Specialty Produce
Sour orange, limoncillo, and niche Caribbean produce — for ethnic retail and specialty food service. 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
Beyond flagship categories, the Dominican Republic exports niche Caribbean produce for ethnic retail and specialty food service. Naranja agria (sour orange) is a year-round staple for Caribbean marinades and cooking; limoncillo (Spanish lime) follows a tighter June–September window. Both enter the US duty-free under CAFTA-DR. Looking for habanero, soursop, or breadfruit? Each now has its own dedicated page — see Related below.
Caribbean cooking + marinades
Season · Year-round
Tart, aromatic citrus used across Caribbean and Latin cooking — the base for marinades, mojo, and sauces. Year-round availability. Strong fit for ethnic retail and food service. Boxes 10 / 12 kg.
Seasonal · ethnic retail
Season · Jun – Sep
Sweet-sour Caribbean favorite, sold in clusters. Tighter June–September window. Popular across ethnic retail serving Caribbean and Latin communities. Boxes 5 / 11 kg.
Season calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naranja Agria (Sour orange) | ||||||||||||
| Limoncillo |
Naranja agria ships year-round. Limoncillo follows a tighter June–September window. Confirm current availability with your supplier before placing orders.
Naranja agria ships 12 months a year. Build recurring ethnic-retail and food-service programs without a seasonal gap.
Both products enter the US duty-free under CAFTA-DR. Permanent rate — not a temporary trade promotion. 3–5 day sea freight to Miami.
Caribbean and Latin-focused grocery chains are the primary end-buyers, with specialty food service as the secondary channel.
DR niche-produce exporters are fragmented. We've already vetted the serious players — you get direct introductions, not a list to cold-email.
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