New Customs system requires courier users to register
The Customs’ Agency (DGA) has begun the process of the Unique Customs Registration (RUA) for all of those who use courier services in the Dominican Republic. The DGA explains the system is implemented as a tool to safeguard the rights of users and speed up online goods imports, says the agency.
The system seeks to differentiate those who use the US$200 tax exemption authorized for online purchases for commercial reasons and those who are purchasing for themselves.
RUA was set up in February 2018 and means that the user has to complete their information on the DGA website and state what purpose the goods are for, commercial use, personal use or for someone in the family.
Since Monday 28 January there is a six-month timeframe for users to register and if not done by 28 July 2019, their goods will be retained until they have completed the process.
The DGA has said that the RUA is not necessary for those using international express transport companies.
The RUA can be found at:
https://www.aduanas.gob.do/de-inter%…istro-courier/
Source: DR1, Aduanas
Feb 4, 2019
Category: DR News |