USPS Postage Rates to the Dominican Republic (2024)

Current USPS retail rates for shipping from the US to the Dominican Republic (Country Group 9). Prices for items up to 10 oz (283 g):

Service	Retail Price	Max Weight	Tracking	Delivery Est.
First-Class Mail International Letter/Flat	$2.85 (1 oz) + $0.24/oz add'l	15.99 oz	No (Reg. opt.)	10–20 business days
First-Class Package International Service (FCPIS)	~$15.50+	15.99 oz	Yes (limited)	10–20 business days
Priority Mail International Flat Rate Envelope	$32.95	15.99 oz	Yes	6–10 business days
Priority Mail International Padded Flat Rate Envelope	$38.95	15.99 oz	Yes	6–10 business days
Priority Mail International Small Flat Rate Box	$38.95	15.99 oz	Yes	6–10 business days
Priority Mail International Medium Flat Rate Box	$63.95	20 lbs	Yes	6–10 business days
Priority Mail International Large Flat Rate Box	$83.95	20 lbs	Yes	6–10 business days
Priority Mail Express International Flat Rate Envelope	$54.95	15.99 oz	Yes (full)	3–5 business days

Critical Notes

Customs Form Required: PS Form 2976 (Customs Declaration) for <$400 value; PS Form 2976-A (Commercial Invoice) for ≥$400. Attach outside.
Prohibited/Restricted: Firearms, ammo, currency, perishables, drugs, aerosols, lithium batteries (loose). DR prohibits used clothing (unless donated via NGO), certain ag products.
Insurance: Up to $200 included (Priority Mail Intl); up to $100 (FCPIS). Additional available.
Duties/Taxes: Recipient pays DR customs (ITBIS 18% + duties 0–20%) on value >$200. Mark "Gift" does not exempt.
Cheaper Alternative: Pirate Ship, Shippo, Easyship offer commercial pricing (Priority Mail Intl ~$28–$30 for Flat Rate Envelope).

Rates effective January 2024. Always verify at usps.com or your shipping software before mailing.

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