How fast does Selectido deliver to the Dominican Republic?

DHL Express: 3-5 business days door-to-door including customs at SDQ (Santo Domingo Las Américas) or STI (Santiago Cibao). FedEx: similar. Punta Cana via PUJ adds 1-2 days.

Personal US Shopper for Dominican Republic — Live Video US Shopping to Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana

Q: Which Dominican cities does Selectido ship to?

All major cities — Santo Domingo (Piantini, Naco, Bella Vista, Gazcue), Santiago de los Caballeros, Punta Cana, La Romana, Puerto Plata, San Pedro de Macorís.

Q: What does DGA customs charge?

DR applies ITBIS 18% plus customs duty on imports above USD $200. Personal-use shipments under USD $200 generally clear without duty under the postal regime. The DR has strong family/diaspora ties to the US which makes consumer customs processing efficient.

Why Dominican customers use Selectido

The DR has strong cultural and economic ties to the US — large Dominican-American diaspora, US dollar widely accepted, US TV/media everywhere. Local retail (Plaza Lama, La Sirena, Jumbo, Olé) is decent but the US-only categories that families used to bring back from Miami trips still don't make it locally. Sephora US prestige releases (limited Sephora presence in DR), Apple Store US pricing, Whole Foods organic supplements, US baby formula brands, and Costco bulk Kirkland are the most-requested categories. Selectido replaces the "ask my cousin in NY to bring it" shopping pattern with live video shopping that ships to Santo Domingo.

Top US stores for Dominican customers

Sephora US — prestige beauty: Drunk Elephant, Tatcha, Charlotte Tilbury
Apple Store US — iPhones, MacBooks at US retail (vs. DR retail with 18% ITBIS + duty)
Whole Foods — USDA-organic supplements, vitamins, specialty pantry
Costco Kirkland Signature — multivitamins, baby formula, bulk household
Best Buy — gaming consoles, laptops at US prices
Target, Old Navy — kids' clothing, household goods
Trader Joe's — US-only food brands (popular with returnees and tourists)

Shipping to the Dominican Republic

DHL Express — preferred. 3-5 business days door-to-door including customs at SDQ (Santo Domingo Las Américas).
FedEx International Priority — 3-5 days, similar to DHL.
UPS Worldwide — 3-5 days.
INPOSDOM via USPS — 7-15 days, more economical.

DGA (Dirección General de Aduanas): DR applies ITBIS 18% plus customs duty (typically 0-20%) on imports above USD $200. Personal-use shipments under USD $200 generally clear without duty under the postal regime. The DR has efficient consumer customs processing thanks to high diaspora trade volume. Selectido marks customs accurately and includes the original receipt.

Two ways to shop the US from the DR

📹 Live video shopping — $75/hr

For items you want to see before buying. A real US shopper opens a video call from inside the store, you watch and direct.

📦 Package forwarding — $14.99/shipment

For items you order online. Get a free US address, we receive + photograph + forward to the DR.

💎 Bundle perk: book any $75+ session in a calendar month and the $14.99 forwarding fee is waived for that month.

Cities Selectido ships to in the DR

Santo Domingo — fastest delivery via SDQ. Includes Piantini, Naco, Bella Vista, Gazcue, Los Cacicazgos, Mirador Sur, Arroyo Hondo.
Santiago de los Caballeros — DHL/FedEx 4-6 days via STI (Cibao Airport).
Punta Cana / Bávaro — DHL/FedEx 5-7 days via PUJ.
La Romana, Puerto Plata, San Pedro de Macorís, Higüey, San Cristóbal — all covered; 1-2 days extra vs. Santo Domingo.

Frequently asked questions

How fast does Selectido deliver to the DR?

DHL Express: 3-5 business days to Santo Domingo or Santiago. FedEx: similar. Punta Cana adds 1-2 days.

Which Dominican cities does Selectido ship to?

All major cities — Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana, La Romana, Puerto Plata, San Pedro de Macorís, Higüey, San Cristóbal — and beyond.

What does DGA customs charge?

ITBIS 18% plus customs duty (0-20%) on imports above USD $200. Under USD $200 generally clears without duty.

Are baby formula imports legal to the DR?

Yes. Personal-use quantities of US baby formula ship routinely.

Do I pay in pesos or US dollars?

Selectido bills in USD. Dominican-issued cards (Visa/Mastercard) auto-convert from DOP at the prevailing rate. USD is also widely accepted in the DR.

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US Personal Shopper for Dominican Republic — Delivered to Your Door

Why Dominican customers use Selectido

Top US stores for Dominican customers

Shipping to the Dominican Republic

Two ways to shop the US from the DR

📹 Live video shopping — $75/hr

📦 Package forwarding — $14.99/shipment

Cities Selectido ships to in the DR

Frequently asked questions

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