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There should be NO limit placed on returning Dominicans.

Last week I took a 42 inch TV with me on my flight to Santiago -- something I've never done before -- and the Aduanas guy, immediately upon seeing me grab it from the belt went into the following mode: "Don, esa television paga mucho cuarto aqui -- usted va tener que dejarla y retirarla manana." I absolutely refused to either pay a fee or leave it -- and while this is the first time I've done the following -- I actually broke out my military ID demonstrating that I was a retired U.S. Navy Officer -- the guy finally relented and said: "hoy le vamo a dar un trato especial -- siga." The rules in my dear country are written in pencil....

Did the airline charge you extra to have it onboard?

xwill7 -- Yes. I paid $200 at check-in in Miami. The charge is because the box is oversized. Well worth it, though -- since you can get a great deal here for $500 or so -- while the same product over there will run you around $50,000 RD. I compared it on Saturday -- crazy....

Another corrupt government employee looking for a free gift. Glad you got it in without too much hassle. I have had similar problems and refuse to pay also. I bring paperwork showing amount paid and the current laws and show them. Worst case I will break anything before I let them have it.

I'm not sure i understand this rule? does this mean i can fly to Miami and buy a tv and bring it back with me on the plane and pay nothing if i'm a dominican citizen that lives here?

thanks, frank

Frank -- that is correct. Obviously, you do have to pay what the airline will charge you for carrying it. If you read the customs declarations form, it clearly states that there are no customs fees imposed on items costing less than $500.00 U.S. As this story reflects, however, if the purchases are made between 15 November and January 7, the amount exempted goes up to $3000.00 U.S. So go to Brandsmart and Costo, brother -- and have at it....

what if your from NJ same rules primo ?

Thanks a million Montesino!

Earthy,
Absolutely....

AH forget about it, walking with a HDTV at Las Americas no thanks ......

"benefit Dominican residents abroad"...that should read "living abroad". You cannot to my knowledge be a "resident" of this country and qualify for the extra amount. We tried last year.....nope....we live here....he let us go with a little propina.

Ok, wait. Let me see if i got this straight. if you live here but go to Miami for a week and then try and return back with say...a HDTV, you have to pay taxes? I was afraid of this!

However, if you are a dominican returning home to visit your family for the holidays, you can bring an HDTV? Right?

However, how about if your dominican (with a cedula that says your dominican) and you go to Miai and then return wit an HDTV...how will they know whether not if you live abroad since you don't have a "Dominican Residence" card?

In other words, being dominican and living here, but leaving for a week and returning back home, how do they know your place of residence?

Do thye ask to see a return ticket back to the US, for example? That would suck!

if Iam married to a dominican but a us residence can I bring back a tv to domincan republic for my family for the holidays thank you tommy