How Does the 12.5% Section 301 Forced Labor Tariff Affect Dominican Republic Imports and CAFTA-DR Manufacturers?
Effective July 24, 2026, the Office of the United States Trade Representative has imposed a…
escoglobalstrategiesJuly 24, 2026
April 2026 Trade Update: Three Developments That Change the Manufacturing Location Calculus
July 31Pharma Tariff Effective100%Section 232 Tariff RateJuly 1USMCA Review Date$2.6BDR Medical Device ExportsThree trade events…
escoglobalstrategiesApril 20, 2026
What Is a Free Zone? Definition, Types, and How They Work for Manufacturers
A free zone is a designated geographic area where companies receive special economic incentives —…
escoglobalstrategiesApril 5, 2026
Dominican Republic U.S. Customs Import Procedures Under CAFTA-DR
Importing Dominican Republic goods into the United States under CAFTA-DR requires a certificate of origin,…
escoglobalstrategiesApril 5, 2026
Caribbean Corridor for Defense and Aerospace Supply Chain Components
Defense and aerospace supply chain manufacturers use Dominican Republic free zones and CAFTA-DR duty-free access…
escoglobalstrategiesApril 5, 2026
Dominican Republic Manufacturing Labor Costs: What Foreign Companies Pay in Free Zones
Dominican Republic free zone manufacturing labor costs approximately $3–5 per hour all-in, including base wages,…
escoglobalstrategiesApril 5, 2026
Food Processing and Agribusiness in Dominican Republic Free Zones
Dominican Republic free zones support food processing and agribusiness operations exporting duty-free to the United…
escoglobalstrategiesApril 5, 2026
Dominican Republic Investment Opportunities for Foreign Companies
Beyond free zone manufacturing, the Dominican Republic offers investment opportunities in logistics, agribusiness, tourism infrastructure,…
escoglobalstrategiesApril 5, 2026
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing in Dominican Republic Free Zones
Pharmaceutical manufacturers use Dominican Republic free zones for CAFTA-DR duty-free U.S. market access, with full…
escoglobalstrategiesApril 5, 2026
U.S. Government Procurement from CAFTA-DR Countries: What Manufacturers Need to Know
CAFTA-DR includes government procurement provisions that open U.S. federal procurement to qualifying suppliers from Dominican…
escoglobalstrategiesApril 5, 2026