Latin America

Chemicals shipped to Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic's chemical demand is led by free-zone manufacturing. Medical device plants in Las Américas Free Zone, San Pedro de Macorís and Santiago de los Caballeros need high-purity solvents and lab reagents, while generic pharmaceutical producers in Santo Domingo and Haina buy APIs and reference standards. Tobacco and cigar manufacturing, food and beverage, construction and cement, and gold and nickel mining add demand for specialty and inorganic chemicals. Zemixal ships sea freight from Nhava Sheva or Mundra to Caucedo, Río Haina or Puerto Plata, with transit of roughly 30 to 45 days. Air cargo to Santo Domingo Las Américas or Santiago Cibao usually takes 4 to 7 days. Every lot comes with a COA and a 16-section GHS SDS that free-zone QA teams can file directly.

Dominican Republic Logistics facts Documents

VapiNhava Sheva / MundraCaucedosea 30–45 daysSanto Domingo Las Américas (SDQ)air 4–7 days

Dominican Republic at a glance

Logistics facts for Dominican Republic
Capital	Santo Domingo
Currency	Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages	Spanish
Discharge seaports	Caucedo, Río Haina, Puerto Plata
Arrival airports	Santo Domingo Las Américas (SDQ), Santiago Cibao (STI)
Sea transit from India	30–45 days port to port
Air transit	4–7 days
Chemical regulator	Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources / DNCD for precursors
Pharma regulator	DIGEMAPS (Dirección General de Medicamentos, Alimentos y Productos Sanitarios)

Transit timeline by sea

1–2 daysQuote and document set agreed
Price, pack sizes, Incoterm and the paperwork list are confirmed in writing.
3–7 daysPacking for export
Stock items are packed in UN-rated drums or cartons. Made-to-order material adds its own lead time.
1–3 daysExport clearance at Nhava Sheva or Mundra
Shipping bill filed, dangerous goods declared under IMDG where needed.
30–45 daysOcean transit to Caucedo
Port-to-port time depends on the vessel schedule and any transhipment.
2–5 daysImport clearance
Your broker clears the goods against local rules. Chemical oversight: Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources / DNCD for precursors.

Indicative door to door by sea: 37–62 days

By air the same journey usually takes 8–17 days from order to delivery.

Importing chemicals into Dominican Republic

Pharmaceutical products and APIs are regulated by DIGEMAPS under the Ministry of Public Health, which issues sanitary registrations and import permits. Precursor chemicals require authorisation linked to the national drug control authority, DNCD. Companies operating in free zones import under that regime's rules. The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources covers environmental aspects. Dangerous goods must be packed and declared under IMDG or IATA rules. Your customs broker can confirm which permits apply before the cargo is booked.

Main buying sectors

Medical devices (free zones)Generic pharmaceuticalsTobacco & cigar manufacturingFood & beverageConstruction & cementMining (gold, nickel)

Industrial hubs we deliver to

Santo Domingo · Santiago de los Caballeros · San Pedro de Macorís · Haina · Las Américas Free Zone

Document checklist

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading / Air Waybill
Certificate of Origin
Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Safety Data Sheet (16-section GHS)
DIGEMAPS sanitary registration or import permit where required
Precursor chemical import authorisation where applicable
Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMDG/IATA) where applicable

The exact set depends on product, quantity and end use. We confirm it in writing with every quotation.

Why buyers in Dominican Republic order from Zemixal

Zemixal supplies Dominican free-zone plants and generic producers through Caucedo and Haina, with documents ready for DIGEMAPS and QA files.

By division

What we supply to Dominican Republic

Ordered by how often buyers in Dominican Republic ask for them.

APIs

Bulk active pharmaceutical ingredients across anti-infective, CNS, cardiovascular, metabolic,…

385 products

Lab Reagents

Reagent-grade salts, acids, indicators, titrants, standard solutions and synthesis reagents fo…

3,487 products

Specialty Chemicals

Polymers, monomers, dyes, flavours, essential oils, water treatment and process chemicals for…

876 products

Solvents (HPLC & GC)

HPLC, LC-MS, GC, spectroscopy, anhydrous and bulk solvents in bottles to drums, packed for saf…

590 products

Inorganics & Metals

Inorganic salts, rare earths, high-purity metals, nanomaterials, sputtering targets, optics an…

5,293 products

Biochemicals

Amino acids, buffers, carbohydrates, enzyme substrates, nucleotides, media, stains and natural…

2,841 products

Impurity Reference Standards

Pharmacopoeial impurities, nitrosamines, metabolites, labelled internal standards and API work…

20,060 products

Pharmaceutical Intermediates

Organic and heterocyclic building blocks, key starting materials and API process intermediates…

14,468 products

APIs: a sample for Dominican Republic

APIs for Dominican Republic

Ciprofloxacin HCl

CAS: 86393-32-0
Formula: C₁₇H₂₁ClFN₃O₄
MW: 385.8 g/mol

ZX-003918

Clarithromycin

CAS: 81103-11-9
Formula: C₃₈H₆₉NO₁₃
MW: 748 g/mol

ZX-003919

Clavulanate Potassium

CAS: 61177-45-5
Formula: C₈H₈KNO₅
MW: 237.25 g/mol

ZX-003920

Clindamycin Phosphate

CAS: 24729-96-2
Formula: C₁₈H₃₄ClN₂O₈PS
MW: 505 g/mol

ZX-003921

Cloxacillin

CAS: 642-78-4
Formula: C₁₉H₁₇ClN₃NaO₅S
MW: 457.9 g/mol

ZX-003922

Dicloxacillin Sodium

CAS: 13412-64-1
Formula: C₁₉H₁₆Cl₂N₃NaO₅S
MW: 492.3 g/mol

ZX-003923

Doxycycline HCl

CAS: 10592-13-9
Formula: C₂₂H₂₅ClN₂O₈
MW: 480.9 g/mol

ZX-003924

Erythromycin

CAS: 114-07-8
Formula: C₃₇H₆₇NO₁₃
MW: 733.9 g/mol

ZX-003925

Questions

Shipping to Dominican Republic

Can free-zone medical device plants order solvents in small and bulk packs?

Yes. High-purity solvents and lab reagents are available in small packs for QC and in bulk for production. Send your list through the quote panel, and we quote air cargo for small volumes or sea freight to Caucedo or Haina for larger orders.

Do mining operations find assay reagents in your catalogue?

Many lab reagents and inorganic chemicals used for gold and nickel assay and processing are listed. Use the Bulk CAS lookup to check a list of up to 200 CAS numbers, then send matches through the quote panel for pricing.

What documents support a DIGEMAPS registration?

Importers typically need the COA, SDS and product specification, and for APIs, evidence of the manufacturer's GMP status. Raise your DIGEMAPS requirement in the enquiry, and we confirm which documents are available for that product. Allow time for registration when planning your first order, as goods cannot clear without it.

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