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Import tax exemption for household goods?

We move in April from Switzerland to the DR. and we can pick up our Cedula for temporary residency which was been approved.

Therefore we send a 20ft container with our household goods to the DR. I have the knowledge that we could get a import tax exemption. But we heard different stories that it depends on which type of cedula is eligible for tax exemption. Some say only the yellow are valid (able to vote)


As im not a lawyer i could not find an exact answer. Are pople here with some experience or knowledge of this matter?

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Your first residency as a non voting expat gives you the ability to bring in a container with certain exemptions.  There are a bunch of rules attached to this so make sure you understand them.

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Where can i find these information about the rules to bring a container in DR?

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I suggest you consult the shippers from your end. Find one who has done this before and has a customs agent on this end. 


If you used a lawyer for residency ask that lawyer as well

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We came in with a Pensioner visa and received a full exoneration on our household goods.

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@planner

The more i digg into this stuff the more i think there is no exact rule....maybe its like a lottery...if you are lucky you don't have to pay import duty taxes.

There are very specific rules.  That said, hiring the right people to assist, knowing when to "tip" can certainly make things go smoother.

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I ship outdoor furniture indoor furniture from NY  ,  my shipper asked what I’m shipping and tell him he gives me a price in 3 weeks it’s in country , what ever duties are owed it on him ….. never had a specific “ tax “ that I had to pay I’m sure his people

know what’s owed and what’s not

@Tippj

Who did you use to ship furniture from New York?

@Tippj

Good day  I know we are not supposed to give referrals or similar on here . But I would like to get that name. I dont even know if there is a private messaging available on here but I will look into it  John

Hi John, anyone can recommend a business or service they cannot self promote.


Private messenger is available just below the posters name, click on there and message them. If you don't see that let us know and I can do it for you

@johntoncc hi good evening , my shipper is Awilda shipping , the one I use is in Queens NY but I’m sure they’ll pick up from the 5 Boroughs

We just used Mary Cargo Express in Bushwick. Picked my stuff up from a storage unit in north Jersey and delivered it to Las Terrenas. Three weeks door to door with no surprises. Very happy.

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