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Florida Import Guide

Dominican Republic to Florida

The Dominican Republic is one of the closest trade partners to Florida. Medical devices, cigars, footwear, and apparel are major categories, with most qualifying for CAFTA-DR duty-free treatment.

Annual FL imports
$3.1B
Ports:Port of MiamiPort EvergladesPort Canaveral
CAFTA-DR FTA
CAFTA-DR Free Trade Agreement

CAFTA-DR provides duty-free access for qualifying goods. The DR is a major free-trade zone manufacturing hub for apparel and medical devices.

PGA Requirements

FDA oversight for medical devices (510(k)) and food products. TTB permit required for all tobacco and cigar imports.

Top HTS Codes for this Route
9018.90.80
Medical instruments and appliances, other
CAFTA-DR rate: Free. FDA 510(k) clearance may be required.
Full duty stack
2402.10.30ATF
Cigars, cheroots containing tobacco
MFN rate: Free. TTB permit required. FDA regulation applies.
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6403.99.60
Footwear, leather upper, other
CAFTA-DR rate: Free for qualifying origin.
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1801.00.00FDA
Cocoa beans, whole or broken
FDA prior notice required. CAFTA-DR rate: Free.
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6204.62.40
Women's trousers, cotton
CAFTA-DR rate: Free with yarn-forward compliance.
Full duty stack
8471.30.01
Portable digital ADP machines, <= 10kg
Free trade zone electronics assembly. No PGA.
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Top Import Categories
Medical devicesCigarsApparelFootwearCocoa products
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