Discusses the prevalence and reliability of express delivery firms within the country, time from large U.S. cities, and relevant customs procedures, including de minimis amounts.
Last Published: 11/19/2019

Reliable courier services are available in certain areas of the country through international and local express delivery companies.  The most popular U.S. couriers include FedEx, and UPS.  The average delivery time from the U.S. to the Dominican Republic and vice-versa is 1 to 3 days, with a few days delay for packages that require customs clearance.  DR Customs may apply taxes on packages with a value of over $200 US dollars.
 

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