- Personal documents (passports, identity cards, credit cards, social security, etc.)
- Weapons of any kind and their parts
- Perishable food
- Cuban tobacco
- Alcoholic beverages
- Explosives and articles containing fuel, etc. Weapons of any kind and their parts
- Perishable food
- Cuban tobacco
- Alcoholic beverages
- Explosives and articles containing fuel, gas or gunpowder
- Medicines
- Live insects
- Plants and organic material including flowers Medicines
- Live insects
- Plants and organic material including flowers
- Cash
- Hookahs
- Flammable or spray products
- Articles containing alcohol
- Jewelry
- Works of art
- Seeds
- Live animals
- Gift Card
- Electronic cigarettes with liquid nicotine
- Paintball guns and their parts
- Military tactical items
- Military accessories
- Liquid or paste merchandise
- Knives.
This merchandise, due to its nature, is shipped from the warehouses in Miami by air with a weekly frequency, on Thursdays, since it requires a particular procedure and documentation in order to be accepted for air shipment.
According to the F.M.C. (Federal Maritime Commission) Federal Security Regulations as of July 30, 2004, and in order to provide adequate protection against hazards to life and property, it was decreed that all merchandise considered Hazardous Material must obtain a special permit to be transported and the method of shipment must be by sea. Depending on the type of merchandise, it is also possible that additional repackaging may be required. These goods, due to their characteristics, have an additional charge for their maritime shipment, these are:
-Radioactive Materials
- Explosives. More than 25 KG
- Toxic by Inhalation Materials
- Compressed or Refrigerated Liquid Material, natural gas or other liquid gas
These can be found in the following items which are the most frequently imported:
- Spray Perfumes
- Aerosols
- Goods with gas or compressed air
- Air Bags
- Shock Absorbers
- Seat Belts
- Gas Lighters
- Spray Paint
- Magnetized Racks
- Cleaners for CD and DVD with oil
- Explosive charges. Flammable glue
- Spray shaving gel
- Acetone
- Nail polish
- Dry ice
- Vehicle oil
- Disinfectant
- Thinner
- Solvent
- Lithium batteries
- Rechargeable batteries (Power banks)
All goods containing alcohol must be shipped on an individual air waybill, as they require HAZ documentation to comply with airline regulations.
This provision comes from CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection), so compliance is mandatory.
Products affected by this regulation include, but are not limited to:
- Perfumes, colognes, splashes and fragrances
- Shaving cream and facial cleansers
- Hair sprays and cosmetics
- Nail gel and nail polishes
- Hair lotions and hair dyes
- Deodorants and skin lotions
- Carpet, shoe and general cleaning products
- Household and vehicle air fresheners
- Insect repellents
- Automotive productsShipping frequency and delivery time: Shipments of these products will be made every Thursday from Miami. Due to additional requirements, delivery times could be extended.
Recommendations:
- If you need these products urgently, we suggest you anticipate your orders.
- Be sure to correctly declare the contents of your packages to avoid delays.
- Some products may require additional information before being shipped.
Due to new transportation regulations, merchandise classified as ID 8000 (Consumer Commodity) must comply with specific regulations for shipment.
Products affected
Some of the products that apply within this classification include,but are not limited to:
- Perfumes, colognes, splashes and fragrances
- Cosmetics, nail gels and polishes
- Shaving creams and facial cleansers
- Hair lotions and hair dyes
- Deodorants, skin lotions and air fresheners
- Insect repellents
- Carpet, shoe and other cleaning products
- Car products
Shipping frequency and delivery time
Shipments of these products will be made every Thursday from Miami, with arrival in Santo Domingo on Saturday and availability starting the following Monday.
Shipping conditions
There is no quantity limit per customer, for shipments with invoices over US$200.00, they will be subject to the payment of the corresponding customs taxes.
Charge Charges HAZ
0 to 2.99 pounds: Exempt from charge
3 to 14.99 pounds: US$8.00
15 to 49.99 pounds: US$25.00
50 pounds and up: US$50.00
Recommendations
- If you need these products urgently, we suggest you anticipate your orders.
- Be sure to declare the contents of your packages correctly to avoid delays
- Some products may require additional information before being shipped.
The BMCargo APP provides a quick and easy way to track your packages sent through our courier service.
We are a worldwide freight forwarding logistics company. We have all the tools to handle your packages and/or goods from origin to final destination.
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