Anyone know anything about DR customs rates for imports?
Having signed up with EDS recently one now has the option of receiving items from the US.
But of course this could incur problems with customs and I believe import charges can be quite high for certain items?
Anyone know what the charges are for importing for example, electronic items like digital cameras, computer equipment, etc?
Regarding EPS Bob was right, they are a bit expensive, but very efficient service.
Through them managed to solve the problem of finding decent quality loose tea, which I was unable to find anywhere in DR, just the usual crappy teabags which is not the real thing.
If anyone is interested there is a company in US called teadog - www.teadog.com
They import a large variety of different loose teas from England and also other countries, Ireland. Scotland, Sri Lanka etc, very comprehensive choices and excellent service.
Shipping charges are reasonable- to Florida from only $6.99 , but then of course EPS also charge to DR, so altogether not that cheap, but still a damn sight cheaper than having it shipped from England/Europe... And also of course a damn sight quicker.
Next quest finding Cheddar cheese- the real thing not the plastic crap sold in Playero, not resolved that one yet and shipping probably not possible considering climate and perishable considerations.... Still, decent tea is a start :-)
Also is there an optician in Sosua area or will I have to go to PP?