Hello Vibe_2020,I can tell you that a couple of months back I was looking to send
someone a laptop, turns out that purchasing one in DR was much cheaper.
You will pay 16% ITBIS on value if value exceeds US$200. Value is calculated like base value + fleet + insurance which adds about 5-8% on top of the value, you are charged 16% off the whole price. On top of that your packaging service will charge anywhere form 500 to 1500 pesos for customs clearance services. On a US$1000 laptop calculate to pay about 200-220 US$ in fees.
AE: Any kid that wants a Sony Vaio and doesn't know enough English to read the manual should not get a Sony Vaio. And they shelled out an extra few hundred needlessly...sheesh
To the OP: DO NOT SEND A LAPTOP except by a mule! No way...
I know a few people that do this on a regular basis and offer the very best prices on this equipment. If you PM me I will put you into contact and you can see what is available. These are legal, duty paid machines.
That said, I just brought in a touch pad and a 10" Toshiba for a person in Cabarete. No sweat...Fit in a carry on...