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Bonded Warehouse in the Dominican Republic

Store imports from Caucedo, Haina or SDQ under DGA RD supervision, deferring duties and VAT until release to the local market.
4.5 on Google · 190+ reviews · WCAworld North America Best Partner 2022
Since 1992
Own office in the Dominican Republic
DGA RD-licensed depósito aduanero
CTPAT certified
Trusted by exporters since 1992
WCA memberIATA accreditedCTPAT certifiedFederal Maritime CommissionU.S. Department of Homeland Security
WCA memberIATA accreditedCTPAT certifiedFederal Maritime CommissionU.S. Department of Homeland Security
WCA memberIATA accreditedCTPAT certifiedFederal Maritime CommissionU.S. Department of Homeland Security
Duty-deferred import storage

Bonded warehouse in the Dominican Republic for compliant import storage

Interworld Freight operates a secure, DGA RD-licensed bonded warehouse with full customs supervision, locally called a depósito aduanero, near DP World Caucedo (USD 760M expansion), Puerto Haina and AILA Las Américas (SDQ) for importers, freight forwarders and customs brokers, with duties and VAT deferred until goods are withdrawn for the Dominican market.

The facility is integrated with our air, ocean and road freight services under one operational footprint, with inventory visibility and SKU-level tracking throughout the bonded process. Regulated categories such as food, pharmaceuticals and medical devices are handled in line with DIGEMAPS, MSP and DGA RD requirements.

Forklift handling palletized cargo in a bonded warehouse

Gateways, authorities and cargo formats behind our bonded warehouse in the Dominican Republic

Gateways 3

DP World CaucedoPuerto HainaAILA Las Américas (SDQ)

Authorities 3

DGA RDDIGEMAPSMSP

Cargo under bond 3

FCLLCLConsolidated cargo
Bonded cargo

What we store under bond in the Dominican Republic

Import cargo held under customs supervision until you decide when, and where, it is released.
Electronics and high-value goods

Electronics and high-value goods

Held under bond until release to Dominican retail, with SKU-level tracking.
Consumer packaged goods

Consumer packaged goods

CPG for Dominican retail and HORECA channels, released in stages as commercial decisions are made.
Regulated medical products

Regulated medical products

Non-temperature-controlled medical and pharmaceutical goods handled under DIGEMAPS oversight.
General cargo awaiting release

General cargo awaiting release

Stored under DGA RD supervision while its commercial release is decided.
Cargo in transit

Cargo in transit

Shipments held under bond while in transit to other Caribbean destinations or back to the US.
Organic and specialty food

Organic and specialty food

Segregated storage, sanitary controls and DIGEMAPS and MSP-aligned documentation.
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Bonded warehouse or zona franca?

Interworld operates in both modalities in the Dominican Republic and helps you choose the right one for each shipment.
Bonded warehouseZona franca
RegulatorDGA RDCNZFE
Duties and taxesDuties and VAT paid only when goods are withdrawn for Dominican consumptionNo duties, no VAT and no income tax, provided the output is exported
Final marketThe Dominican Republic itselfExports, with the country as a CAFTA-DR platform
Why use itDefer duty outlays and gain time for inspections, repackaging or staged releaseA much broader exemption framework for export-platform operations
Typical usersImporters with seasonal inventory, regulated commodities or shipments awaiting commercial decisionsTextile, medical-device and electronics clusters in Santiago, La Romana and San Pedro de Macorís
Daniel Zapata
Daniel Zapata · Operations Director

Bonded or zona franca for your shipment?

Tell Dani what you import, where it is sold and how long it waits: he checks both regimes and prices the one that fits.
Compare both regimes

Which regime fits your shipment?

Choose a bonded warehouse if…

Your final market is the Dominican Republic and you want to defer duties and VAT while goods wait for inspection, repackaging or release.

Choose a zona franca if…

The Dominican Republic is your export platform to the US under CAFTA-DR and the output leaves the country.
How we work with you

How bonded storage works in the Dominican Republic

You tell us the import; arrival, bond, paperwork and release run through the same advisor.
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Cargo arrives

FCL or LCL cargo lands at DP World Caucedo, Puerto Haina or AILA Las Américas (SDQ).
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Transfer under bond

It moves into our bonded warehouse without clearing Dominican customs at the port of entry.
03

Store and handle

Cargo can be inspected, repacked, labeled or re-exported under DGA RD supervision, with SKU-level tracking.
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Paperwork and deadlines

DGA RD declarations and recordkeeping handled for you, with bonded deadlines monitored well ahead.
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Withdraw or re-export

Pay duties and VAT when you withdraw goods for the domestic market, or re-export with drawback support.
Daniel Zapata, Operations Director · Interworld Freight
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Daniel Zapata
Operations Director · Interworld Freight
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Dani sets up your bonded program with you and confirms space, handling and rates, in English or Spanish.
DGA RD-licensed depósito aduanero
Caucedo · Haina · SDQ
Rated 4.5 across 190+ Google reviews
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Bonded storage pricing

What goes into a bonded storage price in the Dominican Republic

Your quote itemizes each line, so you compare the total and not just the space rate.

Storage under bond

Short- and medium-term import storage with full customs supervision and SKU-level tracking.

Devanning and palletization

Container devanning and palletization at our facility near Caucedo.

Repackaging and labeling

Carried out under bond, supervised by DGA RD.

Documentation and recordkeeping

DGA RD customs documentation and recordkeeping for audits.

Broker and inspector coordination

Coordination with Dominican customs brokers and DGA RD inspectors.

Duty drawback support

Drawback support for re-exported shipments leaving via Caucedo or SDQ.
Why shippers trust Interworld

Bonded storage backed by a forwarder operating since 1992

Interworld Freight has moved cargo since 1992 with 350+ people and its own offices in the USA, Panama, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. It is a founding member of the World Cargo Alliance, IATA accredited, CTPAT certified and WCAworld Best Partner 2022. In the Dominican Republic, our bonded storage runs under DGA RD supervision, backed by expertise in international logistics, DGA RD customs clearance and DIGEMAPS coordination.

1992operating since
350+people on the team
4countries with our own offices

World Cargo Alliance

Founding member of the alliance

WCAworld Best Partner 2022

North America award

IATA accredited

Cargo agent accredited by the International Air Transport Association

CTPAT certified

U.S. CBP supply chain security program
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Client testimonials

What companies say about working with us

Real reviews from our Google profile.
4.5 / 5 · 190+ Google reviews
“I've been working with this freight forwarding company for a while, and their service is truly outstanding. They follow up proactively and make sure everything runs smoothly from pickup to delivery. It's rare to find a company this reliable and customer-focused.”
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Marcia Vazquez
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“Did great with shipping my items to The Bahamas. Everything was done in a timely manner.”
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Lynn Rolle
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“The attention from everyone I dealt with is always excellent. You can see the professionalism and care the very first time they attend to you, and it is genuine. Highly recommend Interworld.”
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Nestor Gonzalez
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“I was very pleased with the service, from beginning to end. Everything was explained to me step by step till I was ready to pick up my machine from the warehouse. I didn't expect to get such service — so professional and knowledgeable.”
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Ely Krasner
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“Great experience working with them. 100% recommended.”
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Interprint C.A.
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“Excellent company to work with. Very professional.”
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Elena
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“The service I received was excellent. I highly recommend this company.”
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FAQ

Bonded warehousing in the Dominican Republic, answered

What importers, brokers and forwarders ask before storing cargo under bond with us.
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or call +1 (646) 722-0968

What is a bonded warehouse in the Dominican Republic?

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A bonded warehouse, locally called a depósito aduanero, is a DGA RD-licensed facility where imported goods are held under customs supervision, with duties and VAT deferred until the cargo is withdrawn for the Dominican domestic market. It is widely used by importers managing seasonal inventory, regulated commodities or shipments awaiting final commercial decisions. Labeling and repackaging can take place under DGA RD oversight before duties are paid.

Who can use a bonded warehouse in the Dominican Republic?

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Importers, customs brokers and freight forwarders moving international cargo under DGA RD supervision, importers of regulated products such as pharmaceuticals or food handled under DIGEMAPS, and logistics providers managing consolidated cargo for Dominican retailers. We work with single-shipment users and clients with continuous bonded flows. Outsourcing bonded warehousing in a competitive labor and real-estate market reduces operational costs, with increased efficiency and faster delivery times across the Caribbean and the Cibao region.

How long can goods stay in bonded storage?

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Under DGA RD rules, goods can remain in a depósito aduanero for an initial bonded period that may be extended in line with the regulations for the cargo type and the company’s compliance record. Pharmaceuticals, food and other regulated categories may carry extra constraints from DIGEMAPS or MSP, and our team monitors deadlines and notifies you well ahead of any required action.

What handling can be done while goods are under bond?

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Cargo can be inspected, repacked, labeled or re-exported under DGA RD supervision. We also offer container devanning and palletization at our facility near Caucedo, plus duty drawback support for re-exported shipments leaving via Caucedo or SDQ.

Do you handle FCL and LCL shipments under bond?

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Yes. We support both FCL and LCL shipments under bond, including consolidated cargo, arriving through DP World Caucedo, Puerto Haina or AILA Las Américas (SDQ).

Can you manage documentation and DGA RD customs clearance?

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Yes. We coordinate with licensed Dominican customs brokers and handle bonded paperwork end to end, including DGA RD declarations, DIGEMAPS approvals for regulated products and the recordkeeping required for audits and duty drawback claims, with consolidated reporting through our cloud-based WMS.

Can you handle organic or specialty food items?

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Yes. Organic and specialty food shipments are handled with segregated storage, sanitary controls and DIGEMAPS and MSP-aligned documentation. We coordinate with Dominican customs brokers to keep cold-chain commitments where applicable and release product into the local market or onward to other Caribbean destinations without compliance gaps.

Quote your bonded warehouse in the Dominican Republic

Tell us the cargo, the arrival gateway and how long it waits. Dani replies with space, handling and rates for your program.
+1 (646) 722-0968 · +1 (786) 550-0401
Own offices in the USA, Panama, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas
Documents for your program
Commercial invoice · Packing list · Inventory records in our WMS
Daniel Zapata
Talk to a person, not a bot
Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
Dani prices your program himself and confirms space, handling rates and documents, in English or Spanish.
4.5 / 5
190+ reviews on Google. Exporters and importers already moving their cargo with Interworld.
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WCA IATA CTPAT Federal Maritime Commission
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