Shipping to and from Dominican Republic

Does not apply to SPOT shipments. For SPOT please refer to the terms and conditions.

Standar free time - Imports

Standard rates applicable after free time*

Import, Dominican Republic as Destination (Effective from 1st December 2023)

Does not apply to SPOT shipments. For SPOT please refer to the terms and conditions.

Demurrage & Detention: will count from discharge full (included) to empty return (gate-in) of the equipment in terminal or depot
Special equipment: Open tops, flat racks and out of gauge cargo.
Non-Operating Reefer: DnD rules for Reefer equipment will apply to NORs as well.
IMO class (hazardous) is considered a separate type of cargo.
Note: Free time is granted by equipment type and all sizes are considered, example given DRY free time is applicable for 20, 40 & 45’ equipment.

Mandatory for Customs

Telex Release is not accepted.
SWB is not accepted.
Import of used vehicles older than 6 years and mandatory information needed are: Chassis Number, Manufactured Year, Brand, model, color.

Special customs requirements

• For cargo release, customer must present to DR Customs: 2 OBL's, commercial invoice and packing list and payment of the corresponding duties.
• All manifest must be translated in to Spanish.

Used Cars

The 147 Law of General Customs bureau, effective July 5th 2002 has prohibited the import of used vehicles older than 5 years. Any car that not comply with this requirement will be confiscated and all charges will be under the responsibility of the car owner or the Shipping Line if this last one refuses to accept them. For further information, please contactdo.import@maersk.com

Special cargoes

OOG and IMO cargo are subject to standard Maersk & Port Authorities approval procedures. For more information, please contact (do.import@maersk.com – do.export@maersk.com)

• Wood: DR Customs just accepted this commodity from following countries Brazil (Belen, Breves, Vila do Conde, Itahi, Parana, Paranagua ports) Guatemala (Santo Tomas de Castilla Port) Nicaragua (Limon de Costa Rica) Peru (Callao) Canada (Quebec) Spain (Vigo) Argentina (Campana) Africa (Adbijan, Dhuala, Camerun, Ghana) Suriname (Niew, Acaribo) Colombia (Cartagena) and wood must be arrive fumigated.
• Fireworks & ammunition: DR Customs does not release cargo if customer does not have the proper permission from Police Authorities
• Foreign consignees are not allowed.
• Consignee "To order" is acceptable only if there is a valid local notify party.