Hello... I am not new here.. couldn't remember my old log in..

Okay this is full of  bad info.  Let me address what I can:

Yes blue barrels still function.

Buying property  in itself does not grant dual citizenzhip. You must qualify and  get residency.  Residency based on investor status will put you on the path to quick citizenship. I suggest you read the thread on residency.

Residency allows you to bring in a vehicle NOT  property ownership,. there are a bunch of rules attached!  You must own for at least one year and vehicle cannot be older than 5 years.  Yes you can sell it I believe after  3 years but not positive on this rule.

Classic cars have a  set of rules unto themselves.  classic is  25 years old I believe.

Importing  vehicle parts for resale requires a corporation and importing permission. Then the fun starts!

There will be a lot for you to learn honey about  owning a business of any kind here. Its not easy but it can be worth it.

When importing a car with residency, you receive a DISCOUNT on the duty, not full exoneration like you get with household items.

Planner is correct on the three-year ownership requirement with the import of the vehicle.

Contact Lishali (Lily) Baez to discuss residency options that might work for you. She's excellent and if you read through the Residency threads, you'll see glowing recommendations for her from me and quite a few others! She is a class act and knows her stuff! Lily is also a joy to work with!

Thank you for the info.

I was hoping some information will also be here on the Blue Barrel shipping. If anyone's been at lately and if it's still available.

I guess the information I was given about Duty on the car was wrong.

I'll check on that and also contact your referral about residency. Thank you for taking the time to respond.

Blue Barrel shipping..... is done by 'mudanzas'

MIA is full of them.... FLA for that matter

The customs agent that hit you up for the $200 was obviously corrupt. Every time I go the USA I buy a cheap $25 suitcase and stuff it full. I've done this probably 20 times and no one at customs has inspected it or asked for receipts. So you were unlucky. I do beleive that things are changing here and the new government is putting forth a big effort to stamp out corruption, but it will take time.

I also collect/restore classic cars and would like to bring a few from the US down here but I haven't looked into it much yet but would like to here how you make out. I've seen very few classics here although a man who lives near me has a 69 Camaro and I saw a hemi-cuda parked in Santo Domingo last year. I've been looking for one to restore here but have found no good prospects yet.

First do you residency?  I can get you the process to bring in classic cars if you are serious.

I will send you a private message