Top Costco US items Dominican Republic residents forward via Selectido
Based on Selectido shopper logs over the last 90 days, these are the items customers in Santo Domingo / Santiago / Punta Cana ship from Costco US most often. Most are blocked from direct international delivery, restricted to certain regions, or carry a 2-3× markup at local retailers vs US retail. "Encomienda" / muelle culture — Dominicans use forwarders heavily.
- Kirkland Signature vitamins — frequently forwarded to Santo Domingo / Santiago / Punta Cana.
- Kirkland coffee (2 lb bags) — frequently forwarded to Santo Domingo / Santiago / Punta Cana.
- Bulk Tide Pods — frequently forwarded to Santo Domingo / Santiago / Punta Cana.
- Costco-only LEGO sets — frequently forwarded to Santo Domingo / Santiago / Punta Cana.
- Kirkland baby formula — frequently forwarded to Santo Domingo / Santiago / Punta Cana.
- Bulk Cheerios — frequently forwarded to Santo Domingo / Santiago / Punta Cana.
- Kirkland protein bars — frequently forwarded to Santo Domingo / Santiago / Punta Cana.
- Kirkland Premium toilet paper — frequently forwarded to Santo Domingo / Santiago / Punta Cana.
Real shipping cost + Dominican Republic customs (DGA / DGII + ITBIS 18%) breakdown: Minneapolis → Santo Domingo
Updated for 2026 with current DGA / DGII + ITBIS 18% rates. These are end-to-end actual numbers, not estimates — every fee accounted for.
| Weight | Express tier | Standard tier | Economy tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–3 lb (small) | $45–$55 | $24–$37 | $20–$27 |
| 4–7 lb (medium) | $58–$65 | $36–$57 | $29–$43 |
| 8–14 lb (large) | $76–$97 | $56–$91 | $54–$78 |
| 15–25 lb (XL) | $102–$144 | $82–$132 | $75–$103 |
Dominican Republic customs (DGA / DGII + ITBIS 18%) — duty on top of shipping:
- Threshold: USD $200 personal-import. Items below this clear with zero duty.
- Tax framework: Dirección General de Aduanas: 0–20% duty by HS code + 18% ITBIS. Personal-use exemption under $200 USD.
- Aduana note: DGA clears at Las Américas / AILA airport. Bills include duty + ITBIS + DGII flat.
Transit time from Minneapolis hub: DHL 4–7 days · FedEx 5–8 days · USPS 8–14 days.
Carriers we use for Dominican Republic: DHL Express + FedEx + Caribe Express.
Why customers in Dominican Republic use Selectido for Costco
Costco's Kirkland Signature line is a global cult — Kirkland multivitamins, Kirkland baby formula equivalent (Kirkland ProCare), Kirkland coffee, Kirkland nuts and protein bars all rate as well as or better than the name brands at half the price.
Costco requires a membership to enter, blocks online ordering to most countries, and individual Costco branches in international markets carry only a fraction of the Kirkland US assortment. For Dominican Republic customers specifically, DGA customs requires accurate value declaration on courier shipments — guesswork ends in seizures or paid-twice scenarios. Selectido marks customs accurately, includes the original receipt, and confirms exact landed cost before charging your card.
Selectido shoppers carry a Costco Executive membership and shop on a video call with you. We can buy Kirkland items, Similac and Enfamil baby formula, Apple devices at Costco's lower price, and bulk supplements you cannot get without a membership.
Landed cost estimate — typical $200 Costco order to Dominican Republic
+ 86% over US retail
Try with your own price →What customers in Dominican Republic buy from Costco
- Kirkland Signature multivitamins
- Similac Pro-Total Comfort baby formula
- Enfamil NeuroPro
- Kirkland Almond Flour
- Garmin watches at Costco pricing
- Manuka honey
- Kirkland diapers and wipes
- iPad and AirPods at Costco discount
How Selectido buys at Costco for you
- Book a session — pick a 30-minute or 1-hour video slot, or use $14.99 package forwarding if you'll order online directly.
- Video call from the aisle — your shopper opens their phone camera inside the Costco store. You point, they pick up, you confirm.
- Approve and pay — final basket photo, exact total in USD, your approval, then we pay at checkout.
- Ship to Dominican Republic — DHL Express with accurate DGA customs paperwork. Door-to-door including customs clearance.