Importing Korean cars to Santo Domingo

All Dominican Republic import info

Import 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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Popular models exported to Dominican Republic

83,699 cars that fit Dominican Republic’s rules

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 DieselAvailable

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 Diesel

$52,988est.

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$10,898est.

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$14,506est.

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$6,088est.

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$22,473est.

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BMW X1 (F48) AWD Gasoline

$20,143est.

2022/06 · 2022 model · 57,964 km · Gasoline

Honda CR-V 1.5 2WD GasolineAvailable

Honda CR-V 1.5 2WD Gasoline

$17,587est.

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Chevrolet Real New Colorado 3.6 4WD GasolineAvailable

Chevrolet Real New Colorado 3.6 4WD Gasoline

$17,061est.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 AWD DieselAvailable

Mercedes-Benz S-Class W223 AWD Diesel

$43,593est.

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Kia K5 2.0 LPG StandardAvailable

Kia K5 2.0 LPG Standard

Standard

$12,702est.

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KG Mobility Tivoli Air 1.5 2WD Gasoline A5

A5

$11,124est.

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Kia Kia Ray GasolineAvailable

Kia Kia Ray Gasoline

$9,763est.

2023/02 · 2023 model · 91,501 km · Gasoline

BMW X3 (G45) AWD GasolineAvailable

BMW X3 (G45) AWD Gasoline

$46,975est.

2025/10 · 2025 model · 7,682 km · Gasoline

KG Mobility Torres 1.5 2WD Gasoline T7Available

KG Mobility Torres 1.5 2WD Gasoline T7

T7

$14,205est.

2022/09 · 2023 model · 27,641 km · Gasoline

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric PrestigeAvailable

Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric Prestige

Prestige

$23,675est.

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Genesis G70 2.0T 2WD GasolineAvailable

Genesis G70 2.0T 2WD Gasoline

$13,529est.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Electric PrestigeAvailable

Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Electric Prestige

Prestige

$26,231est.

2023/12 · 2023 model · 46,078 km · Electric

Hyundai Palisade 3.8 4WD Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

Hyundai Palisade 3.8 4WD Gasoline Prestige

Prestige

$20,669est.

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Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 AWD GasolineAvailable

Mercedes-Benz E-Class W214 AWD Gasoline

$55,243est.

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Kia K8 Hybrid HybridAvailable

Kia K8 Hybrid Hybrid

$28,561est.

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Kia K5 2.0 Gasoline PrestigeAvailable

Kia K5 2.0 Gasoline Prestige

Prestige

$16,152est.

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Kia Seltos 1.6T 2WD Gasoline SignatureAvailable

Kia Seltos 1.6T 2WD Gasoline Signature

Signature

$17,437est.

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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.
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