The Customs Department has expanded the government measure that allows expatriate Dominicans returning home for the holidays to bring gifts from abroad without paying duty. The ceiling amount, which was previously set at US$1,000, has been augmented so that Dominican ex-pats may bring in US$1,500 worth of gifts.
Customs’ Deputy Director Luis Sanchez also reminded those Dominicans who wish to avail themselves of Law 14-93 that allows them to import their household goods duty free should begin the procedure at the New York City consulate so as to expedite the processing and avoid the long lineups upon arriving at their Dominican port of entry.