Deadline for registering to buy from Amazon is 28 July 2019
The Customs Agency (DGA) reminds users to register with the Single Customs Registry (RUA). The DGA is now requiring that all those making purchases online register to continue using express dispatch or courier services to receive the goods ordered abroad. The single customs record seeks to combat tax evasion.
The deadline expires on 28 July 2019, as established in DGA General Norm 01-2018 that regulates merchandise that enters the country via courier companies.
The norm is a follow up to Decree 402-05, which allows for duty-free import of items up to US$200 FOB value. General Norm 01-2018 was put into effect in April 2018 as a response to the irregularities the DGA said were occurring when users began to divide up imports to take advantage of the tax exemption of items for up to US$200, when these were intended for commercial purposes.
The DGA now requires all courier users to have a registration number to use the service. An online form needs to be completed. The file seeks to differentiate between those making online purchases for personal reasons and those done for commercial purchases.
The DGA says that as soon as the short form is filled out, the system will reply with an email sent to the email address included by the user to confirm the registration has been made by the owner and not a third party without their consent. This email contains a link, valid for 24 hours, which must be clicked to complete the registration and receive confirmation.
The DGA says that those who have not registered by 28 July could have their packages retained until they complete the registration.
https://dgii.gov.do/legislacion/regl…nts/402-05.pdf
https://www.aduanas.gob.do/de-inter%…istro-courier/
Source: DR1
July 6, 2019
Category: DR News |