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Import a Container after Approved Residencia
It is very expensive to move a containerload of furniture to the DR. This poster had the experience over 20 years ago. It is advisable to reduce the load. Keep what you really need or have emotional attachment, sell the rest. use the money to purchase needs in the DR. Get rid of 220v electric appliances as the DR is 110-120v. Servicing and repair of the 220v appliances in the DR is a risky gamble, ...lack of parts. Overstuffed furniture such as sofas and chairs are not advisable in the very humid tropics. List, number, and label what goes into container, take pictures. Seal container with a numbered seal lock. Do not ship liquors, they risk being stolen during customs inspection., every article is removed from container at the inspection. Witness seal being broken. The vehicle will be removed from the container, sent to the impound area. Take pictures of it when it comes off container and in compound area. It can be retrieved when taxes (if any) are paid along with insurance, registration, and license plates are presented at Customs. Do the documentation quickly, storage charges will begin to accrue after a time. Know when container will be opened and inspected, bring people (eyes) to witness goings on and bring your packing list. Note: If your wife is Dominicana as you mention, use her name and your name on the shipping and export documents.
Good luck and Regards,
PJT
Good luck and Regards,
PJT
This is why I had Hispaniola Freight hold my hand..... they 'greased' me in !!
Easily.
My car left before plates.
Logistically, you need the car for that.
My whole load...PHL-Caucedo was $4,000+ a little.... not bad
My car taxes were low...$1800 if I remember
They spot checked my container..... but were thorough
Easily.
My car left before plates.
Logistically, you need the car for that.
My whole load...PHL-Caucedo was $4,000+ a little.... not bad
My car taxes were low...$1800 if I remember
They spot checked my container..... but were thorough
You are the owner of the goods in the container you are allowed to be there. Coordinate being at inspection along with your shipping agent.
Regards,
PJT
Hi. I have just had my first temporary residence approved to move to DR and wanted to know if I am able to apply for the exemption of taxes. It’s my first residency so only temporary but I’m moving here for good. I have a house that I’ve been building and my plan is to permanently move here. I’ve been told that the exemption only applies for permanent residency but if I have to go through temporary residency first, would I have to wait 5 years for my permanent residency before I can ship my things over ? Anyone shipped with exemption with temporary residency???
First you need to fill up the container, than you need to have it transported to a port, than you need to ship it to the DR. Than you need to have it "released".
Just to have it released can cost you up to 1400 $ even if you do not need to pay any taxes.. Than you need to have to move it to your final destination in the DR. All together you might end up with 6-8K easy.
I do not see wahat you could bring bfrom europe that might be worth while this $$$ and headache.
Just to have it released can cost you up to 1400 $ even if you do not need to pay any taxes.. Than you need to have to move it to your final destination in the DR. All together you might end up with 6-8K easy.
I do not see wahat you could bring bfrom europe that might be worth while this $$$ and headache.
Unless it’s changed, it’s year of car plus 6 months. Right now, for example, you can bring a 2017, but it has to be landed and processed before June 30, 2023. PlayaCaribe2 might correct me though.
So, now that you're here, How did it go with your container? Let us know how you did it!