Welcome In Advance!
You should do a search of the DR1 Archives on "your" topics.It is probably a "Tossup" on weather to bring your "stuff",or sell it there and buy it here!Some bring,some buy!Personally,I would avoid the inevitable hassle, problems,and delays associated with shipping,and getting through customs,and buy here!
No matter what "Customs" says are their, "Rules & Regulations",they are always subject to "Interpretation",THEIR interpretation!Meaning you may be asked to pay thousands "US" to gey your "stuff" liberated!
You don't say if you have been here before,are coming alone,where you want to live,or the "Lifestyle" you want to live after arriving.These all play their part in what answers you will receive from "us".
Best to "live" here for a minimum of 6 months,better yet a year,before you commit to a place to live,and purchases of all your "Homewares"vehicles etc.!
"Good Luck" in any event.
Ask specific questions,you will get specific answers!
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