What is the age restriction on imported cars in Dominican Republic?

Vehicles should not be older than 25 years in order for them to be imported in Dominican Republic.

Do I need a license from the government to import cars in Dominican Republic

No. There is no requirement for a license by the government. However, you need to obtain an import approval for both the importation of the automobile and the supply of the automobile within the Dominican Republic market.

How much car import tax must I pay when importing a vehicle from Japan to Dominican Republic?

Taxes and duties applied depend upon the country of origin. If the vehicle originates from a country with a free trade agreement with Dominican Republic, such as Japan, then only a 10% tax is charged.

Can I import a Japanese car to Dominican Republic?

Japanese cars can be imported in Dominican Republic through its seaports.

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Import Regulation

Year Restriction

Max. 5 Years Old

Shipping Port

Santo Dominigo

Time to Ship

3 to 5 weeks

(can vary)

Pre-shipment inspection

Used Cars Import Rules and Regulations in the Dominican Republic

Age Limit

Cars should not be more than 10 years old.
Busses should not be more than 7 years old.
Lorries should not be more than 10 years old.

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Import of right-hand Drive vehicles is allowed in the country.

Inspection

No inspection is required on the import of used cars in Dominican Republic.

Import Duties and Taxes on Used Cars in Dominican Republic

Import duty- 40% of the custom value
Customs Service Charge (CSC) - 3% of the custom value
Environmental Subcharges- $3,000 per unit ( vehicles with age 5 years or older). Vehicles less than 5 years - 1% of the custom value

Excise duty- 28%
VAT - 15%

Points You Need to Consider When Importing Vehicle in the Dominican Republic

No more than one vehicle can be imported per individual into the country.
The number of cylinders in all imported automobiles should not exceed six.
Taxes and duties apply to motorcycles.
Any vehicle being imported into the country must have been owned by the importer for at least one year before importation.
Being a new resident, you can import a vehicle with little to no duty if you owned the vehicle for at least 2 years and the vehicle is less than 5 years old.
An importer needs to be present in the country for customs clearance of any vehicle.

Documents Required for Import of Vehicle in Dominican Republic

Bill of Lading
Bill of sale
Insurance policy and certificate
Cancelation certificate
Proof of payment
Export documents
Foreign policy and certificate
Original driver’s license
Commercial invoice
Residence Visa
Proof of payment
Police certificate of registration
Asycuda bill of lading from the shipping agent
Cancellation certificate
Original Dominican Consular invoice – stamped at nearest Dominican Consulate

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VolksWagen TIGUAN

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Aug 08, 2026

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Year Restriction

Shipping Port

Time to Ship

Pre-shipment inspection

Used Cars Import Rules and Regulations in the Dominican Republic

Age Limit

Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

Inspection

Import Duties and Taxes on Used Cars in Dominican Republic

Points You Need to Consider When Importing Vehicle in the Dominican Republic

Documents Required for Import of Vehicle in Dominican Republic

Used Cars for Sale in Dominican Republic - SAT Japan

Why Choose SAT Japan?

Easy Shipping to Dominican Republic

Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

Why Choose SAT

Transparency

Affordability

Extensive Selection

Unmatched Customer Service

Customer Reviews

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