Importing Korean cars to Santo Domingo
All Dominican Republic import infoImport Korean cars to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
- Destination port
- Puerto Río Haina / DP World Caucedo
- Departs from (Korea)
- Busan (container); Incheon / Pyeongtaek (RoRo)
- Shipping route
- Trans-Pacific or via Panama into the Caribbean; multi-week transit.
- Customs / free zone
- 5-year age cap and left-hand-drive rule enforced at clearance; age counted from year of manufacture.
Rules verified 2026-07-15 · Regulations change - confirm the current rules with Dominican Republic customs (or your broker) before you buy.Sources: casa-dominicana.com (age limit, LHD rule), trade.gov (DR prohibited/restricted imports), contadoresdominicanos.com (import requirements)
Shipping from Korea
Busan, Korea → Puerto Río Haina / DP World 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 Puerto Río Haina / DP World 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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