Advice on importing a Car

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joeljoseph24 Member

Member since 23 July 2024

joeljoseph24Member23 July 2024 13:51:08

I have a 2020 Mecedez C300 I'm moving to DR and want to import it but i dont have resindecy yet any advice.

planner Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 27 December 2010

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plannerDominican Republic Expert23 July 2024 17:16:02

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My advice is dont do it. It will be very very expensive to bring in. Beside shipping you need to pay duty and sales tax and first plates and that is calculated based on the cars value here not there!

In addition you will find it very expensive to fix and its a target. You have one of those you must be rich.

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 15 May 2017

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert24 July 2024 18:40:29

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If you import it with residency, on a 2020 model, you would be entitled to an 80% exoneration on the import duty. You still have to pay the 18% for registration/first plate.

I agree with what Planner said above. Parts and mechanics might not be readily available, and you will be targeted.

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