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Originally Posted by Rocky
Here is the corrected link.
New DR Resident. Right to import 1 car duty free?
So a lot of conditions have to be met, and there is no tax free exemption.
I assume the 60% tax discount would not be enough to counterbalance the additional freight charges of 1 1/2 to 2 tons.
And that's assuming that there is no coruption at Aduanas and that no bribes have to be paid, which we all know is a pipe dream. |
And these:
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ADDITIONAL RECOMENDATIONS
- Stamp ALL documents at the Dominican Consulate
- IT IS PROHIBITED TO SHIP DANGEROUS GOODS (FLAMMABLE GASES/LIQUIDS, EXPLOSIVES, TOXIC OR RADIOACTIVE ARTICLES, ETC.). YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE OF ANY DAMAGES THAT OCCUR TO PEOPLE AND PROPERTIES IF THIS WARNING IS IGNORED.
- IT IS PROHIBITED TO SHIP FOOD OF ANY KIND, MEDICINES OR ANY OTHER REGULATED PRODUCT. IT MAY BE CONFISCATED IF DO NOT HAVE THE CORRESPONDENT IMPORT PERMIT.
- Pack in the same box only articles of the same nature. Example: put in different boxes clothing, kitchen articles, paintings, books, etc. Do not mix them.
- Identify each box with a number and prepare a full packing list with the content of each box. You must declare an estimated value in US Dollars for each item.
- The packing list shall list separately each electric appliance, since these CAN NOT be declared globally. YOU HAVE TO DETAIL these. If you bring more that one unit of a particular appliance, only will be exonerated the quantity that Customs consider reasonable. (By example: if you bring more than three TVs, then maybe three will be exonerated and the rest will pay duties).
- Clearly specify if each article is NEW or USED, and the estimated value in US dollars.
- Power Generators, Construction Materials, or any other item that is not considered as part of your personal belongings by Customs, will not be exonerated.
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A lot of detail there. I can see how if the "i's" aren't dotted, and "t's" crossed, there could be some heartburn.
Caveat Emptor. Don't blame adaunas if these conditions are not fully complied with. It wouldn't be their fault.
Agree about the bribes. My experience cost me an additional RD$6000. Not a big financial deal, really, but quite irritating.