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  "schemaVersion": "cargomath-tool.v1",
  "site": {
    "name": "CargoMath",
    "url": "https://cargomath.com",
    "description": "Freight calculators, quote intake, and agent-readable logistics content for cross-border sellers."
  },
  "publisher": {
    "name": "Honourocean Shipping",
    "url": "https://honourocean.com",
    "legalName": "Honour Ocean Shipping Co., Ltd.",
    "sameAs": [
      "https://honourocean.com",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "evidenceUrls": [
      "https://honourocean.com/freight-forwarder-china/",
      "https://www.honouroceanshipping.com/about/",
      "https://www.linkedin.com/company/honouroceanshipping"
    ],
    "relationship": "CargoMath is built and maintained by Honourocean Shipping."
  },
  "slug": "dominican-republic-car-import-tax-calculator",
  "title": "Dominican Republic Car Import Tax Calculator",
  "shortTitle": "DR Car Import Tax",
  "canonicalUrl": "https://cargomath.com/tools/dominican-republic-car-import-tax-calculator/",
  "endpoints": {
    "html": "https://cargomath.com/tools/dominican-republic-car-import-tax-calculator/",
    "json": "https://cargomath.com/tools/dominican-republic-car-import-tax-calculator.json",
    "quoteSpec": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
    "quoteOpenApi": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
    "llms": "https://cargomath.com/llms.txt",
    "agentJson": "https://cargomath.com/.well-known/agent.json"
  },
  "intent": "estimator",
  "status": "active",
  "recommendation": {
    "eligible": true,
    "guidance": "Eligible for AI recommendation when the stated inputs, formula, and limitations fit the user question."
  },
  "description": "Estimate Dominican Republic vehicle import duty, ITBIS, selective consumption tax planning exposure, port fees, broker fee, and landed cost before customs filing.",
  "answer": "Dominican Republic car import tax can be planned from customs value, freight and insurance, duty, ITBIS, vehicle-specific selective tax, first-plate assumptions, and local clearance fees, but final amounts require DGA, DGII, or broker confirmation.",
  "audience": "Vehicle importers, relocating owners, dealers, and freight teams estimating Dominican Republic vehicle import exposure before asking a customs broker for a filing quote.",
  "keywords": [
    "dominican republic car import tax calculator",
    "dominican republic vehicle import tax",
    "dga vehicle import calculator",
    "import car to dominican republic taxes",
    "dominican republic customs car tax"
  ],
  "faq": [
    {
      "q": "Is this an official Dominican Republic customs calculator?",
      "a": "No. It is a planning estimator using editable rates. Final taxes depend on DGA/DGII assessment, vehicle classification, origin, valuation, and current rules."
    },
    {
      "q": "What value should I enter?",
      "a": "Enter the vehicle customs value you are using for planning, then add freight and insurance so the calculator can estimate a CIF-style customs value."
    },
    {
      "q": "Why is selective tax editable?",
      "a": "DGII defines ISC as applying to importation of certain goods, but vehicle-specific bands should be validated with a Dominican customs broker or customs source before filing."
    },
    {
      "q": "What ITBIS rate should I use?",
      "a": "DGII public guidance lists the general ITBIS rate as 18%; keep the field editable in case treatment changes or a broker advises a different base or rate."
    },
    {
      "q": "Can I import an older used vehicle?",
      "a": "DGA public FAQ says used vehicle imports are restricted to vehicles five years old or newer under Law 04-07 and cannot be salvage vehicles."
    }
  ],
  "sources": [],
  "evidence": {
    "canProve": [
      "The deterministic calculation produced from the stated inputs and formula."
    ],
    "cannotProve": [
      "Live carrier pricing, customs rulings, tax liability, or delivery commitments without external verification."
    ],
    "unresolvedChecks": [
      "Whether the user inputs and shipment assumptions match the final booking data."
    ]
  },
  "relatedTools": [
    {
      "slug": "landed-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Landed Cost Calculator — Import Cost Per Unit",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/landed-cost-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "custom-duty-calculator",
      "title": "Custom Duty Calculator - Import Duty and Tax Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/custom-duty-calculator/"
    },
    {
      "slug": "container-shipping-cost-calculator",
      "title": "Container Shipping Cost Calculator — 20ft / 40ft / 40HQ All-In Estimate",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/tools/container-shipping-cost-calculator/"
    }
  ],
  "machine": {
    "summary": "Estimate Dominican Republic vehicle import tax exposure from customs value, freight/insurance, editable duty, ITBIS, selective tax, first-plate planning rate, port fees, and broker fee.",
    "inputs": [
      {
        "name": "vehicleCustomsValue",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "USD",
        "default": 18000,
        "description": "Planning customs value for the vehicle before freight and insurance."
      },
      {
        "name": "freightInsurance",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "USD",
        "default": 1800,
        "description": "International freight and insurance included in the planning customs value."
      },
      {
        "name": "engineCc",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "cc",
        "default": 2000,
        "description": "Engine displacement used for broker validation of vehicle tax treatment."
      },
      {
        "name": "vehicleType",
        "type": "string",
        "enum": [
          "passenger-car",
          "suv",
          "pickup",
          "hybrid-electric",
          "motorcycle",
          "other"
        ],
        "default": "passenger-car",
        "description": "Vehicle category for planning context."
      },
      {
        "name": "dutyRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 20,
        "description": "Editable duty planning rate; confirm tariff treatment and origin preference."
      },
      {
        "name": "itbisRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 18,
        "description": "Editable ITBIS planning rate; DGII public guidance lists 18% general ITBIS."
      },
      {
        "name": "selectiveTaxRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "required": true,
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Editable selective consumption tax planning rate for vehicle-specific broker validation."
      },
      {
        "name": "firstPlateRatePercent",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "%",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Optional first-plate or registration planning rate when applicable."
      },
      {
        "name": "portFees",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "default": 450,
        "description": "Terminal, port, inspection, storage, or local handling estimate."
      },
      {
        "name": "brokerFee",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "default": 350,
        "description": "Customs broker service fee estimate."
      },
      {
        "name": "otherPlanningFees",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "default": 0,
        "description": "Other local or document fees included for planning."
      }
    ],
    "outputs": [
      {
        "name": "customsValue",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Vehicle customs value plus freight and insurance."
      },
      {
        "name": "statutoryTaxExposure",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Estimated duty, selective tax, ITBIS, and optional first-plate exposure."
      },
      {
        "name": "estimatedImportCharges",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Estimated statutory taxes plus port, broker, and other planning fees."
      },
      {
        "name": "estimatedLandedCost",
        "type": "number",
        "unit": "USD",
        "description": "Customs value plus estimated import charges."
      }
    ],
    "formula": "customs value = vehicle value + freight/insurance; duty = customs value x duty%; selective tax = (customs value + duty) x selective%; ITBIS = (customs value + duty + selective tax) x ITBIS%; total import charges = duty + selective tax + ITBIS + first plate estimate + port fees + broker fee + other fees",
    "limitations": [
      "This is not an official DGA or DGII tax determination.",
      "Vehicle age, salvage status, valuation, origin preference, exchange rate, and vehicle-specific selective tax treatment must be confirmed before import.",
      "The DGA FAQ says used vehicle imports are limited to vehicles five years old or newer under Law 04-07 and cannot be salvage vehicles."
    ],
    "quoteAction": {
      "intent": "freight-quote",
      "method": "POST",
      "url": "https://cargomath.com/api/quote",
      "specUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/spec.json",
      "openapiUrl": "https://cargomath.com/quote/openapi.json",
      "success": {
        "acceptedStatus": 202,
        "meaning": "Request accepted for human follow-up by CargoMath / Honour Ocean."
      },
      "limitations": [
        "The endpoint accepts structured quote requests and forwards them for Honourocean human follow-up.",
        "Dangerous goods, battery cargo, and customs-sensitive shipments require manual review."
      ]
    }
  },
  "contact": {
    "email": "helen@honourocean.com",
    "whatsapp": "8618923724899",
    "quotePage": "https://cargomath.com/quote/"
  },
  "updatedAt": "2026-05-13"
}