Shipping to the Dominican Republic from the US
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Shipping to the Dominican Republic
Looking to send a package to the Dominican Republic from the US? You're in the right place - Parcel Monkey will help you compare shipping costs to the Dominican Republic from a variety of couriers to get you the best shipping rates.
Using our shipping calculator, you can compare just two service tiers available to the Dominican Republic: EMS Parcel Post takes 14-21 business days from $29, while International Priority Express Drop Office takes 6-7 business days from $114. The Dominican Republic has over 10 million residents and the largest economy in the Caribbean region, so the volume of packages shipped from the US to Santo Domingo and beyond is huge.
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Dominican Republic Address Format
In the Dominican Republic, addresses have a 5-digit postcode positioned to the left of the city or locality name, and the whole address is left-aligned at the bottom right-hand corner of the label. Here's an example:
For more detail, check out the Universal Postal Union's guide for more on how to address a package to the Dominican Republic.
Example Address
MR. JUAN PEREZ
CALLE EL CONDE 45
10101 SANTO DOMINGO
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Customs advice for shipping to the Dominican Republic
Caribbean shipments require Customs Documents on the outside of the package, detailing a full description of the contents and the correct value, so please ensure you provide accurate paperwork as part of the booking process.
Dominican Customs officials indicate that average clearance takes around three days. Any duty owed on your shipment must be paid by the recipient, so it's vital that you provide up-to-date and accurate contact details for the recipient so they can be contacted.
An invoice is required for machines, appliances and spare parts. The following items are restricted or prohibited from import/export to the Dominican Republic:
Car, motor and machine parts
Illegal drugs
Guns, explosives and ammunition
Pornographic or offensive materials
Statues and sacred paintings
Valuable artifacts over 100 years old (unless an archaeology permit is obtained)
Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, so if in doubt please contact our customer support team before you book your delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to ship to the Dominican Republic?
You can send a package from the US to the Dominican Republic from as little as $30.27 when you book online with Parcel Monkey. Simply get a quote through our shipping calculator to compare prices from a range of couriers.
How long does it take to ship to the Dominican Republic?
Delivery times from the US to the Dominican Republic can vary between 6-7 business days for a standard or express service to 14-21 for an economy service.
How do I address a package to the Dominican Republic?
Dominican addresses use a 5-digit postcode positioned to the left of the city or locality name, with the whole address left-aligned at the bottom right-hand corner of the label. You can find more information here before filling out your label to make sure your parcel arrives without delay.