Shipping goods from the Dominican Republic to Russia
The Dominican Republic is a leading producer of premium cigars and organic cocoa, and also exports coffee and rum. Caucedo, near Santo Domingo, is a modern container port and regional transhipment hub, and cargo for Russia sails from there with connections towards St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. Air freight via a hub such as Istanbul suits cigars and urgent consignments. We confirm the transit time for each shipment in the quote.
We work for Dominican producers and exporters whose customers are in Russia and the CIS. We organise collection from your factory or warehouse, arrange the Dominican export formalities, book sea or air freight and clear the goods through Russian customs for your buyer. We accept business shipments from 50 kg (air freight has no weight limit), and every consignment is screened against sanctions lists before we accept it.
How we ship from the Dominican Republic to Russia
Air freight
From any country in 2–8 days door to door via Istanbul or Dubai, charged by volumetric weight (1 m³ = 167 kg), no weight limit. Minimum service fee €200.
Transit times to Moscow
| Mode | Door to door |
|---|---|
| Air | 2–8 days |
What suppliers ship from the Dominican Republic to Russia
Dominican suppliers ship cigars, cocoa beans and cocoa products, coffee and rum. Cigars and rum are excisable goods in Russia: they can be imported only by licensed importers and must carry Russian excise stamps. Cocoa and coffee need phytosanitary certificates.
Export formalities
The Dominican export declaration is lodged at Caucedo or at the airport of dispatch, by your customs agent or arranged by us, and you keep a copy as proof of export. In Russia we clear the goods for your buyer, who pays import duty, VAT and, for cigars and rum, excise; the buyer arranges excise stamps in advance.
How it works for you as a supplier
- 1Quote within 2 hours
Send the invoice or packing list — we check the HS codes against EU sanctions lists and quote transport, export formalities and customs clearance in Russia. - 2Collection from your premises
We pick up the goods from your warehouse or factory and take them to our consolidation warehouse or load a dedicated truck. - 3Export declaration
We lodge the export declaration on your behalf and send you the MRN and the proof of exit — the basis for zero-rating VAT. - 4Delivery to your customer
Border crossing, customs clearance in Russia and delivery to your buyer’s warehouse; tracking at every stage.
Practical tips
- For cigars and rum, check that your buyer is licensed and has arranged excise stamps before shipping.
- Keep cigars in humidity-controlled packaging throughout the journey.
- Arrange phytosanitary certificates for cocoa and coffee before loading.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from the Dominican Republic to Russia take?
Air freight is the fastest option. Sea freight from Caucedo runs with transhipment to St Petersburg or Novorossiysk. We confirm the time in each quote.
How do I receive payment from my Russian buyer?
Through our supplier-payment service: your customer pays an agent in Russia under an agency agreement, and a partner company resident in the EU settles your invoice by SWIFT with your invoice number as the reference. Payments for sanctioned goods are not made.
What documents do I need?
A commercial invoice with HS codes, prices and Incoterms, a packing list, the Dominican export declaration and, depending on the goods, phytosanitary certificates or documents for excisable products.
Do you check sanctions?
Yes. We only handle goods not subject to EU, UK, Swiss or US sanctions. HS codes and all parties are screened before cargo is accepted.