Moving personal belongings

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willngrace02Member29 May 2022 08:28:17

We’re in the process of moving to D.R but I was curious how much taxes are charged by customs? Or How long must you have your dual citizenship to apply for a tax exception? And How long does it take to get your stuff out of customs after it’s arrival?

WillieWeb ViP

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WillieWebViP29 May 2022 11:09:41

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You get an exemption immediately with residency....personal belongings and a vehicle (if you choose)

Get a customs broker to help.... try Hispaniola Freight

I am sure you'll get other suggestions too.

Lots of info already written here about the exemptions.....keep reading !

DominicanadaMike ViP

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DominicanadaMikeViP29 May 2022 12:48:17

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willngrace: Where are you coming from?

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert29 May 2022 12:52:34

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Dual citizenship is different then residency.

Do you have citizenship because you or your family is Dominican? Or did you go through residency?

If via residency you have a 6 month window to do this.

If citizenship because you are Dominican there is a different set of rules!

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert29 May 2022 12:59:23

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willngrace: Where are you coming from?
- @DominicanadaMike

Profile says USA

Tropical Flower Active member

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Tropical FlowerActive member29 May 2022 15:26:08

@planner I have the same question but I am Dominican. Do you know what are the rules for Dominicans? Or can you tell me where to find the information? Thanks in advance.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert29 May 2022 16:26:50

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I am pretty sure you can bring your "household" goods in after a. Period of time outside the country. I do not know the rules. However, I will ask my customs broker for help on this.

Feel free to reach out to her as well Suggey Toribio (809) 861-1911 it's her phone and WhatsApp

Remember today is mother's day so no one will be responding today!

Vero DS Team

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Vero DSTeam05 June 2022 10:09:42

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Hi willngrace02

Welcome to expat.com!

The very first thing that I would suggest you do is to read the freshly updated Living in Dominican Republic guide, packed with information about this beautiful country.
In the Formalities in Dominican Republic & Relocating to the Dominican Republic you will find useful information about customs.

If you have more questions, feel free to ask them.

Vero

Expat.com team

planner Dominican Republic Expert

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plannerDominican Republic Expert05 June 2022 12:18:46

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@vero please don't recommend that guide, it's FL or errors which can and will cause confusion.

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GuestPosterR2506Guest05 June 2022 16:17:33

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@willngrace02 hello. I am not a resident of DR as of yet I am in the process but I bought a home here in Caleta La Romana so i brought over all house items from microwave to you name it. I did pay taxes on a new TV and new refrigerator.took me about 35 to 40 days to get my stuff from door to door. I didn’t use a freight forwarder I used a Dominican guy who does this type of stuff as a business. Lot cheaper too

I bought 55 gallons blue plastic drums and packed them with everything I can think of since they don’t charge you by weight.

Not sure where in the states are you located but if you ask around I am sure there is a Dominican business that does this type of transport .

BTW all my stuff arrived intact. The same way I packed it in barrel .

Any questions let me know

Rich

Tropical Flower Active member

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Tropical FlowerActive member09 June 2022 04:44:07

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@Rich1162 Hola Rich, can you please share the information of the guy who helped you? I am still in the states but will be moving very soon. I have contacted several companies here but they are very expensive. Thank you!