Avocado
Caribbean varieties — Carla, Pollock, and Semil 34 — covering Jul–Feb, plus Hass from select exporters. Larger, smoother-skinned, and creamier than Hass. Zero US duty under CAFTA-DR, 3–5 day sea freight to Miami.
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By Arturo Peguero Founder, DominicanSources Former Dirección de Comercio Exterior · PUCMM international trade
Source wholesale Dominican avocado direct from verified Dominican Republic exporters for duty-free import to the US. The core portfolio is Caribbean greenskin varieties — Carla, Pollock, and Semil 34 — larger, smoother-skinned, and creamier than Hass, with combined July–February coverage that sits outside the Peru-Hass summer surge (Peru exported 722,754 tons in 2025, a 38% YoY increase, per FreshFruitPortal). Hass is also sourceable from select verified DR exporters, primarily in the Sep–Feb window. Permanent 0% US duty under CAFTA-DR, 3–5 day sea freight to Miami.
For reference pricing, see our DR agro market dashboard, refreshed weekly.
Mid-late season · specialty diversification
Season · Jul – Oct
Large, oval, vivid green skin. Mild, creamy flavor. Best for specialty retail and food service diversifying away from Hass-only programs — Pollock's mid-summer open lands when Caribbean varietal interest is rising.
Longest window · program anchor
Season · Aug – Dec
Widest seasonal window of the three. Smooth glossy green skin, dense creamy flesh. Best for buyers anchoring multi-month DR avocado programs — Semil 34 spans 5 months solo and bridges to Carla's winter window.
Late season · winter-gap
Season · Oct – Feb
Largest of the three varieties. Smooth green skin, creamy low-fiber flesh. Best for retail programs needing a Caribbean-varietal option through the Mexican-Hass winter softening — Carla overlaps DR Hass season but sits in a distinct varietal category.
Sourceable from select exporters
Season · Sep – Feb
While the Dominican Republic's core avocado portfolio is Caribbean greenskin varieties, Hass is available from select verified DR exporters, primarily in the September–February window. Confirm current availability and volume with your supplier.
Season calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pollock | ||||||||||||
| Semil 34 | ||||||||||||
| Carla | ||||||||||||
| Hass |
Combined Caribbean-variety coverage runs Jul–Feb — ten months of the year. Gaps in March–June align with counter-seasonal supply windows from other origins. Hass is sourceable from select exporters roughly Sep–Feb. Confirm current availability with your supplier before placing orders.
The core DR portfolio is Caribbean greenskin — Carla, Pollock, Semil 34 — a distinct varietal category for programs diversifying away from Hass-only sourcing. Hass is also available from select verified exporters for buyers who need it.
Fresh avocado from the DR enters the US duty-free under CAFTA-DR. Permanent rate following the 2026 phase-out — a structural cost advantage over non-CAFTA origins.
Sea freight from DR ports (Caucedo, Haina, Puerto Plata) to Miami. Among the shortest origin-to-US transit windows in Latin America — better freshness, faster replenishment.
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