The Americas

Shipping from Spain to the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic is part of the EU's agreement with the Caribbean countries (CARIFORUM), which gives many European products a preferential tariff.

ESDominican Republic
Indicative route from Spain, by air

What you need to know

Customs
Yes. Export declaration in Spain and import clearance with the Directorate General of Customs (DGA).
Documents
  • Commercial invoice with description, value and tariff code, and a packing list.
  • Export declaration (DUA) filed with the Spanish Tax Agency, which generates the MRN; the exporter needs an EORI number.
  • Proof of origin for the preferential tariff: movement certificate EUR.1 or origin declaration on the invoice (any exporter up to €6,000; approved exporter with no limit).
Taxes at destination
ITBIS (Dominican VAT) of 18% (16% on some products), calculated on the customs value plus duties.
Agreement with the EU
CARIFORUM-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (2008), provisionally applied, with tariff preferences.
Transport
Air freight, express courier service and sea freight (Caucedo, Haina).
Cargo airports
SDQ · Santo DomingoPUJ · Punta CanaSTI · Santiago
EU sanctions
No EU restrictive measures (sanctions) apply to the Dominican Republic.

Practical advice

Food and beverages intended for sale need a DIGEMAPS health registration before they can be marketed. The importer should have it in place before the first shipment.

Related guide: Documents for exporting outside the EU

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Information reviewed in September 2026. Regulations change, so they are confirmed in every quote.

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