Taking the MYTH out of shipping a car to the Dominican Republic

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Robert

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Received from one of our clients.

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TAKING THE MYTH OUT OF SHIPPING A CAR TO THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Here is an example.

A customer required us to bring their 2007 Toyota Camry to the Dominican Republic.

The car was at an address in Orlando, Florida and Shiplane Transport Inc. was requested to transport the car to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic for the owner.

The car was collected from Orlando and delivered to the Port of Miami. The cost for this service to move the car from Orlando to the Port of Miami was USD 250.00.

In Miami the car was cleared by U.S Customs, in order to prove that the Original title did not have a Lien and that the car had not been reported stolen. The cost of this clearance USD 90.00.

The car then shipped on board a roll/on roll off vessel (roro) from Miami to Santo Domingo at a cost of USD 900.00.

On arrival in the Dominican Republic the vehicle was subject to Dominican Customs Clearance and duties. Following the car?s arrival the necessary paper work was created to clear customs at a cost of USD 450.00.

Dominican Customs determined that the taxes and duties for a 2007 Toyota Camry was PESOS 250,969.49 ( USD 6,765.00). This price includes the Dominican License plate Fee. The Duties and Taxes were paid to Dominican Customs on behalf of the owner of the vehicle by a Banca De Reserva Certified Check made out to Dominican Customs. A second check in the amount of Pesos 3,428.00 (USD 93.00) was paid to the Collector of Customs for Customs Services. Thereafter the car was released.

While the Dominican License Plate fee is included in the above charge, the client still needed to pay the Marvete fee of Pesos 2200 .00 (USD 61.10 USD).

Port Charges on the cars arrival amounted to USD 90.00 for the Port Authority (This charge is applicable for up to 7 days storage, had the clearance taken longer, then additional port charges would have applied).
A charge was also paid for offloading the vehicle from the ship to dock in the amount of USD 75.00.

The customer requested that the car be delivered to Punta Cana at a cost of USD 700.00. The car was transported via a special truck, since the car has no insurance.

The total cost to this client for moving his 2007 Toyota Camry from Orlando to Punta Cana was USD 9,474.10.

Had this customer imported the car within 90 days of the issuance of his Dominican Residency, he would have been entitled to a 60% reduction of the duties charged by Dominican Customs which is in this case would have amounted to USD 2,433.00 on duties USD 1677.74 on the plate fee.

If this customer had been a Dominican Citizen or married to a Dominican Citizen, then the requirement to import the vehicle within 90 days would not apply and the customer would be entitled to the rebate on Duties and License plate fees without any limit in time.

This owner opted not insure his 2007 Toyota Camry against any damage in transit while shipping. Had he chosen to do so, he could expect a charge of 2.5% of the declared value of the vehicle. Owners have to be aware that the maximum liability on any one item, covered by the shipping line is USD 500.00. This needs to born in mind when considering whether or not to insure the vehicle.

Shiplane Transport, Inc USA and Blue Ocean Lines Dominicana are experts at solving personal shipping problems for clients who wish to move all manner of goods to the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Venezuela. All you have to do is ask?... and will be happy to solve your shipping problems too.

Telephone: 212-400-1690 / 809-331-9000.
info@shiplanetransport.com
info@blueoceanline.com
 
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SKY

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I would need to hear from someone that actually shipped a vehicle here, not what is supposed to happen.
 

william webster

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I would need to hear from someone that actually shipped a vehicle here, not what is supposed to happen.

My post is right there below...Shipping a Diesel....... click the link and lokk for #57

I did a couple of years ago for Lambada

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Robert

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I would need to hear from someone that actually shipped a vehicle here, not what is supposed to happen.

I think you will find this is an "actual" case.

Why don't you email Peter who sent me the info.
They ship a lot of stuff, I'm sure he would be happy to answer your questions and send you more real world cases etc.
 
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I have shipped three...

cars over the last ten years. It is never ever the same. For a post about my most recent experience, if memory serves me you can search Buy a car/Shipping a car/My experience.

Forgive my inability to figure our how to post a link to it....but it's out there and was posted sometime in August 08.


Respectfully,
Playacaribe2



I would need to hear from someone that actually shipped a vehicle here, not what is supposed to happen.
 

william webster

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3 times and never the same...... I don't doubt it one bit ....that is a spooky thought on a Hallow'een day

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The total cost to this client for moving his 2007 Toyota Camry from Orlando to Punta Cana was USD 9,474.10.

supercarros helpfully tells me that 2007 toyota camry is about 20k dollars. so, shipping here to DR costs 50% of it's value? hardly a good deal, or is it?
 

william webster

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supercarros helpfully tells me that 2007 toyota camry is about 20k dollars. so, shipping here to DR costs 50% of it's value? hardly a good deal, or is it?

Don't forget, this particular individual was totally "hands off" in the process, including $700 US to ship it to Punta Cana.

This discussion -- buy here or ship -- has a long history on this forum with no definitve answer because the rules differ every time.

The comfort of knowing its your own car and its history is worth something... but "How much?" remains the question

WW
 

SKY

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I would like to find a company that GUARANTEES the fee you will pay before you ship, and will pay anything over that figure. Until then I would pass.
 

william webster

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Read the posts.... unfortunately, no transactions are the same.... like all else in RD, just "roll the dice"

It is not cheap unless you are an incoming resident and even then, not really cheap, just cheaper.


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Moving a car on a Flat bed from Santo Domingo to Punta Cana

ww

The USD 700 for shipping the car from Santo Domingo to Punta, was for the use of Flatbed truck. As the car had been just imported. It had not been insured. And the owner wished to attends to this details following the cars delivery. This client chose that option which why I included it in the example.

Peter
 

baby bori

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So if your wife is a Dominican citizen a foreigner gets like potentially up to 60% of the total importing costs including customs duties and plate fees??
 

Anastacio

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Without the intention of hijacking the thread could someone put this into perspective for me, say this exact same scenario in reverse, or even someone who has done this to another country. For me it's not an option, that kinda money is more than I pay for my vehicles.
 

MikeFisher

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10K for a 2007 Camry delivered without Transport Insurance b'c such is available only up to 500 Bucks, I got that Right?
I would sure not risk such for an ole Car.
DV8,
a old 2007 Camry costs on Supercarros here 20K?
wow,
I wonder how they sell so many on such rates, that's outrageous.
Mike
 

sweetdbt

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The Kelly Blue Book price on an 07 Camry in the US is between 15k and 19k depending on features and milage. If they are being sold in the DR for 20k, it seems to be a stretch at best to pay over 9k to import one.
 

william webster

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ww

The USD 700 for shipping the car from Santo Domingo to Punta, was for the use of Flatbed truck. As the car had been just imported. It had not been insured. And the owner wished to attends to this details following the cars delivery. This client chose that option which why I included it in the example.

Peter

I understand that Peter. I was trying to show how someone could reduce the costs you showed - save money - by doing some of the work themselves.
With more contribution from the client, your $9000 or so could be less.

In my case, I thought about driving my car from Phila to Florida to get the Ro-Ro..... in the long run, I really wouldn't save that much based on my cost from NJ (Pt Eliz)

The container came to Phila - we loaded the furniture and car - and away it went. You need a loading dock or a flatbed to boost the car into the container.
It all takes work :surprised

Your post is very informative for those asking this question. You should get business from it... now that you are the "resident expert";)

WW
 
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At first glance...

your assessment appears to be correct.

However if someone wanted to bring their own car, one that they know the mechanical and accident history of, you sometimes cannot quantify that comfort factor into dollars.

Also, factor in the time to find a vehicle in the DR car dealer casino, and you can better understand why people (even with the customs hassles) import their own.


Respectfully,
Playacaribe2


The Kelly Blue Book price on an 07 Camry in the US is between 15k and 19k depending on features and milage. If they are being sold in the DR for 20k, it seems to be a stretch at best to pay over 9k to import one.
 

MikeFisher

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no, I disagree,
to buy a Car of any age or brand new here in the DR is completely hassle free.
accident history is something You have to check Yourself on the spot by inspecting the car, the same as in the US or anywhere else when purchasing a Used cheapy.
the above shown rates proof easily and very cleaar that it is not worth to import a used Car to the DR.
calculating the value of the vehicle in the US plus the high cost of shipping and Customs shown above for a simple cheap Toyota Camry, heck, Who would with that knowledge still wanting to do such?
you get it cheaper down here, no shipping, no hassles, no risk with customs,
and very IMPORTANT:
no risk of damage during the Transfer for an Uninsured Vehicle.
Mike
 
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