Shipping & Moving in Cabarete

4 listings · Shipping & Moving in Cabarete, listed for English-speaking expats

4 shipping & moving businesses are listed in Cabarete, Dominican Republic.

Getting your life to the north coast, or bits of it back and forth, means dealing with containers, customs and couriers. Most sea freight lands in Puerto Plata or Caucedo before trucking to Cabarete, customs duties can add real cost to a shipment, and new residents may qualify for exemptions on used household goods if the paperwork is done right. The right mover handles all of it.

Below are your options for shipping and moving in Cabarete, from full container relocations to air freight, courier services and local moves along the coast. Compare the companies listed, then use the quote form to describe what you are moving, where from and roughly when, and let several movers respond with estimates.

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Shipping & Moving in Cabarete: common questions

How do I ship my furniture to Cabarete?
Most household shipments to Cabarete travel by sea to the port of Puerto Plata on the north coast, clear customs there, then move by truck along the coastal road to your home. International movers offer door-to-door service covering packing, ocean freight, clearance and delivery. Get quotes from companies with experience on the north coast, and prepare a detailed inventory before anything is packed.
How does a shipment get from Puerto Plata port to Cabarete?
Once your goods clear customs at Puerto Plata, a trucking company carries them along the north coast highway to Cabarete, usually a short final leg compared with towns further from a port. Movers coordinate this as part of door-to-door service. If your street is narrow or unpaved, ask whether the load will transfer to a smaller vehicle for delivery.
Can a container be delivered directly to my villa in Cabarete?
Often yes. Villas in and around Cabarete with driveway or road access can usually take a container for offloading. Condo buildings are different, since many restrict large trucks and have nowhere to park a container, so movers unload at a warehouse and deliver by smaller vehicle. Confirm access with both your mover and your building administrator before the ship sails.
Do I pay import duty on used household goods in the Dominican Republic?
Qualifying new residents can import used household goods with a duty exemption, provided the items are genuinely used, match an accurate inventory, and arrive within the permitted window around your move. New or boxed items in the same shipment are taxed, including ITBIS. A customs broker can confirm whether you qualify and prepare the paperwork before your goods arrive.
How long does sea freight to Cabarete take?
Think in weeks, not days. Ocean transit from North America or Europe takes several weeks depending on the route, and customs clearance at Puerto Plata plus the trucking leg to Cabarete add more time on top. Consolidated loads take longer than full containers because they wait to fill. Build slack into your plans rather than booking around a fixed arrival date.