The Dirección General de Aduanas, the local customs department announced that from 10 May to 30 May expatriate Dominicans will be allowed to import duty free gifts on occasion of Mother’s Day, slated for Sunday, 28 May in the Dominican Republic. The tax-free facility only applies to Dominicans residing abroad who have not traveled to the DR in the past six months. Duty free gifts must have a value of US$1,000 or less. The measure is applicable at all ports of entry. Dominicans visiting on occasion of the 16 May election may also take advantage of the facility.
