178est.

2025/04 · 2025 model · 19,680 km · Hybrid

Kia K8 Hybrid HybridAvailable

Kia K8 Hybrid Hybrid

$20,339est.

2022/07 · 2023 model · 112,344 km · Hybrid

Hyundai Casper GasolineAvailable

Hyundai Casper Gasoline

$9,754est.

2021/11 · 2022 model · 37,562 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Grandeur IG 3.0 LPGAvailable

Hyundai Grandeur IG 3.0 LPG

$14,971est.

2021/05 · 2021 model · 37,857 km · LPG

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 1.6 GasolineAvailable

Hyundai Elantra (CN7) 1.6 Gasoline

$17,315est.

2025/09 · 2026 model · 16,064 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Grand Starex Diesel SmartAvailable

Hyundai Grand Starex Diesel Smart

$11,266est.

2021/04 · 2021 model · 106,171 km · Diesel

KG Mobility Torres 1.5 2WD Gasoline T7Available

KG Mobility Torres 1.5 2WD Gasoline T7

T7

$22,607est.

2025/10 · 2026 model · 843 km · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C257 AWD DieselAvailable

Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class C257 AWD Diesel

$33,949est.

2022/04 · 2022 model · 51,758 km · Diesel

Kia K3 1.6 Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

Kia K3 1.6 Gasoline Prestige

Prestige

$13,610est.

2022/10 · 2023 model · 47,212 km · Gasoline

Tesla Model Y RWD ElectricAvailable

Tesla Model Y RWD Electric

$24,120est.

2021/09 · 2021 model · 118,182 km · Electric

Kia EV3 2WD ElectricAvailable

Kia EV3 2WD Electric

$24,573est.

2024/08 · 2025 model · 66,007 km · Electric

Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 2.5T 2WD Gasoline ExclusiveAvailable

Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 2.5T 2WD Gasoline Exclusive

Exclusive

$23,364est.

2024/02 · 2024 model · 39,229 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Grandeur Hybrid (GN7) HybridAvailable

Hyundai Grandeur Hybrid (GN7) Hybrid

$25,254est.

2024/03 · 2024 model · 48,121 km · Hybrid

Hyundai Grandeur IG 2.5 Gasoline PremiumAvailable

Hyundai Grandeur IG 2.5 Gasoline Premium

Premium

$16,256est.

2022/09 · 2023 model · 41,129 km · Gasoline

Chevrolet Trax Crossover 1.2 GasolineAvailable

Chevrolet Trax Crossover 1.2 Gasoline

$18,373est.

2023/09 · 2024 model · 18,668 km · Gasoline

Renault Korea XM3 1.6 GasolineAvailable

Renault Korea XM3 1.6 Gasoline

$9,981est.

2021/03 · 2021 model · 24,682 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 2.5T 2WD Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

Hyundai Santa Fe (MX5) 2.5T 2WD Gasoline Prestige

Prestige

$24,649est.

2024/08 · 2024 model · 18,404 km · Gasoline

Kia Seltos 1.6T 2WD Gasoline SignatureAvailable

Kia Seltos 1.6T 2WD Gasoline Signature

Signature

$20,264est.

2025/07 · 2026 model · 39,971 km · Gasoline

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 Gasoline

$45,366est.

2026/04 · 2026 model · 1,474 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 $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.
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