Dominican Republic Customs Status & U.S. Trade Treatment

At a glance

U.S. trade agreement

CAFTA-DR

Average duty rate, August 2026

9.20%

Duty on U.S. imports

$63.2M

U.S. imports / exports

$688.2M / $1.1B a month

Agreements per the U.S. Trade Representative; customs territory per the European Commission. Duty is what the Census Bureau calculates for the month, not what was paid; a product's rate can differ widely from the country average.

Top U.S. imports from Dominican Republic

These 5 make up 42% of U.S. imports from Dominican Republic in the latest month.

1. Medical, Surgical, Dental & Veterinary Instruments & Appliances (NESOI) HS 901890$87.5M
2. Cigars, Cheroots & Cigarillos Containing Tobacco HS 240210$71.9M
3. Automatic Circuit Breakers for Voltages Not Exceeding 1,000 V HS 853620$64.8M
4. Medical Needles (NESOI), Catheters, Cannulae, and Related Instruments HS 901839$32.4M
5. US-Origin Articles Exported & Returned Without Advancement HS 980100$30.7M

Top U.S. exports to Dominican Republic

These 5 make up 30% of U.S. exports to Dominican Republic in the latest month.

1. Light Petroleum Oils & Preparations (Not Containing Biodiesel) HS 271012$98.7M
2. Crude Petroleum & Bituminous Mineral Oils HS 270900$91.3M
3. Petroleum Oils & Bituminous Mineral Oils (Non-Crude, Non-Biodiesel) HS 271019$52.4M
4. Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) HS 271111$49.9M
5. Liquefied Propane HS 271112$42.6M

Trade overview

The Dominican Republic is the largest economy in the Caribbean and Central America, serving as a major trading partner for the United States under the Dominican Republic–Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR). The country is a significant exporter of medical devices, cigars, apparel, and agricultural products, while importing petroleum, industrial machinery, and consumer goods. Its extensive free trade zone network makes it a key hub for manufacturing and re-export operations in the region.