Note on tariff treatment. CAFTA-DR preferential rates apply only to products that satisfy the applicable product-specific rule of origin in Annex 4.1 of the agreement. Whether a given product qualifies depends on its tariff classification, bill of materials, and the processing performed in the Dominican Republic. US country of origin for Section 301 purposes is a separate legal test, determined through CBP substantial-transformation analysis. A product may satisfy one test and not the other. Rates and measures described on this page reflect general treatment as of publication and are subject to change. Nothing here is a determination for any specific product. Request a product-level assessment.

Dominican Republic Manufacturing Sectors

The Dominican Republic free zone ecosystem supports over 20 distinct manufacturing sectors, all benefiting from CAFTA-DR preferential tariff treatment for qualifying products to the United States. This hub indexes in-depth guides for each sector.

Key Sectors

Apparel and textiles, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medical devices, electronics assembly, aerospace components, automotive parts, packaging, food and beverage processing, jewelry, cigars and tobacco, and emerging sectors including biotechnology, renewable energy equipment, and semiconductor assembly.

Why the Dominican Republic

60+ CNZFE-licensed free zones. Law 8-90 100% tax exemption. 2–4 day transit to US East Coast. CAFTA-DR zero tariff treaty. English-speaking management talent. Explore individual sector guides below.

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