Another TV question

The last TV thread has been closed. So, I opened this one because of some new information I read on DR1. There is a current thread there that says you can now bring in a 32" or smaller TV duty and tax free. Is this true? I am coming back Christmas day and want to bring a Sony 31" flat screen. The other board says you can get a pamphlet from DR customs in Santo Domingo that outlines all duties on goods brought into the DR, including TV's by size. I looked on the DR customs web page and did not see anything that supported this. Does anyone know if the rules have indeed changed?

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Originally Posted by wmarks345

The last TV thread has been closed. So, I opened this one because of some new information I read on DR1. There is a current thread there that says you can now bring in a 32" or smaller TV duty and tax free. Is this true? I am coming back Christmas day and want to bring a Sony 31" flat screen. The other board says you can get a pamphlet from DR customs in Santo Domingo that outlines all duties on goods brought into the DR, including TV's by size. I looked on the DR customs web page and did not see anything that supported this. Does anyone know if the rules have indeed changed?

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Do you live there or is it a present?

a few months back i brought a 32" flat screen into Santiago, I was charged 200 US duty, it was still cheaper than buying it there though, but make sure you can fit it in your suitcase , I bought one of those big tall duffle bags ( just for the TV ) and totally wrapped it in a blanket and bubble wrap before putting it into the bag

NONE of the airlines into the DR allow you to check in a box

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Originally Posted by ChicaSeeka

a few months back i brought a 32" flat screen into Santiago, I was charged 200 US duty, it was still cheaper than buying it there though, but make sure you can fit it in your suitcase , cause NONE of the airlines into the DR allow you to check in a box

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What was that for?

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Originally Posted by Jimmydr

What was that for?

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the TV, was For watching my homemade videos in comfort jajaja:D

the duty was calculated by the dominican customs agents, they look up the value by brand and model # , the they give you a bill, and at theat time they send you to the bank, cause they only take a certified bank check ( NO CASH )

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Originally Posted by ChicaSeeka

the TV, was For watching my homemade videos in comfort jajaja:D

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So you brought a TV with you on vacation? thats a first.:eek:

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Originally Posted by ChicaSeeka

the TV, was For watching my homemade videos in comfort jajaja:D

the duty was calculated by the dominican customs agents, they look up the value by brand and model # , the they give you a bill, and at theat time they send you to the bank, cause they only take a certified bank check ( NO CASH )

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Why would you pay tax on stuff that is with you and you are taking back to the States?

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Originally Posted by Jimmydr

So you brought a TV with you on vacation? thats a first.:eek:

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I for that last 6 month have an Nice Apartment rented in Santiago, since im there like every three weeks, it is much cheaper than hotels:eek:

It is for my house. But will it make a difference to tell them it is a gift? I brought in a complete Sony stereo back in March 2008 (SDQ). I was questioned about it as I had declared it on the customs sheet prior to my arrival. I told the customs official (a woman) the stereo was a gift for a girlfriend. She smiled and waived me through. This was an expensive unit too.

Hey ChicaSeeka, how did they determine $200.00? Was it based on the price you paid for the TV? Also, from what you have said, I guess it is wishful thinking I could bag it and carry it on. I would hate to have to check it. I have a very hard side suitcase but it is 29". I guess I might have to purchase a 27".

Sorry, as I was typing you answered my question

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Originally Posted by wmarks345

It is for my house. But will it make a difference to tell them it is a gift? I brought in a complete Sony stereo back in March 2008 (SDQ). I was questioned about it as I had declared it on the customs sheet prior to my arrival. I told the customs official (a woman) the stereo was a gift for a girlfriend. She smiled and waived me through. This was an expensive unit too.

Hey ChicaSeeka, how did they determine $200.00? Was it based on the price you paid for the TV? Also, from what you have said, I guess it is wishful thinking I could bag it and carry it on. I would hate to have to check it. I have a very hard side suitcase but it is 29". I guess I might have to purchase a 27".

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they inspected it completely, taking down the model and make, and looked it up on the internet, to come up with a retail value... and charged me accordingly

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Originally Posted by ChicaSeeka

I for that last 6 month have an Nice Apartment rented in Santiago, since im there like every three weeks, it is much cheaper than hotels:eek:

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Well I guess its faster to pay $200 and move along.

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Originally Posted by Jimmydr

Well I guess its faster to pay $200 and move along.

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the entire process added 2 hours to my arrival at STI :eek::eek::eek:

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Originally Posted by ChicaSeeka

the entire process added 2 hours to my arrival at STI :eek::eek::eek:

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But you needed that flatscreen, I understand completely.

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Originally Posted by Jimmydr

But you needed that flatscreen, I understand completely.

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I have to admit that when in DR I have things much more interesting to do than watching tv.

The shity TV I found in my hotels rooms are more than enough.

Moreover, I hate the chicas watching tv (novelas or cartoon!) when I fuck them.

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Originally Posted by tomgueguen

I have to admit that when in DR I have things much more interesting to do than watching tv.

The shity TV I found in my hotels rooms are more than enough.

Moreover, I hate the chicas watching tv (novelas or cartoon!) when I fuck them.

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The truth is, when you go for months at a time, you start to stay in more often.

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Originally Posted by wmarks345

The last TV thread has been closed. So, I opened this one because of some new information I read on DR1. There is a current thread there that says you can now bring in a 32" or smaller TV duty and tax free. Is this true? I am coming back Christmas day and want to bring a Sony 31" flat screen. The other board says you can get a pamphlet from DR customs in Santo Domingo that outlines all duties on goods brought into the DR, including TV's by size. I looked on the DR customs web page and did not see anything that supported this. Does anyone know if the rules have indeed changed?

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Now until Jan 7 if you have your receipt you can bring down up to $US 2500 Duty Tax Free , but you can only bring 1 of each item .

This is the X-Mass gift the Gov gives to people every year.


Hope this helps

I thing this only apply to Dominican not tourist I could be wrong

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Originally Posted by uncle226

I thing this only apply to Dominican not tourist I could be wrong

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You may be right , but from what i gather.... these days the airport is so busy it does not matter and there are many dominicans that travel as turistas cause the are US citizens.

But from what i was told it does not matter. the law applys to all