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Originally Posted by Chip
With all due respect to Mr Lu, if at some point the gov't limited the importation of used clothes their would be big time trouble. This is a mainstay of by far the majority of Dominicans and don't look for this to be happening in anybody's lifetime soon.
Also, I was trying to politely insinuate that there is very little fat (re profit) in this market. If you aren't sure drop me a line when you are in Santiago and I'll take you to one of the largest markets where the majority of the local people of lesser means buy their clothes.
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Read what I wrote.
They aren't banning import of used clothes. They are banning the "re-sale" of used clothes, i.e. ("pacas") because a majority of them come from NGO's and charity organizations. They also want to discourage the development of popular markets (flea markets) like "La Pulga" in Santo Domingo. I understand this one is on the verge of being closed.
Like I said, if OP can prove purchase (that his used clothes didn't come from an NGO) and that their components were made in the DR or USA (or other CAFTA countries) then he has a legitimate and potential business. Otherwise, it's a no go.
Mr. Lu