# Dominican Republic vehicle import regulation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-vehicle-import-regulation > Updated: 2026-10-05T17:30:52.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2. The Dominican automotive sector continues to navigate regulatory scrutiny regarding illicit trade and compliance. The Association of Vehicle Manufacturers and Dealers (ACOFAVE) has previously urged authorities to address subvaluation and informality in used vehicle imports from United States auctions. To address these concerns, the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) has tightened verification for DR-CAFTA tariff preferences. The DGA maintains that a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is insufficient to prove origin, requiring documentation that demonstrates at least 35% regional content. To resolve disputes, the DGA and the Association of Used Vehicle Importers (Asocivu) have established a technical and legal dialogue table. These discussions specifically focus on clarifying documentation requirements for certain models, such as Honda CR-V hybrid vehicles. While the DGA has not suspended benefits for these models, it has reiterated that importers must provide proof of origin meeting treaty rules. To facilitate compliance, the DGA allows importers to request a review and a refund of paid tariffs within a 12-month period if the necessary documentation is presented after the vehicle has been imported. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-05: Dominican Republic clarifies DR-CAFTA vehicle rules and manages border trade shifts Dominican authorities are clarifying DR-CAFTA vehicle origin rules with importers, while the Dajabón border market remains active despite new Haitian transit restrictions on third-country goods. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-customs-tightens-dr-cafta-vehicle-origin-verification ### 2026-09-17: ACOFAVE urges Dominican authorities to include vehicle imports in illicit trade crackdown ACOFAVE is urging Dominican authorities to expand illicit trade controls to include vehicle imports to combat subvaluation and informality in the automotive sector. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/acofave-urges-dominican-authorities-to-include-vehicle-imports-in-illicit-trade-crackdown --- Cite as: Dominican Republic vehicle import regulation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-vehicle-import-regulation