Customs Limits over Christmas

[MariaRubia]

Has Aduanas announced yet how much you are allowed to bring into DR as presents? I think last year they allowed up to US$ 4000 but I just want to check the exact amount as I have done a little shopping and don't want it to be removed from me when I arrive back.

 

[MariaRubia]

Ah I've answered my own question. Only for Dominicans living abroad who have been abroad for more than 6 months, and it's US$ 4,000 of presents that can be brought in between December 1 and January 7.

 

[keepcoming]

Weren't non-Dominicans also allowed a certain amount? Maybe it changed?

 

[Manuel01]

Ah I've answered my own question. Only for Dominicans living abroad who have been abroad for more than 6 months, and it's US$ 4,000 of presents that can be brought in between December 1 and January 7.

I could not find any oficial statement about this anywhere. Are you sure and can you provide a link to an oficila site?

 

[johne]

I could not find any oficial statement about this anywhere. Are you sure and can you provide a link to an oficila site

I too have read the same while checking for bringing back gifts.

 

[keepcoming]

Here is an article about it, although in Spanish:

Diputados modificaron proyecto de exención fiscal a regalos de dominicanos que viven en el exterior

José Santana, presidente de la comisión, reveló que la modificación incluye que la gracia para impuestos se otorgue durante todo el añoCitó que es una propuesta que aplica únicamente para los dominicanos que llevan más de seis meses sin visitar el país

www.diariolibre.com

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

Most common phrase among relatives, Christmas in DR
"Que me trajiste"

 

[AlaPlaya]

Weren't non-Dominicans also allowed a certain amount? Maybe it changed?

I know when you fill out the e-ticket there is a notation that anyone is allowed to bring in $500 US worth of gifts if they haven't done so in the previous 3 months.