Free trade zone · Dominican Republic
Free Trade Zone Services in the Dominican Republic
Zona franca storage under CNZFE near Caucedo and Santiago, duty-free for exported output, with CAFTA-DR rules-of-origin support.
4.5 on Google · 190+ reviews · WCAworld North America Best Partner 2022
Since 1992
Own office in the Dominican Republic
CNZFE and DGA RD reporting
WCA founding member
Zona franca under CNZFE
Free trade zone in the Dominican Republic for CAFTA-DR exporters
Interworld Freight offers duty-free zona franca warehousing in the Dominican Republic under the CNZFE framework, with CAFTA-DR access to the US East Coast and connections to the export clusters in Santiago, La Romana, Santo Domingo and San Pedro de Macorís. Re-exports leave duty-free, making the country one of the most competitive export platforms in the Caribbean and a natural alternative to higher-cost mainland US locations.
Our operations sit on the country’s strategic logistics corridor, with direct connectivity to DP World Caucedo, Puerto Haina and AILA Las Américas (SDQ), the three gateways that move the majority of Dominican import-export volume. We combine deep CNZFE compliance know-how with bonded warehousing and customs handling under DGA RD, so exporters get duty-free storage, predictable transit to the US East Coast and a single operational footprint across Caucedo, Santo Domingo and the Cibao region.
Gateways, free-zone clusters and rules behind our zona franca services in the Dominican Republic
Gateways 3
DP World CaucedoPuerto HainaAILA Las Américas (SDQ)
Free-zone clusters 4
SantiagoLa RomanaSanto DomingoSan Pedro de Macorís
Rules and regulators 5
CNZFEDGA RDDIGEMAPSMSPCAFTA-DR rules of origin
Zona franca services
What we run inside Dominican free zones
Storage, value-added services and compliance for exporters across the country’s main free-zone clusters.
Zona franca warehousing
Secure short- and long-term storage near Caucedo and Santiago, with no maximum dwell time under CNZFE procedures.
Labeling and repackaging
Labeling, repackaging and quality control carried out under the free-zone regime.
Light assembly
Carried out inside CNZFE parks before the output is exported.
Inventory and intra-zone transfers
Real-time WMS visibility inside the zone and across the Caucedo and Haina terminals, inbound consolidation and transfers between manufacturing tenants.
Regulated categories
DIGEMAPS and MSP approvals for medical devices, food and pharmaceuticals moving in and out of the zone.
Textile, cigars and electronics
Support for textile and apparel in the Cibao region, cigars from La Romana and electronics from San Pedro de Macorís.
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Re-export or release to the local market?
What happens to duties and paperwork depending on where goods go when they leave a Dominican zona franca.
Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
Planning a zona franca operation?
Tell Dani the inputs, the product and the export lane: he maps storage, CNZFE paperwork and dispatch through Caucedo or AILA.
Plan your flows before goods enter
Plan for re-export if…
You import inputs, add value inside the zone and ship the output to the US under CAFTA-DR.
Plan a local release if…
Part of the goods will be sold in the Dominican Republic: duties then apply to what enters local commerce.
How we work with you
How free trade zone services work in the Dominican Republic
You tell us the export plan; permit, storage, reporting and dispatch run through the same advisor.
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Set up within a CNZFE zona franca
We guide you through the Resolución de Permiso, park selection and operational ramp-up.
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Admit inputs to the zone
Imported goods, raw materials, components and machinery enter without duties, VAT or income tax, provided the output is exported.
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Store and add value
Labeling, repackaging, light assembly and quality control, with real-time WMS visibility.
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Report and stay compliant
CNZFE and DGA RD documentation, audits and periodic reports handled by our compliance team.
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Export under CAFTA-DR
Consolidated, US-bound dispatch through DP World Caucedo or AILA Las Américas (SDQ).
Zona franca pricing
What goes into a zona franca price in the Dominican Republic
Your quote itemizes each line, so you compare the total and not just the space rate.
Zona franca storage
Short- and long-term storage near Caucedo and Santiago.
Value-added services
Labeling, repackaging, light assembly and quality control under the free-zone regime.
CNZFE onboarding
Support with the Resolución de Permiso, park selection and operational ramp-up.
CNZFE and DGA RD compliance
Documentation, audits and periodic reports handled by our compliance team.
Regulated product approvals
DIGEMAPS and MSP approvals for medical devices, food and pharmaceuticals.
Consolidation and export dispatch
Consolidation from multiple suppliers before US-bound dispatch through Caucedo or AILA.
Why shippers trust Interworld
Zona franca services 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 compliance team manages CNZFE and DGA RD reporting, audits and the bonded and free-zone interface, so your operation stays in good standing with Dominican authorities.
1992operating since
350+people on the team
4countries with our own offices
World Cargo Alliance
Founding member of the allianceWCAworld Best Partner 2022
North America award
IATA accredited
Cargo agent accredited by the International Air Transport Association
CTPAT certified
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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
Free trade zones in the Dominican Republic, answered
What exporters ask before setting up a zona franca operation with us.
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Quote your zona franca operation in the Dominican Republic
Tell us the inputs, the product and the export lane. Dani replies with storage, handling and rates for your program.
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
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Daniel Zapata · Operations Director
Dani prices your program himself and confirms space, handling rates and documents, in English or Spanish.
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