Dominican RepublicCustoms Status & U.S. Trade Treatment
Tariff treatment, trade-agreement coverage, and live monthly U.S. import/export data for Dominican Republic.
Tariff treatment, trade-agreement coverage, and live monthly U.S. import/export data for Dominican Republic.
As of February 2026, the United States imported $597.8M/month and exported $925.5M/month with Dominican Republic. This page covers Dominican Republic's customs status, applicable trade agreements, and the practical tariff treatment U.S. importers and exporters should expect.
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.
For HS-code-level tariff rates and duty collected on shipments from Dominican Republic, see the product detail pages — each lists the effective tariff rate and duty value computed from the Census Bureau's monthly trade releases.
Full Dominican Republic trade profile →Source: U.S. Census Bureau Foreign Trade Statistics. Data updated monthly.